bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutrition and Foods
Authors:   AJFAND, Oniang'o Ruth
Published: February 2024

“Why do you complain that you cannot afford meat? Why do you not just eat beans?”, by a well-meaning public figure to a gathering of people. It is ok if one is a vegetarian for whatever reason. You might be a vegetarian for religious or health reasons. You might even decide to eat a meatless diet on a whim. However, if your family is regular and not restricted in what they can eat, then suddenly fail to access a diverse diet, then one must think nutrition very seriously. Say a family has young children who have a good appetite and have been drinking milk, then all of a sudden milk is curtailed, advice cannot be “give them any other beverage”. Satiety-wise yes, but not nutrition-wise. So is meat a must in the diet? Yes, because of the unique essential nutrients it provides. And when we talk of meat we have to remember there are different types of meat. There is red meat from cattle, sheep, goats, and wild animals. Then there is white meat from poultry, fish, rabbits, and insects. Consumers delight in such meats for different reasons. Then the milk or eggs of these provide more or less the same nutrients. The human body requires certain essential nutrients, already determined scientifically as far as amounts needed. In most cases, it is a mixed diverse diet, which means both plant and animal sources. So, humans who consume only animal-source food, miss plant-source nutrients, and vice versa. For example, in Kenya, we have the Maasai who eat meat and drink blood and milk. But guess what? That is not all. They also take intestinal juices which help to digest the meat they consume, sometimes in raw form. We did some studies on Maasai eating patterns and found out that, their diet includes fruits, roots, and herbs from the wild. These provide vitamins and minerals to supplement what their meat-lacto diet provides. So, human beings need a mixed diet to be able to meet fully the body's nutritional requirements. Should you choose to, or find yourself eating only meats or vegetables, you will most likely suffer certain nutritional deficiencies. Where you can affordably access good supplements, you better get a doctor's advice to start taking these before you develop nutrient deficiency symptoms. Most cultures seem to have diets where foods complement each other. More studies are needed on this topic. Meantime, let us continue to research and learn more. All these nutrients our body needs work in unison and when you study them carefully, you find out that they are interdependent, in that if you take too much of one or some, the functioning of the others is affected, likely to lead to negative effects on your health.
Responsabilidade Social Corporativa: Uma Análise das Grandes Empresas do Setor de Agronegócio no Brasil
Authors: Boraschi Machado Maria Eduarda , De Melo Conti Diego , Castañeda Ayarza Juan Arturo , Da Silva Filho Candido Ferreira
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: analisar as ações de responsabilidade social das grandes empresas setor de agronegócio no Brasil a fim de compreender de que maneira estão lidando com questões de sustentabilidade
Método: esta pesquisa é classificada como documental e exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando a técnica de análise de conteúdo para o tratamento dos dados.
Principais resultados: os resultados analisam e comparam políticas voltadas para a gestão do meio ambiente, bem-estar animal, gestão social e governança corporativa da JBS, Raízen Energia, Cosan, Ambev, e Marfrig Global Foods.
Relevância/originalidade: o estudo tem caráter inédito e apresenta uma análise das políticas de sustentabilidade em um dos segmentos mais relevantes para a economia brasileira.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: o estudo contribui para discussões sobre as políticas sustentáveis elaboradas por grandes empresas de agronegócio no Brasil, interpretando a maneira como elas são colocadas em prática e como as empresas se beneficiam disso.
Histoplasmose disseminada e Aids com manifestações atípicas: relato de caso
Authors: Cardoso Danielle Marie , Luiz Roberta Dos Santos Silva
Published: February 2024

Objetivos: relatar caso de histoplasmose disseminada em paciente com Aids com manifestações atípicas. Metodologia: Relato de caso atendido no Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio (HUWC) e revisão de literatura. Resultados: Paciente de 52 anos, HIV positivo detectado durante investigação de diarreia crônica, evoluiu com histoplasmose disseminada diagnosticada por biópsia de lesão de pele. Apresentava, concomitantemente, comprometimento de tendão de quirodáctilo esquerdo e de testículo, que melhoraram com tratamento antifúngico. Paciente segue em acompanhamento no ambulatório de infectologia do mesmo hospital. Conclusões: A histoplasmose é um diagnóstico que sempre deve ser investigado em pacientes com Aids e febre a esclarecer.
Management of visual complications of dermal filler injections
Authors: Madala Samantha , Li Joy , Gluckstein Jeffrey , Zhang-Nunes Sandy
Published: February 2024

Injectable cosmetic fillers have dramatically risen in popularity in recent years. However, as the use of such fillers has become more common, there have been many reports of vision loss secondary to misplaced filler embolizing to the ophthalmic artery, resulting in ocular ischemia. Currently, there are no randomized control trials or widely validated clinical guidelines that dictate how injectors should manage ischemic complications of filler embolism. This review aims to explain the possible mechanisms by which a cosmetic filler embolus can occlude the ophthalmic artery and describe the types of treatments that have been attempted thus far. Additionally, this article uniquely delineates a possible stroke-like protocol that can be implemented in order to restore perfusion and recover vision after such ischemic complications have occurred.
Racial and gender disparities in the effect of new drug approvals on U.S. cancer mortality
Authors: Lichtenberg Frank
Published: February 2024

Objective: To investigate whether there were racial and gender disparities in the effect of new drug approvals on U.S. cancer mortality since 1990. Study design: We estimate two-way (by cancer site and year (1990–2019)) fixed-effects models of the age-adjusted mortality rate for four race/sex groups: white males, white females, black males, and black females. The main explanatory variables of the models are distributed lags of the number of drugs approved for a cancer site. We control for the current and lagged age-adjusted incidence rate. Principal findings: For all four demographic groups, the age-adjusted mortality rate is significantly inversely related to either the number of drugs approved 0–5 years earlier, the number of drugs approved 6–10 years earlier, or both. The approval of one additional drug for a cancer site reduced the mortality rate of white males and black males by about 2% and 1%, respectively, controlling for lagged incidence. The approval of one additional drug for a cancer site 6–10 years earlier reduced the black female mortality rate by about 1.3–58% as much as it reduced the white female mortality rate (2.2%). Conclusions: Some demographic groups may have had greater access to new cancer drugs than other groups. Some cancer drug innovations for certain sites have been shown to be more effective for some groups than for others. Also, there may be racial differences in rates of usage of some drugs for some cancers due to racial differences in levels of trust of biomedical/drug institutions.
Temporal Trends in Mental Health in the United States by Gender Identity, 2014–2021
Authors: Feir Donn , Mann Samuel
Published: February 2024

Objectives. To examine the temporal trends in the transgender–cisgender mental health disparity in the United States.

Methods. We used 2014–2021 US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey data with logistic and ordinary least squares regression to document temporal trends in the transgender–cisgender disparity in self-reports of the number of poor mental health days in the past month and frequent mental distress.

Results. In 2014, cisgender individuals reported a mean average of 3.68 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.65, 3.70) poor mental health days compared with a mean average of 5.42 (95% CI = 4.68, 6.16) poor mental health days among transgender respondents. The size of this disparity adjusted by differences in observable characteristics increased by 2.75 days (95% CI = 0.58, 4.91) over the sample period. In 2014, 11.4% (95% CI = 11.3%, 11.5%) of cisgender adults reported frequent mental distress compared with 18.9% (95% CI = 15.9%, 22%) of transgender adults. By 2021, 14.6% (95% CI = 15.9%, 22%) of cisgender adults and 32.9% (95% CI = 30.7%, 35.1%) of transgender adults reported frequent mental distress.

Conclusions. Policies are needed to address the worsening mental health of transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the United States. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(5):523–526. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307603 )
Generation Z Generation Z's Response in Medan City to Social Media Instagram Influencers (A Case Study of Rachel Vennya and Fadil Jaidi's Followers)
Authors: Lubis Annisa Chairani
Published: February 2024

Semenjak adanya handphone dan dukungan internet di tangan kita, manusia semakin dapat menguasai dan menjangkau hal-hal yang disukainya dengan mudah. Bermain Instagram, mengenal orang-orang baru hingga menemukan tokoh idola sudah menjadi hal yang lumrah terjadi dalam dunia maya, khususnya bagi kaum generasi Z. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menjelaskan Respon Generasi Z di Kota Medan sebagai followers terhadap unggahan influencer Rachel Vennya dan Fadil Jaidi di Instagram. Kajian utama dalam penelitian ini adalah seperti apa follower Instagram Rachel Vennya dan Fadil Jaidi menyikapi segala bentuk unggahan sang influencer mulai dari aspek unggahan kegiatan sehari—hari, opini tentang suatu isu, saat sedang endorsement, dan dampak perubahan budaya yang dialami pengikut akibat dari sang influencer dalam kehidupan sosial. Generasi Z dalam penelitian ini mengacu pada generasi yang paling aktif bermedia sosial. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode netnografi, yang mana sangat relevan dalam melakukan eksplorasi hubungan dunia digital. Tipe penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, dengan melakukan teknik pengumpulan data melalui survei ad-hoc, observasi digital, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kerangka konsep Miles & Hubberman dan Spradley. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa respon generasi Z di Kota Medan terhadap sosok influencer Rachel Vennya dan Fadil Jaidi memiliki kesan yang melekat dalam pengetahuan, sikap, maupun praktik. Lalu mereka juga berupaya berkomunikasi dengan influencer di Instagram, serta mengalami dampak perubahan budaya dalam pengetahuan, sikap, dan praktik pada diri individu dalam kehidupan sosialnya akibat sosok Rachel Vennya dan Fadil Jaidi di Instagram.
Da’wa Gus Baha in the Perspective of Face Negotiation Theory
Authors: Muhammad Danii Syauqi , Abadi Totok Wahyu
Published: February 2024

Da’wa activities are currently increasingly easier to carry out due to the sophistication of existing technology. Even though the dissemination of da'wah becomes easier, the possibility of slander arising from the da'wah being delivered also increases. Therefore, preaching today is filled with challenges and sincerity. The appearance of facial negotiations when facing a da'wah problem is a very important thing to pay attention to. Because that way we can see the preacher's way of dealing with conflict. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with content analysis techniques. The data collection techniques used were observation, documentation study, and literature study. The subject of this research is Gus Baha and the object of this research is the video content of criticism made by Faizal Assegaf as well as the video content of Gus Baha's response to this criticism. The results of this research show that Gus Baha displays a fairly calm, scientific and relaxed facial negotiation in responding to Faizal's criticism. Even though there is a lot of criticism aimed at Gus Baha, Gus Baha will not pay attention to it as long as the criticism is just empty talk. When criticized, Gus Baha tends to show a calm and scientific face.
Waterway engineering applications of Automatic Identification System data along the Mississippi River and at lock structures
Authors: Tabbert Cory , Vest John , Kress Marin
Published: February 2024

The USACE, St. Louis District, is responsible for maintaining navigation channels along with multiple lock and dam structures on the Mississippi River, a vital inland waterway that carries millions of tons of commodities every year. Understanding commercial vessel traffic patterns is fundamental to informing decisions about construction projects and to efforts to improve communication to mariners. Automatic Identification System (AIS) data provides time-stamped and geo-referenced vessel position reports for most commercial vessels operating in the District’s area of interest. This paper describes how AIS data has been successfully used by St. Louis District waterway managers to (1) prevent conflicts with the navigation industry by revealing active fleeting areas that were under consideration for the construction of river training structures; and (2) identify changes in vessel approaches to a lock structure under different river flow conditions, providing operational information that could be used in future navigation alerts to mariners. This paper concludes with a list of suggested best practices for waterways managers who want to start, or expand, their use of AIS data.
STABILITY OF SHARIAH-COMPLIANT STOCKS IN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, AND GCC: THE ROLES OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES AND CONTAGION
Authors: Loang Ooi Kok
Published: February 2024

This study examines the roles of monetary and fiscal policies and contagion in the market stability of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods from 2020 to 2023.  We find that fiscal policy measures, such as reserve requirements and the government expenditure-to-GDP ratio, stabilised the financial markets during the pandemic. As for monetary policy tools, while they had limited effectiveness during the pandemic, they regained significance in stabilizing the markets post-pandemic.  We also find that the patterns of market contagion patterns tend to vary across countries, with Qatar and Bahrain showing changing levels of contagion while Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman consistently displaying moderate to high contagion, the results that are in line with the adage, "when the U.S. sneezes, the global economy has a cold". The study's implications for managers and policymakers in Muslim-majority countries include robust risk management and contingency planning due to higher market contagion in economically integrated economies. Additionally, the limited impact of conventional monetary policies during the pandemic highlights the need to explore alternative approaches to enhance market stability during economic downturns.
CORPORATE ATTRIBUTES AND BANKRUPTCY PREDICTION: THE CASE OF LISTED HALAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES
Authors: Umar Umar Habibu , Abduh Muhamad , Besar Mohd Hairul Azrin
Published: February 2024

The study investigates the relationship between corporate attributes and the probability of bankruptcy of halal food and beverage companies in five countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Using a sample of 56 firms from 2008 to 2021, we find the working capital period (cash conversion cycle), leverage and firm growth to increase the probability of these companies becoming bankrupt. In contrast, liquidity, profitability and firm size reduce the likelihood of these firms being declared bankrupt. The findings reveal essential firm attributes that should be helpful to the management of halal food and beverage firms, relevant regulators and potential investors toward ensuring the firms’ sustainable operations.
INFORMAL ECONOMY, ISLAMIC FINANCE DEVELOPMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MUSLIM-MAJORITY COUNTRIES
Authors: Muhammed Ismail Aremu , Khalid Ahmed Masood , Premaratne Gamini
Published: February 2024

The paper focuses on the impact of informal economy and Islamic finance development on sustainable development using a panel dataset of 15 Muslim-majority countries from 2016 to 2022. The results based on the feasible GLS and panel quantile regression methods reveal that Islamic finance development has a positive impact on sustainable development. Meanwhile, the informal economy has a negative impact on sustainable development.  Assessing the components of Islamic finance development, we further note that only quantitative development/financial performance and knowledge indicators are effective in achieving sustainable development. Besides these key results, GDP per capita, trade openness, and foreign direct investment emerge to be positive factors while the natural resource rents a negative factor in sustainable development. We reason that low productivity and precarious working conditions associated with informal economy may have hindered economic, social, and environmental wellbeing. The positive contribution of the Islamic finance development especially those related to Islamic financial performance and knowledge sharing to sustainable development hints the importance of further development of the Islamic financial sector in these countries.
SHARIAH RISK FACTOR AND STOCK RETURN IN THE INDONESIAN STOCK MARKET DURING COVID-19 AND THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT
Authors: Dharani Munusamy , Hassan M. Kabir , Hermawan Danny
Published: February 2024

Using a sample of 544 Indonesian stocks, we examine the performance of the Shariah and non-Shariah stocks from 2018-2023. Employing panel regressions to investigate the impact of the Shariah investment principles on the average stock returns, we observe a positive relationship between the Shariah firms and average stock return in the market. Consequently, the study forms the Shariah and non-Shairah portfolios and analyzes their performance using the asset pricing model. We document evidence that the Shariah portfolio provides a higher abnormal return than the non-Shariah portfolio. Further, we report that the Shariah portfolio provides a higher abnormal return than the non-Shariah portfolio after controlling COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Finally, we create the Shariah risk factor and conclude that it is one factor that explains the deviation in the stock return in the Indonesian stock market. The study recommends that policymakers consider this factor to derive the cost of equity, discount rate, and cost of capital.
ACCELERATING DIGITALIZATION IN THE SHARIA ECONOMY AND FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY
Authors: Warjiyo Perry
Published: February 2024

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Implementation of Digital Health in Addressing Global Threats: Lessons from the Use of Technology during COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Shifa Naili , Tiasari Anisa , Siregar Kemal N
Published: February 2024

This research conducted a systematic literature review to explore the implementation of digital health in Indonesia, focusing on the digital health policies, usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, benefits, and lessons learned. The study identified 10 relevant journals through database searches and analyzed the trends in publication, productive journals, and top institutions involved in digital health research. The findings revealed an increasing interest in digital health, with a growing number of published articles from 2021 to 2023. ScienceDirect emerged as the most productive journal, followed by PubMed and MDPI. The University of Indonesia and the University of Gajah Mada were the leading institutions in digital health research in Indonesia. The study discussed the implementation of digital health during the pandemic, highlighting its role in epidemic surveillance, telemedicine services, and data systems for COVID-19 management. The research also emphasized the challenges faced in the 3T regions (remote areas) of Indonesia due to limited internet access and infrastructure. Overall, the findings contribute to understanding the landscape of digital health in Indonesia and provide insights into its benefits and lessons learned.
Effects of Maternal Anthropometry on Infant Anthropometry: A Cross-sectional Study at Public Hospital X in Ternate, Indonesia
Authors: Nurwati Yuni , Hardinsyah Hardinsyah , Marliyati Sri Anna , Santoso Budi Iman , Anggraini Dewi
Published: February 2024

Infant anthropometry is an indicator of neonatal survival. This study aimed to determine the effects of maternal anthropometry on estimating infant anthropom­etry. This cross-sectional study on 173 pregnant women at Public Hospital X in Ternate, Indonesia, was conducted from August 2018 to March 2023. The el­igible criteria were pregnant women aged ≥18 years, single pregnancy, and antenatal care (ANC) visits to the same hospital. The variables used included ma­ternal anthropometric measurements (body weight, body height, third-trimester weight (TTW)), gestational weight gain (GWG), education, age, ANC visits, and gestational age at delivery (GAD). A logistic regression model was employed to estimate significant variables related to infant anthropometric measure­ments (birth weight, birth length, and head circumference). The results showed that TTW, GWG, ANC, and GAD had significantly affected birth weight. Bodyweight, height, and TTW also significantly affected birth length. In addition, only GAD significantly affected the head circumference. In multivariate analysis, TTW and GWG significantly affected birth weight. Furthermore, only body height and GAD affected the birth length. Maternal anthropometrics become impor­tant indicators for estimating birth weight and birth length.
Depression Among Islamic Boarding Schools Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Asri Yuni , Priasmoro Dian Pitaloka , Muhtar Muhammad Solihuddin , Manga Yankuba B
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts many aspects of life, including health, economy, society, education, and mental well-being. The pandemic impact on mental health, in particular, leads to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among Islamic boarding school students in Indonesia and identify factors associated with depression symptoms. This cross-sectional study employed questionnaires for data collection. Assessment of depression levels used the DASS-21 tool. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression were applied to analyze relationships between variables. The study findings indicated that 62.4% of the students exhibited factors associated with depression. In general, education level, personality type, communication with peers, satisfaction with the living environment, and health status demonstrated significant associations with depression. In conclusion, recognizing and intervening at early stages are crucial for depression prevention and mitigation. This study serves as a key instrument for the policymakers in the field of education, providing insights to promptly take immediate actions, especially regarding the placement of students in Islamic boarding schools in Muslim-majority countries.
Road Traffic Noise Annoyance and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Population: A Case Series Study in Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Authors: Naim Faridah , Nasir Nurin H M
Published: February 2024

Noise pollution can cause annoyance, significantly threatening the population’s health and well-being. This study aimed to find an association between road traffic noise exposure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among residents in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. This descriptive study used a case series approach and surveyed 34 residents in selected residential areas near main roads. An adapted questionnaire was distributed to residents using a purposive sampling method. Questions related to sociodemographic information, self-reporting about CVD, and road traffic noise assessment were asked to investigate the underlying risk factors for CVD. The average score of CVD assessment was classified as moderate risk. No significant association between noise annoyance and CVD was found using multiple linear regression. However, the association between cardiovascular risk and sociodemographic variables, particularly the length of residency at the current address, was statistically significant. Although noise annoyance was not associated with CVD, the length of residency could mediate CVD risk as those living longer in residence might be less vulnerable to the noise. Future longitudinal studies are recommended, which include a noise exposure assessment with a larger sample.
Implementation of National Movement for the Acceleration of Nutrition Improvement Policy for the First 1,000 Days of Life in Indonesia
Authors: Napirah Muhammad Ryman , Vidyanto Vidyanto , Rahman Nurdin , Ningrum Arum Sekar , Asmawati Asmawati , Veruswati Meita
Published: February 2024

The national movement for accelerating nutrition improvement in the first 1,000 days of life is an effort to strengthen the Indonesian Government's commitment to the national strategic agenda and tackling stunting. This study aimed to determine communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure in implementing the movement at the Biromaru Primary Health Care (PHC) and Loru Village, Sigi District, Indonesia. The mixed method approach was carried out with informants consisting of several parties from the PHC, health cadres, and the local community through triangulation and questionnaires. The results showed poor communication was inhibited by a lack of community outreach, the attitude of the community’s lack of participation, and the PHC staff’s perceptions (85.14%). There was still insufficient number of health workers as resources (79.73%) who could cover all work areas. While, 75.68% of the health workers considered the disposition to be unfavorable because the incentive budget functioned as an operational budget. Only the bureaucratic structure has been running well, according to 82.43% of PHC staff. Standard operating procedure is required to make the movement run well.
Implementación de un datamart para la gestión de indicadores de deserción universitaria relacionados a la calidad docente administrativa de la modalidad CPE de la Universidad Científica del Sur
Authors:   , Falcón de la Cruz Anne Jahzeel
Published: February 2024

La deserción en el sector educativo a nivel superior por su incidencia constituye, en el sistema de educación un importante problema a nivel nacional. Los altos índices de abandono estudiantil que suceden en todos los niveles educativos impactan negativamente los procesos culturales y socioeconómicos del desarrollo del país. Pese a todos los esfuerzos, decisiones y acciones nacionales, en América Latina, se observa una gran brecha de desigualdad en su educación, debido a que no todos los sectores de la población reciben la misma calidad de educación ofrecidos en los distintos niveles de formación docente, uso de contenidos adecuados, vanguardia tecnológica y de comunicación, entre otros. Este escenario tiene como consecuencia, tensión generada debido a que los procesos socioeconómicos consecuentes del desarrollo de la tecnología y la globalización se concentran en su mayoría en los medios de producción, información y de comunicación agudizando las desigualdades que establecen barreras para el correcto desarrollo de competencias de los grupos en etapa de educación superior.
Progress and gaps in climate change adaptation in coastal cities across the globe
Authors: Garschagen Matthias , Wannewitz Mia , Ajibade Idowu , Mach Katharine J. , Mangnan Alexandre , Petzold Jan , Reckien Diana , Ulibarri Nicola , Agopian Armen , Chalastani Vasiliki I. , Hawxwell Tom , Huynh Lam T.M. , Kirchhoff Christine J. , Miller Rebecca , Musah-Surugu Justice Issah , Alverio Gabriela Nagle , Nielsen Miriam , Nunbogu Abraham Marshall , Pentz Brian , Reimuth Andrea , Scarpa Giulia , Seeteram Nadia , Canosa Ivan Villaverde , Zhou Jingyao , Team GAMI The Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative
Published: February 2024

Coastal cities are at the frontlines of climate change impacts, resulting in an urgent need for substantial adaptation. To understand whether and to what extent cities are on track to prepare for climate risks, this paper systematically assesses the academic literature to evaluate climate change adaptation in 199 coastal cities worldwide. We show that adaptation in coastal cities is rather slow, of narrow scope, and not transformative. Adaptation measures are predominantly designed based on past and current, rather than future, patterns in hazards, exposure, and vulnerability. City governments, particularly in high-income countries, are more likely to implement institutional and infrastructural responses, while coastal cities in lower-middle income countries often rely on households to implement behavioral adaptation. There is comparatively little published knowledge on coastal urban adaptation in low and middle income economies and regarding particular adaptation types such as ecosystem-based adaptation. These insights make an important contribution for tracking adaptation progress globally and help to identify entry points for improving adaption of coastal cities in the future.
WITHDRAWN: Impact of Covid 19 Pandemic on the Professional Quality of Life of Nursing Officers Worked in Covid19 Units.
Authors: Abraham Jessy , Therese A Maria
Published: February 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors while they make corrections to the work. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Effects of Unoxidized Biochars, Oxidized Biochars, Zinc and Compost on Cadmium Uptake in Spinach
Authors: Alves Bárbara Samartini Queiroz , Fernandes Luiz Arnaldo , Southard Randal J
Published: February 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic element that can be consumed by humans through food, posing a public health problem. Application to soil of zinc chloride (ZnCl2), and amendments, such as compost and biochar, have been proposed as solutions to prevent Cd from entering the food chain. Biochar is a stable carbon-rich charcoal that is produced by an eco-friendly method. The objective of this research was to compare the effectiveness of the treatments as remediation materials for an agricultural soil enriched with Cd. Pot experiments were conducted with spinach and soil material collected in the Salinas Valley of California, for three consecutive life-cycles of spinach. We utilized five biochars (pre-selected in laboratory) in their unoxidized and oxidized (with hydrogen peroxide - H2O2) versions, at application rates of 1% and 5% by volume. Cd uptake by spinach was compared to uptake in soil alone (control), soil + 25 mg/kg Zn, and soil + 5% poultry litter compost by volume. Compared to the control, some biochars significantly reduced Cd uptake and increased yield. Compost was also a successful amendment and may be the most cost-beneficial for farmers, although biochar produces carbon credits. The Zn treatment generally reduced Cd uptake, but also reduced yield. To achieve uptake values close to the CODEX limit (4 mg/kg dry wt.) it is necessary to lime all treatments to approximately pH 7. The oxidation of biochars with H2O2 did not decrease Cd uptake.
Long-term inhibition of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase activity promotes GPX4 stability and inhibits ferroptosis in a Parkinson’s model
Authors: Bonte Marie-Amandine , Gouel Flore , Jonneaux Aurélie , Belarbi Karim , Devos David , Devedjian Jean-Christophe
Published: February 2024

An increasing number of studies indicate that ferroptosis, a lethal pathway initiated by excessive iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, and pivotal to the survival of dopaminergic neurons and the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD), may be regulated by the lysosomal pathway. Mutation and loss of function of the lysosomal enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, induce the accumulation of glycosphingolipids and alterations in lysosome activity, which have been associated with a higher risk of developing PD. Our present study showed that transient inhibition of glucocerebrosidase activity had a positive effect on lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis. In a dopaminergic cell line (LUHMES cells), it was shown that a 10-day inhibition of glucocerebrosidase activity using conduritol-beta-epoxide (CBE) specifically impeded susceptibility to RSL3-induced ferroptosis, but not to several other inducers of cell death. CBE impaired the lysosomal pathway, modified lipid membrane composition by reducing ether-linked phospholipids in phosphatidylethanolamines, and promoted an increase in glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) protein levels. This phenomenon was transient and disappeared after 20 days of glucocerebrosidase inhibition, suggesting that the cells have the capacity to return to their basal homeostasis. Most of the current compounds acting on GPX4 promote its degradation, thus information on drugs leading to GPX4 stability is key in order to protect neurons against excessive lipid peroxidation occurring in neurodegenerative diseases.
SlMYB41 induced by exogenous brassinosteroids negatively regulates the cold resistance of tomato
Authors: Nie Shuming , Yang Zaijun , Zeng Qiaoyi , Wang Dan
Published: February 2024

Brassinosteroids regulate plant development and response to stress. This study demonstrated that exogenous brassinosteroid application can increase plant cold-stress tolerance. However, the effects of exogenous brassinosteroids on the cold resistance of tomatoes require further investigation. Our results indicated that exogenous 24-epibrassinolide application increased brassinosteroid content and cold resistance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum cv. Micro-Tom) plants. RNA-seq results showed that the expression of most genes encoding proteins in photosystems I and II and photosynthetic characteristics were downregulated and that the degree of downregulation in brassinosteroid-treated plants was weaker than that in untreated (MT) plants. Furthermore, the net photosynthetic rate and maximum photochemical efficiency of brassinosteroid-treated plants were significantly higher than those of MT plants under chilling stress. Chilling stress also regulated the expression levels of 60 transcription factors. The expression of 34 genes was downregulated, and 26 were upregulated. The degree of regulation in the brassinosteroid-treated plants was lower than in the MT plants. RNA-seq results showed that brassinosteroids induced SlMYB41 expression and rapidly so during cold stress. In addition, the degree of wilting was more severe in SlMYB41 overexpression plants than in MT plants under chilling stress. Additionally, the relative electrolyte leakage and malondialdehyde content in SlMYB41OE plants were significantly higher than in MT plants. The contents of O2− and H2O2 in MT plants were significantly lower than those in SlMYB41OE plants after chilling stress. The activities of SOD, POD and CAT were significant higher in MT plants than in SlMYB41OE plants. Expression levels of four cold-responsive genes were significantly lower in SlMYB41OE plants than in MT plants after chilling stress. These results indicated that SlMYB41 overexpression reduced chilling tolerance. Therefore, the increase of plant cold resistance by application brassinosteroid is not achieved through SlMYB41.
Thinness and Muscularity-Oriented Eating Disorder Symptoms: Investigating Body Image Concerns and the Moderating Role of Emotion Dysregulation in Cyclists
Authors: Mazaraki Jack , Bussey Kay , Cunningham Mitchell , Jewell Tom , Trompeter Nora
Published: February 2024

Objective
A lean muscular body of low weight is often associated with performance for cyclists and can be difficult to achieve. In the pursuit of performance, eating disorder symptomatology may be experienced. Further, the training that some cyclists engage in may aid in the reduction and management of negative emotional states that arise from body dissatisfaction. While research in athlete populations has been substantial, eating disorder symptoms in cyclists remain a relatively under-explored topic. The current study examined whether shape and weight concern and drive for leanness were associated with thinness and muscularity-oriented eating disorder symptoms and whether these relations were moderated by emotion dysregulation. Interactions between these factors were also investigated.
Method
Participants were 139 Australian competitive cyclists (112 males, 27 females, aged 18–68 years) who completed a self-report questionnaire comprised of measures of shape and weight concern, drive for leanness, thinness-oriented eating, muscularity-oriented eating and emotion dysregulation variables.
Results
Shape and weight concern and drive for leanness both had a unique association with thinness-oriented and muscularity-oriented eating scores. Emotion dysregulation was found to have a unique association with thinness-oriented and muscularity-oriented eating scores when controlling for drive for leanness, but not when shape and weight concern was controlled. Additionally, emotion dysregulation moderated the association between shape and weight concern and muscularity-oriented eating scores, whereby the relationship was intensified at higher levels of emotion dysregulation.
Discussion
Our study has extended the literature by indicating that cyclists' desire to attain a lean muscular body of low weight is associated with eating disorder symptoms. Further, emotion dysregulation moderated this link, suggesting it could be a maintaining factor worth addressing.
WITHDRAWN: A Novel Approach for Intrusion Detection System based on Adaptable Variable Homomorphic Mac for Network Coding Enabled Small Cells
Authors: Nabi Faisal , Maple Carsten , Zhou Xujuan
Published: February 2024

For 5G networks, which can cover metropolitan regions by being installed on demand across all devices, anywhere, at any time, network coding-enabled mobile small cells are seen as a viable solution. Since intermediary nodes might alter packets while they are in route, pollution attacks present a security risk. Discovering infected packets is inevitable. Transport packets can be altered by means of the intermediary nodes. At the receiver's end, incorrect decoding will inevitably result in the detection of tainted packets. In an environment with NC enabled tiny cells, a newly proposed MAC based intrusion detection system efficiently identifies tainted packets.
Machine Learning-Based Intelligent Localization Technique for Channel Classification in Massive MIMO
Authors: Ghrabat Fadhil , Zhu Huiling , Wang Jiangzhou
Published: February 2024

The widespread adoption of wireless communication has led to a rapid increase in the utilization of Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology. This advancement enables the simultaneous transmission of multiple data streams through the use of multiple transmitters and receivers. MIMO leverages the radio wave phenomenon known as multipath, where transmitted signals encounter various obstacles, arriving at the antenna at different angles and times. In 5G networks, an inherent challenge in Massive MIMO Localization arises from the non-line-of-sight (NLOS) problem. This issue significantly hampers positioning accuracy, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions. This work proposes an intelligent localization technique based on NLOS identification and mitigation. To achieve this, we first propose a Convolutional Neural network (CNN) based hybrid Archimedes based Salp Swarm Algorithm (HASSA) technique to detect the NLOS and LOS and therein estimate the location accuracy. The accuracy can be analyzed by considering the angle of arrival of signals (AOA), Threshold-based Time of arrival (TOA), Time difference of arrival (TDOA) from different antennas. Henceforth, a novel Reinforcement Learning based optimization approach is used for the mitigation of NLOS in the radio wave propagation path. We use Ensemble Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient-based approach (EDDPG) based Honey Badger algorithm (HBA) for the aforementioned process. This also reduces the computational complexity. Simulation of this approach deems different scenarios and considers different parameters and compared with different state-of-art works. From the simulation results, we observed that our proposed approach can be used for the identification and detection of the LOS and NLOS components and also precisely enhance the localization than the other approaches.
Design, Development and Testing of an Ultra-Compact Antenna with Enhanced Gain for Wireless Sensor Nodes
Authors: c mohan , s esther florence
Published: February 2024

In this paper, a highly miniaturized monopole-like patch antenna for wireless sensor nodes with an enhanced gain is proposed. To mitigate the issue of low gain while designing a low-profile antenna for sensor nodes, the designed square shape planar antenna is employed with the symmetric modified Swastika-shaped Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) structure. The overall size of the proposed antenna is 0.116 𝜆 0 × 0.116𝜆0. Miniaturization of the antenna is obtained by introducing the partial ground and the slots in the radiating patch. The simulation result indicates the proposed antenna has a gain of -3.62 dB at 2.4 GHz. Further, on employing the proposed EBG reflector beneath the antenna, the peak gain is increased by 4.7 dB. The combinational structure of the EBG reflector is a 6 × 4 array and the antenna operates with a peak gain of 1.54 dB. The measurements show that the fabricated antenna has good radiation performance, high gain, and good matching with simulated results. To validate the proposed antenna, a fabricated prototype is tested and analyzed using the sensor node in a real-time environment. Based on this analysis, the proposed antenna is found to be a good candidate for sensor node applications.
Two out of five babies are born through c-section in Bangladesh: an urgent call for healthcare policy reforms
Authors: Hossain Md. Jubayer , Shahjahan Muhibullah , Hassan Md. Mahadi
Published: February 2024

Background
Caesarean delivery plays a significant role in reducing both maternal and child mortality rates. However, overuse of this method can have negative health consequences. This study aimed to provide evidence-based recommendations for healthcare policy reform using the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2022 report from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Methods
This study utilized secondary data from the Sample Vital Registration System (SVRS) 2022 obtained from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The SVRS, established in 1980, collects data on vital events, such as births, deaths, marriages, and migrations, providing crucial demographic indicators for policy and research. Access to SVRS 2022 data was obtained from the official BBS website, focusing specifically on cesarean deliveries recorded in Bangladesh in 2022. The statistical analysis employed Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used to summarize cesarean delivery rates, geographic location, healthcare facility type, education level, and wealth quintile.
Results
Two out of five babies are currently born through cesarean section in Bangladesh, posing significant maternal and child health concerns. Most of the c-section cases (85%) occurred in private health facilities. The findings of this study revealed variations in delivery methods across different regions and settings. While rural areas predominantly see normal deliveries, city corporation areas exhibit a higher prevalence of cesarean section. The study also highlights disparities in delivery methods based on factors such as geographic location, healthcare facility type, education level, and the wealth quintile.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2022 report underscores the diverse landscape of childbirth practices across different regions and socioeconomic strata within the country. The significant prevalence of cesarean sections in urban areas, particularly in private healthcare facilities, suggests potential overutilization of this intervention. Addressing these disparities and ensuring appropriate access to obstetric care aligned with evidence-based practices are crucial for promoting maternal and infant health outcomes in Bangladesh, and future research, capacity building, collaboration with NGS, and other private sectors are crucial for tailored interventions and sustainable solutions.
The Development of Space-Time Interferences in the child’s mind: Memory capacities as the core mechanism of interference
Authors: Hallez Quentin , Balci Fuat
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the development of spatiotemporal perceptual interactions in 5-to-7 years old children. Participants reproduced the temporal and spatial interval between sequentially presented visual stimuli. The time and spacing between stimuli were experimentally manipulated. In addition, cognitive capacities were assessed using neuropsychological tests. Results revealed that starting at 5 years old, children exhibited spatial biases in their time estimations and temporal biases in their spatial estimations, pointing at space-time interference. In line with developmental improvement of temporal and spatial abilities, these spatiotemporal biases decreased with age. Importantly, short-term memory capacity was a predictor of space-time interference pointing to shared cognitive mechanisms between time and space processing. Our results support the symmetrical hypothesis that proposes a common neurocognitive mechanism for processing time and space.