bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diversity of aquatic plants in the Rote Dead Sea area, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, based on rbcL marker
Authors: LONTHOR DESY WULANSARI , MIFTAHUDIN MIFTAHUDIN , KAYAT KAYAT , JULZARIKA ATRIYON , SUBEHI LUKI , ISWANDONO ELISA , DIMA ALFRED O. M , DIANTO AAN , SETIAWAN FAJAR , NUGRAHA MEDIA FITRI ISMA
Published: April 2023

Abstract. Lonthor DW, Miftahudin, Kayat, Julzarika A, Subehi L, Iswandono E, Dima AOM, Dianto A, Setiawan F, Nugraha MFI. 2023. Diversity of aquatic plants in the Rote Dead Sea area, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, based on rbcL marker. Biodiversitas 24: 810-818. The Rote Dead Sea area in Rote Islands has two freshwater and 24 saltwater lakes. The saltwater lakes have salinity levels varied between 0-100 ppt. Every lake has specific aquatic plant species. Species identification through morphological analysis only has its limitations; therefore, DNA barcoding is a preference due to an effective, accurate, and faster method for species identification. In this study, we used the rbcL marker to identify and analyze the diversity of the aquatic plant species in lakes Ledulu, Oenduy, Oemasapoka, Oesotimori, and Landu Leko. Plants samples' DNA was amplified using rbcL primers, and the amplicons were sequenced. Species identification was based on morphological study and the rbcL sequence database. Diversity analyses were performed based on pairwise genetic distances, analysis of molecular variance, and genetic relationships based on the Kimura 2 parameter. The results showed that all 20 aquatic plants were correctly identified, and high genetic diversity was discovered. AMOVA analysis showed that genetic variations within the population were higher than among the population. All plant species were grouped into four groups based on the phylogenetic tree and fractional component analyses. The species belonging to the certain family were grouped in the same clade and the closely related plant families. The rbcL marker can be used to discriminate aquatic plant species and analyze their genetic diversity and relationships.
State of human tiger conflict around Gunung Leuser National Park in Langkat Landscape, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Patana Pindi , Alikodra Hadi S , Mawengkang Herman , Harahap R Hamdani
Published: April 2023

Abstract. Patana P, Alikodra HS, Mawengkang H, Harahap RH. 2023. State of human tiger conflict around Gunung Leuser National Park in Langkat Landscape, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 837-846. The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is one of the key species which is considered an endangered species by the IUCN (2008). There has also been a recent threat to their population due to conflict with humans. Information about landscape characteristics and livelihood related to human-tiger conflict (HTC) is needed for a proper mitigation strategy based on local parameters. Therefore, this study was carried out around Gunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) using quantitative and qualitative methods. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to analyze and map the risk of HTC using landscape characteristics. The physical factors, including land cover, slope, elevation, distance from rivers, and settlement, were analyzed. The livelihood aspect related to land use change was described descriptively and became a major analysis. The study area is located in the buffer zone of GLNP in Langkat District. The results showed that the Eigen weight value for the slope, elevation, and land cover factor was greater than the distance to the river and settlement. The spatial analysis also revealed that Langkat Landscape was in the medium risk of HTC by covering 60% area, while 40% was in the interval of high to very high risk. Furthermore, the high dependence on land for agriculture and the activity of livestock has become a trigger for more massive HTC in the last three years. It is a challenge in human-tiger conflict mitigation to involve the resolution of people’s livelihoods surrounding the national park. The livelihood approach could be a future solution that bridges human and tiger aspects, in addition to habitat management and protecting conservation areas.
Case Report of Pediatric Osteomyelitis: A Double Whammy of Unusual Etiology and Antibiotic Susceptibility
Authors: Bhavana Malavalli Venkatesh , Inna Prashanth , Mahalingam Archana , Adhikary Ranjeeta , Aravinda Anjana
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Osteomyelitis is one of the infrequent presentations of Salmonella infection. Most of the case reports are among adult patients. It is very rare in children, and is most often associated with hemoglobinopathies or other predisposing clinical conditions. Case Report: In this article, we present a case of osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky, in a previously healthy 8-year-old child. Further, this isolate had an unusual susceptibility pattern; it showed resistance to the third-generation cephalosporins, akin to ESBL production among Enterobacterales. Conclusion: Osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella does not have any specific clinical or radiological features, both in adult and pediatric age groups. A high index of suspicion, using appropriate testing methodologies and awareness about emerging drug resistance helps in accurate clinical management. Keywords: Salmonella, pediatric, immunocompetant, osteomyelitis.
Case Report of Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in X-linked Hypophosphatemic Rachitis Patient Treated with Mechanical Axis Correction and a Literature Review
Authors: Tirta Maria , Rahbek Ole , Kold Søren
Published: April 2023

Introduction: X-linked hypophosphatemic rachitis (XLHR) is the most common cause of hereditary rickets that can lead to long bone deformities requiring multiple surgical correction procedures. In addition, high rates of fractures are reported in adult XLHR patients. This study aimed to report a case of femoral neck stress fracture in XLHR patient treated with mechanical axis correction. No previous studies demonstrating a combined valgus correction and cephalomedullary nail fixation were identified in the literature. Case Report: A 47-year-old male patient with XLHR attended the outpatient clinic with severe left hip pain. X-rays revealed a left proximal femoral varus deformity and a femoral neck stress fracture. After 1 month without improvement of pain, and no radiographic sign of healing, correction of the proximal femoral varus deformity and fixation of the cervical neck fracture was achieved by a cephalomedullary nail. At 8 months follow-up, hip pain relief was achieved with radiographic healing of the femoral neck stress fracture and the proximal femoral osteotomy. Conclusion: A review of the literature was performed to identify any case report of femoral neck fractures fixation due to coxa vara in an adult. Both coxa vara and XLHR can cause femoral neck stress fracture. This study presented the surgical technique for treating a rare case of femoral neck stress fracture in a XLHR patient with coxa vara. Pain relief and bone healing were achieved by combined deformity correction and fracture fixation with a femoral cephalomedullary nail. The technique for deformity correction and cephalomedullary nail insertion in the patient with coxa vara is shown. Keywords: X-linked hypophosphatemic rachitis, stress fracture, femoral neck fracture, coxa vara, adult, cephalomedullary nail.
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Prosthetic Joint Infection Resulting in Hip Disarticulation: A Case Report
Authors: Lee Anderson , Boyinepally Kiran , Behrens Kyle , Stokey Phillip J , Ebraheim Nabil
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to report a patient with refractory prosthetic joint infection (PJI) and severe peripheral arterial disease that necessitated hip disarticulation (HD), a rare and aggressive procedure. While this is not the first HD performed due to PJI, this is the first reported incidence that deals with profound infection burden along with immense vascular disease that has failed all other treatment options. Case Report: We report a case of an elderly patient with a prior history of the left total hip arthroplasty, PJI, and severe peripheral arterial disease who underwent a rare HD procedure and was discharged with minimal complications. Before this major surgery, several surgical revisions and antibiotic regimens were attempted. The patient had also failed a revascularization procedure to treat an occlusion stemming from the peripheral arterial disease and had developed a necrotic wound at the surgical site. Irrigation and debridement of associated necrotic tissue was unsuccessful and due to concerns such as cellulitis, HD was performed with patient consent. Conclusion: HD is a rare procedure that comprises only 1–3% of all lower limb amputations and is reserved for extremely deleterious indications such as infection, ischemia, and trauma. Complication and 5 year mortality rates have been reported to be as high as 60% and 55%, respectively. Despite these rates, the patient case illustrates a situation, in which early detection of indications for HD prevented further negative outcomes. Based on this case, we believe that HD is a reasonable treatment of choice in patients with severe peripheral arterial disease who fail revascularization and prior moderate treatment options. However, the limited availability of data involving HD and variety of comorbid conditions necessitate further analysis in terms of outcomes. Keywords: Total hip arthroplasty, joint infection, disarticulation, peripheral arterial disease, arterial occlusive diseases.
Chloroma – A Rare Case of Metastatic Tumor to Dorsal Spine in Patient of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Causing Acute Paraparesis
Authors: Nair Vishnu Vikraman , Kundnani Vishal , Shetty Abhijith , Jain Mukul , Chodavadiya Sunil Shamjibhai , Patel Jenil
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Chloromas are defined as metastatic granulocytic solid tumors of myeloid origin occurring at an extramedullary site. In this case report, we present an uncommon case of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) presenting with metastatic sarcoma to the dorsal spine causing acute paraparesis. Case Report: A 36-year-old male presented in the OPD with complaints of progressive upper back pain and acute paraparesis since a 1 week. The patient is a previously diagnosed case of CML on treatment for the same. MRI of the dorsal spine indicated extradural soft-tissue lesions in D5-D9 extending to the right side of the spinal canal displacing the cord to the left. Considering the acute paraparesis that the patient developed, he was taken for an emergency decompression of the tumor. Microscopy showed infiltration of fibrocartilaginous tissue of polymorphous origin mixed with atypical myeloid precursor cells. Immunohistochemistry reports show atypical cells diffusely expressing myeloperoxidase, focally expressing CD34 and CD117. Conclusion: Rare case reports like this are the only literature available on remission in CML cases with sarcomas. The acute paraparesis in our patient was prevented from increasing to a paraplegia by surgical means. Immediate decompression of the spinal cord in patients with paraparesis and associated radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be considered in all patients with myeloid sarcomas of CML origin. While examining patients of CML, the possibility of a granulocytic sarcoma should always be kept in mind. Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, chloroma, spinal metastasis.
Osteochondroma of the Acromion Process: A Rare Case with an Unusual Presentation
Authors: Jagdale Nishant , Mahamuni Rahul , Pundkar Akshay
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Osteochondroma is the most common primary benign bone tumor. It’s radiologic characteristics are often pathognomonic. Osteochondromas usually occur at the metaphysis of long bones. The distal end of femur, proximal humerus, proximal tibia, and fibula are the common locations. Most cases present within the first three decades. Case Report: A 12-year-old boy presented with osteochondroma of left acromion process. It is very unusual for its location with a mass over the left shoulder extending laterally into deltoid muscle. Radiologic studies showed large pedunculated mass arising from the acromion process. On surgical exploration, we found a pedunculated and well encapsulated mass on the lateral aspect of the left shoulder with a thin hyaline cartilaginous cap. The mass was carefully separated from nearby structures and resected en bloc. Results: No post-operative complications were noticed. Patient was prescribed physiotherapy and we have him advised 6-month follow-up till skeletal maturity. Patient had complete range of motion at the last follow-up. He was able to do his all daily activities. Conclusion: The acromion is very rare site for osteochondroma with mass extending into lateral deltoid muscle. Careful blunt dissection and protection of nearby structures and fairly good learning curve of surgeon is needed in operating such cases. Keywords: Osteochondroma, exostoses, acromion process, proximal humerus, tumor.
Atypical Lumbar Scheuermann’s Disease: A Rare Entity and Literature Review
Authors: Singh Mahendra , Bansal Mohit , Singh Amit , Bharwani Nandlal , Bhati Mahesh
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Atypical Scheuermann disease involves one or two vertebral bodies which result in kyphosis. Case Report: An 18-year-old male presented in OPD with a complaint of chronic lower back pain without any lower limb pain and neurological deficit. Radiological imaging and blood parameters were in favor of atypical Scheuermann disease. Conclusion: Radiological and blood investigations are required to rule out other possible causes of chronic back pain to make a diagnosis of atypical Scheuermann disease which should be treated conservatively initially. Keywords: Atypical Scheuermann disease, kyphosis, lumbar spine, adolescent patient, lower back pain.
Acute Iliotibial Band ACL Reconstruction at Time of Tibial Plateau Fracture Fixation: A Case Report
Authors: Westbrooks Timothy , Zuelzer David , Wilson Benjamin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures are frequently associated with associated soft-tissue injuries. Typical treatment algorithms prioritize bony stabilization followed by delayed soft-tissue reconstruction. However, when the soft-tissue injury needs urgent intervention to optimize patient outcome, early soft-tissue reconstruction may be indicated. Case Report: This case report features a high-energy tibia plateau fracture-dislocation with associated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and bucket-handle lateral meniscus tear sustained after a fall. The treatment of both bony and soft-tissue injury took place during a single anesthetic event by utilizing a novel application of a previously described technique for ACL reconstruction with iliotibial band (ITB) autograft. Conclusion: The ITB ACL reconstruction technique can be used in adults with concomitant ACL rupture and tibial plateau fracture. This allows patients to undergo a single anesthetic event for treatment of both bony and soft-tissue injuries. Keywords: Tibial plateau, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, iliotibial band anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, bucket-handle meniscal tear.
Artificial intelligence in the practice of work
Authors: Heinlein Michael , Huchler Norbert
Published: April 2023

The article proposes an analytical perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) that can be fruitful in the sociology of work. The practical logic of new forms of AI (connectionist AI) is described as an interplay of social and technical processes of opening and closing possibilities of knowledge and action. In order to develop this argument, it is first shown in which sense AI can be understood as a contingency-generating technology in socio-technical contexts. The architecture based on neural networks is elaborated as a decisive feature of connectionist AI that not only opens up technical possibilities but can also shape social processes and structures by ‘selectivity’. However, this shaping does not take place solely on the part of the AI, but only becomes apparent in the interplay with specific restrictions that lie both in the social context of use and in the algorithmic architecture of the AI itself. For research in the sociology of work, this means that contingency theory approaches must be linked with approaches that emphasise the limits of (‘intelligent’) digitalisation. The yield of such a perspective is outlined in relation to the control of work with AI.
Deriving and dissecting an equally bright reference boundary
Authors: Xie Hao , Fairchild Mark D.
Published: April 2023

The Helmholtz-Kohlrausch effect signifies the discrepancy between brightness as a perceptual attribute and luminance as a physical metric across different chromaticities. Based on the concepts of brilliance and zero grayness proposed by Ralph Evans, equally bright colors were collected in Experiment 1 by asking observers to adjust the luminance for a given chromaticity to the glowing threshold. The Helmholtz-Kohlrausch effect is thus automatically incorporated. Similar to the diffuse white as a singular point along the luminance dimension, this reference boundary demarcates surface colors from illuminant colors and correlates with the MacAdam optimal colors, which provides not only an ecologically relevant basis but also a computational handle for interpolating to other chromaticities. By navigating across the MacAdam optimal color surface, the contributions of saturation and hue to the Helmholtz-Kohlrausch effect were further quantified via saturation scaling in Experiment 2. The implications of our findings for brightness modeling, color dimensions, and potential applications are discussed.
Enhanced ultrathin ultraviolet detector based on a diamond metasurface and aluminum reflector
Authors: Feng Jiajing , Liang Zhongzhu , Shi Xiaoyan , Zhang Xiqing , Meng Dejia , Dai Rui , Zhang Shoutao , Jia Yan , Yan Ningte , Li Sixuan , Wang Zihan
Published: April 2023

Metasurface is a kind of sub-wavelength artificial electromagnetic structure, which can resonate with the electric field and magnetic field of the incident light, promote the interaction between light and matter, and has great application value and potential in the fields of sensing, imaging, and photoelectric detection. Most of the metasurface-enhanced ultraviolet detectors reported so far are metal metasurfaces, which have serious ohmic losses, and studies on the use of all-dielectric metasurface-enhanced ultraviolet detectors are rare. The multilayer structure of the diamond metasurface-gallium oxide active layer-silica insulating layer-aluminum reflective layer was theoretically designed and numerically simulated. In the case of gallium oxide thickness of 20 nm, the absorption rate of more than 95% at the working wavelength of 200-220 nm is realized, and the working wavelength can be adjusted by changing the structural parameters. The proposed structure has the characteristics of polarization insensitivity and incidence angle insensitivity. This work has great potential in the fields of ultraviolet detection, imaging, and communications.
In the business of base editors: Evolution from bench to bedside
Authors: Porto Elizabeth M. , Komor Alexis C.
Published: April 2023

With the advent of recombinant DNA technology in the 1970s, the idea of using gene therapies to treat human genetic diseases captured the interest and imagination of scientists around the world. Years later, enabled largely by the development of CRISPR-based genome editing tools, the field has exploded, with academic labs, startup biotechnology companies, and large pharmaceutical corporations working in concert to develop life-changing therapeutics. In this Essay, we highlight base editing technologies and their development from bench to bedside. Base editing, first reported in 2016, is capable of installing C•G to T•A and A•T to G•C point mutations, while largely circumventing some of the pitfalls of traditional CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. Despite their youth, these technologies have been widely used by both academic labs and therapeutics-based companies. Here, we provide an overview of the mechanics of base editing and its use in clinical trials.
Gate-based quantum computing for protein design
Authors: Khatami Mohammad Hassan , Mendes Udson C. , Wiebe Nathan , Kim Philip M.
Published: April 2023

Protein design is a technique to engineer proteins by permuting amino acids in the sequence to obtain novel functionalities. However, exploring all possible combinations of amino acids is generally impossible due to the exponential growth of possibilities with the number of designable sites. The present work introduces circuits implementing a pure quantum approach, Grover’s algorithm, to solve protein design problems. Our algorithms can adjust to implement any custom pair-wise energy tables and protein structure models. Moreover, the algorithm’s oracle is designed to consist of only adder functions. Quantum computer simulators validate the practicality of our circuits, containing up to 234 qubits. However, a smaller circuit is implemented on real quantum devices. Our results show that usingO(N)iterations, the circuits find the correct results among allNpossibilities, providing the expected quadratic speed up of Grover’s algorithm over classical methods (i.e.,O(N)).
RLTG: Multi-targets directed greybox fuzzing
Authors: He Yubo , Zhu Yuefei
Published: April 2023

Directed greybox fuzzing guides fuzzers to explore specific objective code areas and has achieved good performance in some scenarios such as patch testing. However, if there are multiple objective code to explore, existing directed greybox fuzzers, such as AFLGo and Hawkeye, often neglect some targets because they use harmonic means of distance and prefers to test those targets with shorter reachable path. Besides, existing directed greybox fuzzers cannot calculate the accurate distance due to indirect calls in the program. In addition, existing directed greybox fuzzers fail to address the exploration and exploitation problem and have poor efficiency in seed scheduling. To address these problems, we propose a dynamic seed distance calculation scheme, it increase the seed distance dynamically when the reachable path encounter indirect call. Besides, the seed distance calculation can deal with the bias problem in multi-targets scenarios. With the seed distance calculation method, we propose a new seed scheduling algorithm based on the upper confidence bound algorithm to deal with the exploration and exploitation problem in drected greybox fuzzing. We implemented a prototype RLTG and evaluate it on real-world programs. Evaluation of our prototype shows that our approach outperforms a state-of-the-art directed fuzzer AFLGo. On the multi-targets benchmark Magma, RLTG reproduces bugs with 6.9x speedup and finds 66.7% more bugs than AFLGo.
The oldest known bat skeletons and their implications for Eocene chiropteran diversification
Authors: Rietbergen Tim B. , van den Hoek Ostende Lars W. , Aase Arvid , Jones Matthew F. , Medeiros Edward D. , Simmons Nancy B.
Published: April 2023

The Fossil Lake deposits of the Green River Formation of Wyoming, a remarkable early Eocene Lagerstätte (51.98 ±0.35 Ma), have produced nearly 30 bat fossils over the last 50 years. However, diversity has thus far been limited to only two bat species. Here, we describe a new species ofIcaronycterisbased on two articulated skeletons discovered in the American Fossil Quarry northwest of Kemmerer, Wyoming. The relative stratigraphic position of these fossils indicates that they are the oldest bat skeletons recovered to date anywhere in the world. Phylogenetic analysis of Eocene fossil bats and living taxa places the new species within the family Icaronycteridae as sister toIcaronycteris index, and additionally indicates that the two Green River archaic bat families (Icaronycteridae and Onychonycteridae) form a clade distinct from known Old World lineages of archaic bats. Our analyses found no evidence thatIcaronycteris?menui(France) norI.sigei(India) belong to this clade; accordingly, we therefore remove them from Icaronycteridae. Taken in sum, our results indicate that Green River bats represent a separate chiropteran radiation of basal bats, and provide additional support for the hypothesis of a rapid radiation of bats on multiple continents during the early Eocene.
Adaptive frequency control in smart microgrid using controlled loads supported by real-time implementation
Authors: Ewais Ahmed M. , Elnoby Ahmed M. , Mohamed Tarek Hassan , Mahmoud Mohamed Metwally , Qudaih Yaser , Hassan Ammar M.
Published: April 2023

The operation of the system’s frequency can be strongly impacted by load change, solar irradiation, wind disturbance, and system parametric uncertainty. In this paper, the application of an adaptive controller based on a hybrid Jaya-Balloon optimizer (JBO) for frequency oscillation mitigation in a single area smart μG system is studied. The proposed adaptive control approach is applied to control the flexible loads such as HPs and EVs by using the JBO which efficiently controls the system frequency. The suggested technique uses the power balance equation to provide a dynamic output feedback controller. The main target is to regulate the frequency and power of an islanded single area μG powered by a PV and a diesel generator with integrations of smart bidirectional loads (HPs and EVs) that are controlled by the proposed adaptive controller in presence of electrical random loads. Moreover, the JBO is designed to minimize the effect of the system load disturbance and parameter variations. For a better assessment, the proposed controller using JBO technique is compared with two other methods which are the coefficient diagram method (CDM) and adaptive one using classical the Jaya technique. In the obtained results, the frequency deviation is found as 0.0015 Hz, which is fully acceptable and in the range of the IEEE standards. The MATLAB simulation results reveal that the suggested technique has a substantial advantage over other techniques in terms of frequency stability in the face of concurrent disturbances and parameter uncertainties. The real-time simulation tests are presented using a dSPACE DS1103 connected to another PC via QUARC pid_e data acquisition card and confirmed the MATLAB simulation results.
‘I no longer know that person’: Experiences of families living with someone using crystal methamphetamine
Authors: Sampson Dara , Heinsch Milena , Geddes Jenny , Velleman Richard , Velleman Gill , Teesson Maree , Newton Nicola , Kay-Lambkin Frances
Published: April 2023

Background

Crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) use is a large and growing worldwide problem, yet few research studies have explored the impact of crystal methamphetamine use on affected friends and family members. We explored the experiences and narratives of family members and friends of people who use methamphetamine to inform the development of a Family and Friend Support Program.

Methods

This paper reports on a subset of findings from a mixed method study, which sought to better understand the experiences of family members and friends of people who use methamphetamine. Participants were recruited via Facebook advertising and asked to complete a survey outlining their experiences. At the end of the survey, participants were invited to be interviewed by a clinical psychologist on the research team, to discuss their experiences in greater depth; seventeen people agreed to be interviewed. This paper is based on a qualitative thematic analysis of these interviews using Braun and Clarke’s 6-stage approach to identify key areas of concern for friends and family members of people who use methamphetamine.

Results

Through thematic analysis, five key themes were developed, namely: (1) loss, (2) stigma, (3) support (or lack thereof), (4) ways of coping, and (5) the value in sharing personal experiences. The results of this study revealed the profound sadness, frustration and loss friends and family members experienced when caring for a loved one who uses methamphetamine. This loss was further complicated by societal stigma surrounding the use of methamphetamine, which often extended to friends and family members themselves. Since experiences of grief and loss were interwoven across the three themes, concepts of ambiguous loss, disenfranchised grief, and narrative constructivist approaches to understanding loss, were applied to the discussion of results.

Conclusion

This study provides a more complete picture of family and caregiver experiences when caring for a loved one using methamphetamine, which may further help inform the design of intervention programs. Implications for future research and practice with this population are considered.
Perspectives of clinicians and survivors on the continuity of service provision during rehabilitation after acquired brain injury
Authors: Alhasani Rehab , Radman Dennis , Auger Claudine , Lamontagne Anouk , Ahmed Sara
Published: April 2023

The objective was to explore the care experiences and service design related to rehabilitation for mobility and participation in the community among individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI), as perceived by clinicians and patients. Five focus groups were held: three with clinicians and two with individuals with ABI. Focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed using an inductive and deductive thematic content approach. Five themes were identified: Enabling continuity of care; System design; Accessibility and services in the community; Transportation services; and Uncertainty about the provided services. The results of participants’ experiences contributed to developing recommendations of service provision for mobility, leading to a patient-centered continuum of rehabilitation services. Accessibility to rehabilitation to improve the quality of care by addressing needs during transitions and mobility-related deficits, providing needed information, coordinated care, and self-management support in the community.
From private pleasure to erotic spectacle: Adapting Bridgerton to female audience desires
Authors: Davisson Amber , Hunting Kyra
Published: April 2023

In this article, we look at how medium and genre shaped the Netflix adaptation of the first two Bridgerton novels and mediated the depictions of sex and desire to fit medium-specific expectations surrounding sexual content made for women. The showrunners for Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020–present) articulated a desire to depict sex from a female perspective, and with a ‘female gaze’, but the series is also instrumental in defining that perspective in ways that often differ from the approach of the novels’ female author. The contrast between the original and the adaptation reveals social norms and beliefs about content that excites women as well as stark differences in print and television norms. In attempting to use a female gaze, the adaptation also constructs the female gaze as distinctly separate from what is depicted in the novels and as limited to specific forms of ‘looking’. We first explore how this is implicated in choices that were made about the adaptation of violent or aggressive sex for the show. Bridgerton avoids depictions of aggression present in the novel and falls back on traditional depictions of appropriate feminine desire. Secondarily, we discuss depictions of sexual consent in the novel and the series with a particular emphasis on the implications colour-blind-casting has for the depiction of violations of consent.
Actitud y cultura emprendedora en los emprendedores universitarios del municipio Victoria de Durango
Authors: Hernández-Chavarria Juana , Lechuga-Névarez Mayela del Rayo
Published: April 2023

Objetivo del estudio: Analizar la actitud y cultura emprendedora en los emprendedores universitarios en el municipio Victoria de Durango, México. Metodología/enfoque: La unidad de análisis fueron 152 emprendedores universitarios, se estudiaron mediante un enfoque mixto: cuantitativo mediante un cuestionario y mediante un análisis estadístico con un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales y cualitativo a través de entrevistas. Resultados principales: Los principales hallazgos muestran que la actitud emprendedora y la cultura emprendedora se relacionan significativamente influyendo en el desarrollo del emprendimiento universitario; donde los factores más significativos son la “Oportunidad” y la “Innovación”, lo que demuestra que son emprendedores con iniciativa para identificar oportunidades en el mercado, pero no solo eso, sino que se agrega el componente de innovación, lo que muestra que son profesionistas que buscan romper con un esquema tradicional y tienen una visión más proactiva para ofrecer productos con mayor valor agregado que podría asegurar su permanencia en el mercado. Aportes teóricos/metodológicos: Este trabajo es pertinente porque permite conocer las motivaciones que tienen los egresados de Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) públicas para crear emprendimientos y cuáles son los principales elementos que influyen en la decisión de emprender. Relevancia/originalidad: Los resultados ofrecen información sobre las motivaciones, necesidades y obstáculos que enfrenan los emprendedores y que pudieran utilizarse para delinear políticas públicas selectivas para incentivar el crecimiento del emprendimiento universitario como una estrategias de fomento al empleo calificado. Contribuciones sociales / de gestión: Estudiar la actitud y cultura emprendedora en los emprendedores universitários permite la creación de empresas con alto contenido tecnológico y de innovación en productos y procesos.
Attitude and entrepreneurial culture in the university entrepreneurs of the municipality Victoria de Durango
Authors: Hernández-Chavarria Juana , Lechuga-Névarez Mayela del Rayo
Published: April 2023

Objective of the study: Analyze the entrepreneurial attitude and culture in university entrepreneurs in the Victoria de Durango municipality, Mexico. Methodology/approach: The unit of analysis was 152 university entrepreneurs, they were studied using a mixed approach: quantitative through a questionnaire and through a statistical analysis with a structural and qualitative equation model through interviews. Main results: The main findings show that the entrepreneurial attitude and the entrepreneurial culture are significantly related, influencing the development of university entrepreneurship; where the most significant factors are "Opportunity" and "Innovation", which shows that they are entrepreneurs with initiative to identify opportunities in the market, but not only that, but the innovation component is added, which shows that they are professionals who seek to break with a traditional scheme and have a more proactive vision to offer products with greater added value that could ensure their permanence in the market. Theoretical/methodological contributions: This work is relevant because it allows us to know the motivations that graduates of public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have to create entrepreneurships and what are the main elements that influence the decision to undertake. Relevance/originality: The results offer information on the motivations, needs and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and that could be used to outline selective public policies to encourage the growth of university entrepreneurship as a strategy to promote qualified employment. Social/management contributions: Studying the entrepreneurial attitude and culture of university entrepreneurs allows the creation of companies with high technological and technological content. innovation in products and processes.
Epidemiological analysis of Paramphistomum species in Ruminants in selected Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan
Authors: Rafiq Naseem , Ayaz Sultan , Niaz Sadaf , Kamal Mustafa , Khan Luqman
Published: April 2023

This epidemiological study was conducted to compare the climatic conditions of four different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in terms of the prevalence of parasitic infection Paramphistomum in cows and buffaloes. A total of 2400/cows and buffaloes (200/per month and 50/per district) fecal samples were collected. The samples were examined for Paramphistomum egg contamination by direct microscopic examination and sedimentation methods. The infectivity ratio was 17.5% in cows and 17% in buffaloes; the higher rate of infection was recorded in autumn with 41% in cows and 36% in buffaloes. Whereas the lowest ratio was 6.5% in cows and 7% in buffaloes recorded during spring. It was also noted that a high rate of prevalence was recorded in older animals (higher than 2 years of age) than younger (less than 2 years of age), while gender-wise, it was observed that male animals were more affected than females. Prevalence was higher in cows in Mardan district (19.30%) followed by Nowshera (19.10%) and Swabi (17.80%) districts while lowest in Charsadda district (13.80%) where in buffaloes the higher prevalence was recorded in Swabi (18.80%) followed by Mardan (18.60%) then Charsadda (16.80%) while lowest in Nowshera (13.80%).
Bioclimatic zoning for quails in the rain season in the state of Paraíba, Brazil
Authors: Silva Valquiria Cordeiro da , Nascimento Robson de Sousa , Neto José Pinheiro Lopes , Miranda Jaciara Ribeiro , Lopes Fernanda Fernandes de Melo , Furtado Dermeval Araújo
Published: April 2023

This work aimed to perform bioclimatic zoning based on the temperature and humidity index (THI) for quails from the 3rd to the 5th week of life during the rainy season in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, in order to identify the most suitable mesoregions among the Zona da Mata, Agreste, Borborema and Sertão for the breeding of these birds and to propose mitigating measures for the thermal comfort of the animals. The monthly air temperature and relative humidity data for calculating the THI were obtained from conventional meteorological stations of the National Meteorological Institute of the Brazilian federal government from 1961 to 2015, in turn making maps with the spatial distribution of the index. The index ranged from 71 to 76 in the various mesoregions of Paraíba, with Agreste being the best mesoregion for breeding quails from the 3rd to the 5th week of life, thus providing a thermal comfort zone for birds and only requiring a few corrective measures in their facilities, when necessary, followed by the Sertão, Zona da Mata and Borborema mesoregions.
WHEN RELIGION AND CULTURE MEET ECONOMY: Socio-legal Factors for the Early Marriages of Muslim Families in Cirebon
Authors: Rana Mohamad , Arifin Tajul , Kurniawan Cecep Soleh
Published: April 2023

Indonesian law has established the minimum age for marriage. However, this requirement is in fact largely disregarded by many Muslims in Cirebon. This is evidenced by the high rate of marriage dispensations recorded in Religious Courts and Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection Office (DPPKBP3A) data. This study seeks to investigate the sociological cause of early marriages which seemingly contradicts legal efficacy. Data were classified and then analyzed through a socio-legal approach, then concluded. The result of this study shows that early marriage in Cirebon is the end of multi-facets of social burdens, including economic motives, cultural pressure, and religious legality. These factors drive Muslim people in Cirebon to ignore the legal provisions regarding the minimum age for marriage. This ineffectiveness of the state law is also inseparable from the religious views of the community, which recognizes that Islam does not impose the same minimum age requirement as the state.[Hukum Indonesia telah menetapkan usia minimum untuk menikah. Namun, persyaratan ini ternyata banyak diabaikan oleh masyarakat Muslim di Cirebon. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan tingginya angka dispensasi nikah yang tercatat di Pengadilan Agama dan data DPPKBP3A. Penelitian ini memaparkan penyebab sosiologis pernikahan dini yang tampaknya bertentangan dengan efektifitas hukum. Data diklasifikasikan kemudian dianalisis melalui pendekatan sosio-legal, kemudian disimpulkan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pernikahan dini merupakan akhir dari berbagai beban sosial, antara lain motif ekonomi, tekanan budaya, hingga legalitas agama. Faktor-faktor inilah yang setidaknya mendorong masyarakat Muslim Cirebon mengabaikan ketentuan hukum negara mengenai usia minimal menikah. Ketidakefektifan hukum negara ini juga tidak terlepas dari pandangan keagamaan masyarakat yang mengakui bahwa Islam tidak menetapkan secara pasti persyaratan usia minimum yang sama dengan negara.]
ISLAMIC LEGAL ETHICS TO MARITAL RAPE: Juxtaposing Mu’āsyarah bi al-ma’rūf and Ḍarār ma’nawi Principles
Authors: Furqoni Afif Thohir , Thabrani Abdul Mukti
Published: April 2023

This paper points out the position of marital rape from the angle of Islamic legal reasoning. In the modern context, marital rape is a debated issue, particularly from a gender standpoint. By examining the legal sources in fiqh (such as the Qur'an, hadith, and the opinions of Islamic scholars), this study argues that marital rape is a violation of the principles of Islamic legal ethics. The act of marital rape is not in accordance with the principle of good relations (mu’āsyarah bi al-ma’rūf) because it causes ḍarār ma’nawi—psychological danger for the victim. In addition, marital rape denies the equality of biological rights between husband and wife.[Tulisan ini menjelaskan posisi perkosaan dalam perkawinan dari sudut pandang penalaran hukum Islam. Dalam konteks kontemporer perkosaan dalam perkawinan merupakan isu yang diperdebatkan, terutama dalam perspektif gender. Dengan menganalisis sumber-sumber hukumnya dalam fikih, seperti Qur’an, hadis serta ijtihad ulama, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perkosaan dalam perkawinan merupakan tindakan yang bertentangan dengan prinsip hukum Islam. Perbuatan marital rape tidak sesuai dengan prinsip hubungan yang baik (mu’āsyarah bi al-ma’rūf) karena menimbulkan ḍarār ma’nawi yakni bahaya secara psikis bagi korban. Selain itu, perkosaan dalam perkawinan menafikan kesetaraan hak penyaluran biologis antara suami-istri.]
Analisis Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Materi PAI pada Kelas 10 SMK Negeri 1 Depok Yogyakarta
Authors: Amalia Jihanna , Achadi Muh. Wasith
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Merdeka Curriculum Learning (Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar) in the subject of PAI (Islamic Religious Education) and moral character applied at SMK Negeri 1 Depok Yogyakarta. The main goal of the Merdeka Curriculum is to prepare students for spiritual maturity, wisdom, and noble character. This research uses qualitative library research method and involves the analysis of content description. Data is collected through observation, in-depth interview, and documentation study. The results of the analysis indicate that the Merdeka learning achievement formulation contains comprehensive competencies and scope of materials in the form of narratives that are adjusted to the developmental stage of students in phase E for grade 10. The ideal learning objective formulation consists of two components: First, attitude, knowledge, and skills competencies; Second, the content, which is core knowledge. The learning objective flow formulation describes the coverage and stages of learning from the beginning to the end of the phase in a linear manner.
Case Report: Lesson Learned from Delayed Definitive Treatment of Stage 4 HIV Patient with Cerebral Toxoplasmosis – A Case Report
Authors: Muchamad Galih Ricci , Sofro Muchlis Achsan Udji
Published: April 2023

Background: Cases of cerebral toxoplasmosis continue to burden people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This surge in cases is primarily due to patients’ delayed definitive treatment, missed follow-up, and insufficient diagnostic equipment in some regions, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia.Case Presentation: We report on a 35-year-old male referred to the emergency department with impairment in four extremities from a secondary healthcare facility. Specific atypical symptoms that mimicked subacute meningitis were identified during the physical examination. Internists, neurologists, and rehabilitation medicine professionals were associated with the management.Conclusion: We suggest that improved early diagnosis and treatment of HIV patients to prevent opportunistic infections, including cerebral toxoplasmosis, is needed, particularly in primary healthcare facilities in developing countries.
Removal efficiency and reaction kinetics of phenolic compounds in refinery wastewater by nano catalytic wet oxidation
Authors: Issa Yousif S. , Hamad Khaleel I. , Algawi Rafi J. , Humadi Jasim , Al-Salihi Sara , Ahmed Mustafa A. , Hassan Ahmed A. , Abd Jasim Abdul-Kareem
Published: April 2023

A novel nano-catalyst based on iron oxide (MnO2/Fe2O3) was developed to promote wet oxidation of phenol. MnO2 was doped in Fe2O3 matrix to prepare composite nano-catalyst with different doping percentage (0, 2 and 5%). The catalytic phenol oxidation was conducted under different reaction temperatures and residence times. To evaluate the optimal kinetic parameters aiming to maximize phenol removal under the optimal conditions for the catalytic wet phenol oxidation process, modeling was applied on the batch reactor using the novel synthesis nano-catalyst (MnO2/Fe2O3) and the model developed was fed with the experimental data. gPROMS package was used to model the process of phenol oxidation and to optimize the experimental data. The error predicted between the simulated and experimental data was less than 5%. The optimal operating conditions were 294 min residence time, 70oC reaction temperature, and 764 ppm initial concentration of phenol over the prepared 5% MnO2/Fe2O3. Running of wet oxidation of phenol under the optimal operating conditions resulted in 98% removal of phenol from refinery wastewater.
Effect of NaOH Concentration Toward the Characteristics of Activated Natural Zeolite from Blitar – East Java
Authors: An Naafi Andi Nafis , Tjahjanto Rachmat Triandi , Prananto Yuniar Ponco
Published: April 2023

This study discusses the activation of natural zeolite from Blitar City – East Java using NaOH solution (0.5 M and 1.0 M). Characteristics of unactivated and activated zeolites were also investigated, as well as the effect of the activator (NaOH solution) on functional groups, element composition, pore size, specific surface area, and total pore volume. FTIR spectroscopy, XRF, and gas physisorption were conducted to support the study. Experimental data showed that: (1) the major functional groups were observed at 1250-780 cm-1 in the infrared spectra, in which the unactivated and the activated zeolite were not significantly different; (2) the elemental composition of zeolite (Si and Al) tended to decrease after the activation process; (3) the pore size of the activated zeolite increased while the surface area and total pore volume decreased. Based on this study, activated zeolite (AZB-1.0) showed the optimum result: the pore size increased by 4.12847 nm, and the total pore volume did not decrease significantly by 0.04987 cc/g.