bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sequence Model and Prediction for Sustainable Enrollments in Chinese Universities
Authors: Li Xianbo
Published: December 2022

Higher education has made significant contributions to the sustainable development of global society in terms of improving the level of science and technology and optimizing the moral system of citizens. The number of students enrolled in higher education and the proportion of its types are important indicators that reflect the development level of a country’s higher education. As a country with a large population base, China’s development sequence of the number of college students and the proportion of its types in recent years is an important reflection of the sustainable development of global education. Therefore, according to the time series data of the number and types of enrollment in Chinese colleges and universities from 2010 to 2020, this study uses methods such as polynomial regression and Holt’s exponential smoothing prediction to establish a statistical model and predict the number of college enrollment, its chain growth rate, and the proportion of types in recent years. It also examines the differences in the overall level and degree of fluctuation for the number of people in different regions and the chain growth rate. The results show that the number of students enrolled in Chinese colleges and universities is expanding, and their chain growth rate is also increasing. There are significant differences in the degree of growth in different regions, and the increases in the west and south are greater than that in the east and north. The prediction results show that the predicted value of China’s enrollment and its chain growth rate will continue to increase in the next few years. The proportion of undergraduates in college enrollment dropped significantly since 2019, and most provinces have experienced similar situations. Finally, this study also proposes some policy recommendations that can promote the sustainable development of education in view of the above sequence trends. The novelties of this paper are reflected in the materials, methods, and perspectives because it adopts the latest dynamic enrollment data, applies a variety of predicting methods to the analysis of enrollment in universities, and locks the perspective on China, specifically in China’s provinces and regions.
Special Issue “Advanced Symmetry Methods for Dynamics, Control, Optimization and Applications”
Authors: Zhu Quanxin , Kong Fanchao , Cai Zuowei
Published: December 2022

Nonlinear systems described by differential equations are of great theoretical significance and do frequently arise in practice [...]
Two-Real-Singlet-Model Benchmark Planes
Authors: Robens Tania
Published: December 2022

In this manuscript, I briefly review the Benchmark Planes in the Two-Real-Singlet Model (TRSM), a model that enhances the Standard Model (SM) scalar sector by two real singlets that obey a Z2⊗Z2′ symmetry. In this model, all fields acquire a vacuum expectation value, such that the model contains in total three CP-even neutral scalars that can interact with each other. All interactions with SM-like particles are inherited from the SM-like doublet via mixing. I remind the readers of the previously proposed benchmark planes and briefly discuss possible production at future Higgs factories, as well as regions in a more generic scan of the model. For these, I also discuss the use of the W-boson mass as a precision observable to determine allowed/excluded regions in the models’ parameter space. This work is an extension of a white paper submitted to the Snowmass process.
Breaking Material Symmetry to Control Mechanical Performance in 3D Printed Objects
Authors: Hedjazi Lotfi , Belhabib Sofiane , D’Orlando Angélina , Guessasma Sofiane
Published: December 2022

Additive manufacturing is a modern manufacturing technology allowing the material structuring at a fine scale. This structuring affects the performance of printed parts. In this study, the quantification of the material arrangement in 3D printed ceramic on the mechanical performance is tackled. The experimental layout considers two main printing parameters, namely, part orientation and printing angle, where 12 different printing configurations are studied. These configurations differ in terms of filament arrangement in the building direction, and within the plane of construction. Material characterisation is undertaken through tensile testing, which are performed for vertical, lateral and longitudinal orientations, and combined with a printing angle of 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°. In addition, Scanning Electron Microscopy is considered to study how the material symmetry affects the fractured patterns. This analysis is completed with optical imaging and is used to monitor the deformation sequences up to the rupture point. The experimental results show a wide variety of deformation mechanisms that are triggered by the studied printing configurations. This study concludes on the interpretation of the observed trends in terms of mechanical load transfer, which is related to the lack of material connectivity, and the relative orientation of the filaments with respect to the loading directions. This study also concludes on the possibility to tune the tensile performance of 3D printed ceramic material by adjusting both the part orientation and the printing angle.
Catalytic Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste and Molecular Symmetry Effects: A Review
Authors: Papuga Saša , Djurdjevic Milica , Ciccioli Andrea , Vecchio Ciprioti Stefano
Published: December 2022

The present review addresses the latest findings and limitations in catalytic pyrolysis for the processing of plastic waste into valuable fuels. Compared to thermal degradation of plastics, catalytic pyrolysis provides better results in regards to the quality of the obtained liquid hydrocarbon fuel. Different types of catalysts can be used in order to improve the thermal degradation of plastics. Some of the most used catalysts are different types of zeolites (HUSY, HZSM-5, Hβ), Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), silica-alumina catalysts, or natural clays. There is a need to find affordable and effective catalysts in the aim of achieving commercialization of catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste. Therefore, this study summarizes and presents the most significant results found in the literature in regards to catalytic pyrolysis. This paper also investigates the symmetry effects of molecules on the pyrolysis process.
A Conceptual Framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development—A Case Study
Authors: Langen Tommy , Ali Haytham B. , Falk Kristin
Published: December 2022

The industry acknowledges the value of using data and digitalization approaches to improve their systems. However, companies struggle to use data effectively in product development. This paper presents a conceptual framework for Data Sensemaking in Product Development, exemplified through a case study of an Automated Parking System. The work is grounded in systems engineering, human centered-design, and data science theory. The resulting framework applies to practitioners and researchers in the early phase of product development. The framework combines conceptual models and data analytics, facilitating the range from human judgment and decision-making to verifications. The case study and feedback from several industrial actors suggest that the framework is valuable, usable, and feasible for more effective use of data in product development.
Feasibility of Early Evaluation for the Recurrence of Bladder Cancer after Trans-Urethral Resection: A Comparison between Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Multidetector Computed Tomography
Authors: Wang Yiqian , Zhang Wei , Xiao Weixiong , Chen Shaobin , Wei Yongbao , Luo Min
Published: December 2022

(1) Background: This study investigates the early evaluation value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in diagnosing the recurrence of bladder cancer (BC) after trans-urethral resection (TUR) alone or combined with intravesical perfusion chemotherapy. (2) Methods: This retrospective study enrolled 92 patients with BC who underwent MRI and MDCT after TUR. The time interval between MRI and MDCT was no more than 1 week. Tumor recurrence was recorded by two experienced radiologists who were double-blind. Recurrent patients were divided into nodular masses, irregular wall thickening and smooth wall thickening groups according to tumor morphology in cystoscopy and resected gross specimens. Inter- and intra-observer agreement was evaluated using the Kappa test. Imaging diagnostic performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis and McNemar’s test based on pathology. (3) Results: There were 56 relapsed and 36 non-relapsed patients. The intra-observer agreement for the imaging diagnosis was excellent (κ = 0.96 for MRI and κ = 0.91 for MDCT, both p < 0.001). The area under the ROC curve of MRI was higher than that for MDCT (0.91 vs. 0.74, p < 0.001) in identifying tumor recurrence and benign treatment-related changes. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of MRI (87.5%, 94.4% and 90.2%, respectively) were higher than those of MDCT (67.9%, 80.6% and 72.8%, respectively) in diagnosing tumor recurrence. Two observers missed 10 cases of small lesions (<1 cm) on MDCT. The accuracy of MRI (100%, 90.0% and 25.0%, respectively) was higher than that of MDCT (92.1%, 30.0% and 0%, respectively) in diagnosing nodular masses, irregular wall thickening and smooth wall thickening recurrence patterns. (4) Conclusions: Compared with MDCT, MRI had a higher accuracy in detecting BC recurrence early, especially for nodular masses and irregular wall thickening, and could better differentiate tumor recurrence from benign treatment-related changes.
Evaluation of the Toxic Effect of Bauhinia purpurea Mediated Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles against In-vitro and In-vivo Models
Authors: Shobana Nagarajan , Prakash Pandurangan , Samrot Antony V. , Saigeetha Subramanian , Sathiyasree Mahendran , Thirugnanasambandam Rajendran , Visvanathan Sridevi , Mohanty Basanta Kumar , Sabesan Gokul Shankar , Dhiva Shanmugaboopathi , Remya Rajan Renuka , Pachiyappan Senthilkumar , Wilson Samraj
Published: December 2022

Metal nanoparticles, such as gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, etc., have many benefits and have been in use for a very long time. Nevertheless, a number of concerns have been raised about the environmental impact and the possibility of exposure to various living systems at the moment. Thus, in this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized by using plant gum from Bauhinia purpurea and characterization was done using UV—Visible Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X—ray Diffraction, etc. To determine the accumulation and toxic effects caused by the nanoparticles, Eudrilus eugeniae, Danio rerio, and their embryos were exposed to the synthesized silver nanoparticles and evaluated using microscopic observation, histology, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP—OES).
Detection of Monkeypox Virus according to The Collection Site of Samples from Confirmed Cases: A Systematic Review
Authors: León-Figueroa Darwin A. , Barboza Joshuan J. , Saldaña-Cumpa Hortencia M. , Moreno-Ramos Emilly , Bonilla-Aldana D. Katterine , Valladares-Garrido Mario J. , Sah Ranjit , Rodriguez-Morales Alfonso J.
Published: December 2022

Due to the rapid evolution of the monkeypox virus, the means by which the monkeypox virus is spread is subject to change. Therefore, the present study aims to analyze the detection of the monkeypox virus according to the collection site of samples from confirmed monkeypox cases. A systematic literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases until 5 October 2022. A total of 1022 articles were retrieved using the search strategy. After removing duplicates (n = 566) and examining by title, abstract, and full text, 65 studies reporting monkeypox case reports were included with a detailed description of risk factors, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), site of monkeypox virus-positive specimens, location of skin lesions, and diagnostic test. A total of 4537 confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported, of which 98.72% of the cases were male with a mean age of 36 years, 95.72% had a sexual behavior of being men who have sex with men, and 28.1% had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The most frequent locations of lesions in patients diagnosed with monkeypox were: 42.85% on the genitalia and 37.1% in the perianal region. All confirmed monkeypox cases were diagnosed by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and the most frequent locations of samples collected for diagnosis that tested positive for monkeypox virus were: 91.85% from skin lesions, 20.81% from the oropharynx, 3.19% from blood, and 2.43% from seminal fluid. The disease course of the cases with monkeypox was asynchronous, with no severe complications, and most patients did not report specific treatment but simply followed a symptomatic treatment.
Diagnostic Specificity of Two Dengue Virus IgG ELISAs after Yellow Fever and Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccination
Authors: Schnabel Isabelle , Schneitler Sophie , Schüttoff Tom , Trawinski Henning , Lübbert Christoph , Jassoy Christian
Published: December 2022

Dengue virus (DENV) antibody assays frequently cross-react with sera from individuals who have been infected with or vaccinated against related flaviviruses. The goal of this study was to determine the specificity of two DENV ELISAs with sera from individuals vaccinated against yellow fever virus (YFV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). The Panbio and the Novatec Dengue IgG ELISAs were tested with sera obtained 3–4 weeks or 0.5–6 years after YFV or JEV vaccination and the diagnostic specificity of the assays was determined. As controls, the sera were tested using DENV, YFV, JEV, Zika and West Nile virus neutralization assays. The diagnostic specificity of the Panbio and the Novatec ELISA with sera from YFV-vaccinated subjects was 98.2% and 88.2%, respectively. Cross-reactions were rare in the first 4 weeks despite high YFV-neutralizing antibody titers and were mostly found later. The specificity of the Panbio and Novatec assays with sera from JEV-vaccinated individuals was 100% and 92.9%. Cross-reactions occurred in the early time period after vaccination. The measurement values of the two ELISAs correlated strongly. Thus, the Panbio ELISA showed higher diagnostic specificity and may be suitable for seroprevalence studies in areas with high disease prevalence.
Prospects of Searching for Type Ia Supernovae with 2.5-m Wide Field Survey Telescope
Authors: Hu Maokai , Hu Lei , Jiang Ji-an , Xiao Lin , Fan Lulu , Wei Junjie , Wu Xuefeng
Published: December 2022

Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are thermonuclear explosions of carbon-oxygen white dwarfs (WDs) and are well-known as a distance indicator. However, it is still unclear how WDs increase their mass near the Chandrasekhar limit and how the thermonuclear runaway happens. The observational clues associated with these open questions, such as the photometric data within hours to days since the explosion, are scarce. Thus, an essential way is to discover SNe Ia at specific epochs with optimal surveys. The 2.5 m Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST) is an upcoming survey facility deployed in western China. In this paper, we assess the detectability of SNe Ia with mock observations of the WFST. Followed by the volumetric rate, we generate a spectral series of SNe Ia based on a data-based model and introduce the line-of-sight extinction to calculate the brightness from the observer. By comparing with the detection limit of the WFST, which is affected by the observing conditions, we can count the number of SNe Ia discovered by mock WFST observations. We expect that the WFST can find more than 3.0×104 pre-maximum SNe Ia within one year of running. In particular, the WFST could discover about 45 bright SNe Ia, 99 early phase SNe Ia, or 1.1×104 well-observed SNe Ia with the hypothesized Wide, Deep, or Medium modes, respectively, suggesting that the WFST will be an influential facility in time-domain astronomy.
A Customized Monkeypox Virus Genomic Database (MPXV DB v1.0) for Rapid Sequence Analysis and Phylogenomic Discoveries in CLC Microbial Genomics
Authors: Shen-Gunther Jane , Cai Hong , Wang Yufeng
Published: December 2022

Monkeypox has been a neglected, zoonotic tropical disease for over 50 years. Since the 2022 global outbreak, hundreds of human clinical samples have been subjected to next-generation sequencing (NGS) worldwide with raw data deposited in public repositories. However, sequence analysis for in-depth investigation of viral evolution remains hindered by the lack of a curated, whole genome Monkeypox virus (MPXV) database (DB) and efficient bioinformatics pipelines. To address this, we developed a customized MPXV DB for integration with “ready-to-use” workflows in the CLC Microbial Genomics Module for whole genomic and metagenomic analysis. After database construction (218 MPXV genomes), whole genome alignment, pairwise comparison, and evolutionary analysis of all genomes were analyzed to autogenerate tabular outputs and visual displays (collective runtime: 16 min). The clinical utility of the MPXV DB was demonstrated by using a Chimpanzee fecal, hybrid-capture NGS dataset (publicly available) for metagenomic, phylogenomic, and viral/host integration analysis. The clinically relevant MPXV DB embedded in CLC workflows proved to be a rapid method of sequence analysis useful for phylogenomic exploration and a wide range of applications in translational science.
Human Papillomavirus Cervical Infection: Many Ways to a Single Destination
Authors: Gardella Barbara , Pasquali Marianna Francesca , Dominoni Mattia
Published: December 2022

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection represents the most diffuse sexually transmitted disease of the lower genital tract, with an estimated risk of infection in the general population of 80% over the course of the lifetime [...]
Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Authors: van den Berg Jesse M. , Remmelzwaal Sharon , Blom Marieke T. , van Hoek Beryl A. C. E. , Swart Karin M. A. , Overbeek Jetty A. , Burchell George L. , Herings Ron M. C. , Elders Petra J. M.
Published: December 2022

Persons with diabetes mellitus may have an increased risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 compared to persons without diabetes. Prior studies indicate that immune response and thus vaccine effectiveness might be lower in persons with diabetes. We aimed to systematically review the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in adults with diabetes. Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched for studies that evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in adults with diabetes, published before 4 March 2022. Risk of bias in the included studies was evaluated using the ROBINS-I tool. At least two reviewers conducted the study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment independently. After screening of 2196 studies, a total of 17 articles were included. Six different COVID-19 vaccines (Ad5-nCoV-S, AZD1222, BNT162b2, CoronaVac, JNJ-78436735, and mRNA-1273) were included in the synthesis. Vaccine effectiveness was reported for SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptomatic COVID-19, hospitalization, and death, and ranged from 24 to 96% in persons with diabetes, and from 33 to 97% in total study populations; effectiveness was generally lower for persons with diabetes. Odds ratios for breakthrough infection or severe COVID-19 ranged from 1.03 to 2.41 in vaccinated persons with diabetes compared to persons without diabetes. Even though the included studies were very heterogeneous, results from the synthesis indicate that effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines might be lower in persons with diabetes. More research is needed on the comparison of vaccine effectiveness between persons with and without diabetes, and the effectiveness of repeat COVID-19 vaccinations.
Risk of Infection and Duration of Protection after the Booster Dose of the Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine BNT162b2 among Healthcare Workers in a Large Teaching Hospital in Italy: Results of an Observational Study
Authors: Pascucci Domenico , Grossi Adriano , Lontano Alberto , Marziali Eleonora , Nurchis Mario , Grassi Vincenzo , Raponi Matteo , Vetrugno Giuseppe , Capelli Giovanni , Calabrò Giovanna , Staiti Domenico , Sanguinetti Maurizio , Damiani Gianfranco , Laurenti Patrizia
Published: December 2022

The efficacy of the first schedule of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines has decreased after the surge of the Delta variant, posing the need to administer a booster dose to enhance the neutralising immune response. This study aims at evaluating the duration of protection given by the booster dose of Pfizer–BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in healthcare workers (HCWs) of a large teaching hospital in Rome and to analyse the factors associated with post-booster vaccination infections. Data about vaccinations of HCWs with the BNT162b2 vaccine and nasal swabs positive for SARS-CoV-2 were extracted from the digital archives of the hospital from 27 September 2021 to 31 May 2022. In total, 5770 HCWs were observed. The cumulative risk of becoming infected by SARS-CoV-2 increased with time (2.5% at 4 weeks, 17% at 12 weeks and 40% at 24 weeks) and was significantly higher for females, younger classes of patients and for those who had developed a hybrid immunity (natural infection plus one dose, namely the primary schedule, added to the booster dose) compared to those who had completed the three doses. This study describes the duration and the determinants of the protection against infections after the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring of vaccine-induced immunogenicity.
COVID-19 Vaccination Did Not Increase the Risk of Potentially Related Serious Adverse Events: 18-Month Cohort Study in an Italian Province
Authors: Flacco Maria Elena , Acuti Martellucci Cecilia , Soldato Graziella , Di Martino Giuseppe , Carota Roberto , De Benedictis Marco , Di Marco Graziano , Parruti Giustino , Di Luzio Rossano , Caponetti Antonio , Manzoli Lamberto
Published: December 2022

This cohort study on the entire population of an Italian Province assessed the incidence of potentially vaccine-related serious adverse events (PVR-SAEs) by COVID-19 vaccination status. From January 2021 to July 2022, we extracted all deaths and hospitalizations due to several cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis from National Healthcare System official data. During the follow-up, 5743 individuals died, and 2097 were hospitalized for PVR-SAEs. Vaccinated subjects (n = 259,821) did not show an increased risk of all-cause death, non-COVID death, or any PVR-SAEs, as compared to the unvaccinated (n = 56,494). These results were consistent across genders, age-classes, vaccine types, and SARS-CoV-2 infection status and did not vary in Cox models adjusting for age, gender, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and selected comorbidities. In the infected population, any dose of vaccine was associated with a lower likelihood of death and PVR-SAE. In the uninfected population, subjects who received one or two doses showed a significantly higher incidence of most outcomes, likely due to a large selection bias introduced by the Italian restriction policies targeting uninfected subjects who received less than three doses. In conclusion, COVID-19 vaccination was not associated with an increase of mortality or selected PVR-SAEs incidence. Further research is warranted to evaluate the long-term safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Binocular Information Improves the Reliability and Consistency of Pictorial Relief
Authors: Hibbard Paul B. , Hornsey Rebecca L. , Asher Jordi M.
Published: December 2022

Binocular disparity is an important cue to three-dimensional shape. We assessed the contribution of this cue to the reliability and consistency of depth in stereoscopic photographs of natural scenes. Observers viewed photographs of cluttered scenes while adjusting a gauge figure to indicate the apparent three-dimensional orientation of the surfaces of objects. The gauge figure was positioned on the surfaces of objects at multiple points in the scene, and settings were made under monocular and binocular, stereoscopic viewing. Settings were used to create a depth relief map, indicating the apparent three-dimensional structure of the scene. We found that binocular cues increased the magnitude of apparent depth, the reliability of settings across repeated measures, and the consistency of perceived depth across participants. These results show that binocular cues make an important contribution to the precise and accurate perception of depth in natural scenes that contain multiple pictorial cues.
Spatiotemporal Variation of Riverine Dissolved Organic Matter Degradation Based on EEMs-PARAFAC: A Case Study of Shili River in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China, as a Typical Demonstration City of the Yangtze River protection Strategy
Authors: Li Xiaxia , Yuan Keting , Chai Beibei , Chen Jianghai , Chen Ruihong , Chen Xiang , Kang Aiqing , Li Ming , Lei Xiaohui
Published: December 2022

This study investigated the spatio-temporal distribution of dissolved organic matter (DOM) composition and its sources before and after degradation in the Shili River watershed in Jiujiang (China). Spatio-temporal variation of riverine DOM water samples before and after five days of degradation in a simulated channel was characterized by spectral feature analysis using three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy coupled with parallel factor analysis. Across all water samples (#1,#2 and #3) before and after degradation, a total of four fluorescent components in DOM were identified: C1, C2, C3, and C4. The aromaticity index (SUVA254) was negatively correlated with the C2 and C3 components and biological index (BIX) and freshness index (β:α), but it had little correlation with the humification index (HIX). The greater the aromaticity of DOM in water, the lower the proportion of recently produced DOM and its biological activity. The C3 component had a strong positive correlation with BIX, β:α, and C2. The results suggested that C2 and C3 were derived from the same substances. According to the fluorescence parameters, DOM was dominated by autochthonous contributions. The fluorescence intensity of DOM increased gradually along the direction of water flow. The increase of water temperature in spring and autumn enhanced the endogenous level of DOM. The levels and fluctuations of BIX and β:α in different seasons and different sampling points were basically consistent. DOC concentration does not fully represent the localized nature of the DOM. The analysis of some fluorescence parameters and light absorption parameters showed that the DOM source was more internal than terrestrial. This study reveals the composition, source and temporal and spatial characteristics of DOM in the Shili River Basin, which has theoretical guiding significance for water environment management.
Two new records of Dactylogyrus Diesing, 1850 (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae) from cyprinids fishes farmed in Cuba
Authors: Prats León Fernando Lucas , Rodríguez Vara Eolian M. , Martínez Pérez Mercedes , Pozo Escobar Maylee
Published: December 2022

Two monogeneans species were collected from gills of Labeo, Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) and silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Valenciennes, 1844 of four localities in the country: "La Sierpe" Fish hatchery and Zaza reservoir (Sancti Spíritus province); "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" Fish hatchery (Santiago de Cuba province); and in the Aquaculture Technologies Company, EDTA (Havana province). The two species were identified according to their morphological characteristics and morphometric measures as Dactylogyrus labei Musselius and Gussev, 1976 (Gussev, 1976) from L. rohita; and Dactylogyrus hypophthalmichthys Achmerow, 1952 from H. molitrix. The collected parasites were set in ammonium-picrate and glycerin solution, and mounted in gelatin glycerin. Drawings, digital images and morphometric data were presented for each species. These new monogeneans records for Cuba also represent a new world geographical location.
Histopatología de juveniles cultivados de Totoaba macdonaldi asociados con aislamientos bacterianos identificados molecularmente como Vibrio spp. durante un evento de aumento de temperatura
Authors: Cáceres Jorge , Trejo-Ramos Dora Alejandra , Sánchez-Serrano Samuel , Vásquez-Yeomans Rebeca , Cruz-Flores Roberto
Published: December 2022

Totoaba macdonaldi is an endangered species of croaker endemic to the Gulf of California, Mexico. This species has been cultured for the repopulation of wild stocks and commercialization at the Wildlife Management and Conservation Unit for the culture of T. macdonaldi at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico. A mortality episode was observed in 50 day-old juveniles, that coincided with an increase of temperature from 16 to 25.5˚C that affected the aquaculture facility. Histopathological and bacteriological analysis of survivor fishes were conducted to investigate the possible causes of mortality. Gill damage including severe congestion in gill filaments, necrosis, and epithelial dissociation of lamellae were observed. Moreover, epidermal, hypodermic necrosis, as well as diffuse bacterial colonization of the dermis was detected. Severe congestion and hemolysis were detected in the heart’s atrium and hepatic portal vessels. From the skin lesions, eight colonies of bacteria were isolated, these corresponded to four species of genus Vibrio, tentatively identified by partial sequence of the 16S rRNA gene as Vibrio harveyi, V. rotiferianus, V. brasilensis and V. shilonii. From them, V. harveyi corresponded to 4 of the 8 isolates and was found in all moribund fishes. Characteristics of the tissue alterations related with these opportunistic Vibrio spp. suggest an acute mortality event favoured by a temperature increase. This is the first record of the histopathology of T. macdonaldi juveniles that suffered an unusual mortality event under an increase of temperature in cultured conditions associated with Vibrio spp.
Mechanism of Tungsten Recovery from Spent Cemented Carbide by Molten Salt Electrodeposition
Authors: Xing Hongxuan , Li Zhen , Feng Enrui , Wang Xiaomin , Kang Hongguang , Wang Yiyong , Jin Hui , Li Jidong
Published: December 2022

The accumulation of spent carbide (YG8), not only pollutes the environment but also causes waste of tungsten, cobalt and other rare metal resources. To better address this issue, we proposed a combined electrochemical separation process of low-temperature aqueous solution and high-temperature molten salt for tungsten and cobalt. H2WO4 was obtained from spent carbide in an aqueous solution, and we calcined it to obtain WO3, which was used as a raw material to obtain tungsten by using molten salt electrodeposition. The influence of the current efficiency and the electrochemical behavior of the discharge precipitation of W(VI) were also studied. The calcination results showed that the morphology of WO3 was regular and there were no other impurities. The maximum current efficiency of 82.91% was achieved in a series of electrodeposition experiments. According to XRD and SEM analysis, the recovered product was high purity tungsten, which belongs to the simple cubic crystal system. In the W(VI) reduction mechanism experiments, the electrochemical process of W(VI) in NaCl-Na2WO4-WO3 molten salt was investigated using linear scanning voltammetry (LSV) and chronoamperometry in a three-electrode system. The LSV showed that W(VI) was reduced at the cathode in two steps and the electrode reaction was controlled by diffusion. The fitting results of chronoamperometry showed that the nucleation mechanism of W(VI) was an instantaneous nucleation mode, and the diffusion coefficient was 7.379×10−10 cm2·s−1.
Memaksimalkan Peran Gereja Menghadapi Masalah Etis dan Ketidakadilan dalam Bisnis
Authors: Kristiantoro Sony
Published: December 2022

Business people have faced problems since decades ago, and even today, it is an injustice. Business people also face a corrupt bureaucracy that will lead to ethical problems that lead to compromise rather than negotiation. This article finds that the ethical problems faced by business people in the GKI congregation in R city are issues of injustice and dishonesty related to tax issues. Business people get solutions and sources of referrals from outside the church, namely from conscience, association with business partners, and the teachings of the golden rule, which cannot be said to be the absolute property of Christianity because these teachings are also found in the Confucian religion. Only the concept of “the fear of the LORD” was a participant's only reference. The GKI Church, especially the GKI in R city, needs to maximize its role in order to be able to equip the businessmen of its church members to run their businesses properly and responsibly.AbstrakMasalah yang dihadapi oleh pebisnis sejak puluhan tahun lalu, bahkan juga masih dirasakan saat ini adalah ketidakadilan. Pebisnis juga menghadapi birokrasi yang koruptif yang akan memunculkan masalah etis yang berujung pada sikap kompromi daripada negosiasi. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa persoalan etis yang dihadapi pebisnis di jemaat GKI di kota R, adalah persoalan ketidakadilan dan ketidakjujuran berkaitan dengan masalah pajak. Para pebisnis mendapat solusi dan sumber rujukan dari luar gereja, yakni dari hati nurani, pergaulan dengan rekan bisnis, dan ajaran kaidah emas yang tidak bisa dikatakan milik mutlak Kekristenan, karena ajaran ini juga terdapat dalam agama Kong Hu Cu. Hanya konsep ”takut akan Tuhan” yang menjadi satu-satunya rujukan yang dimiliki oleh seorang partisipan. Gereja GKI, khususnya GKI di kota R perlu memaksimalkan perannya supaya mampu membekali pebisnis anggota gerejanya untuk menjalankan bisnisnya dengan baik dan bertanggung-jawab.
Paradoks Keutamaan Kristus menurut Kolose 1:15-19 dan Peran Leluhur Memberi Berkah dalam Konteks Budaya Toraja
Authors: Bela Hardianus
Published: December 2022

This article describes the supremacy of Christ, a theological foundation built by Paul in Colossians 1:15-19 which became the basis of teaching for believers in Colossae who were growing in faith in Christ. Various false teachings shake the congregation's faith, affecting their belief in Christ. The presence of Paul's letter is an answer to the problems faced. Inspired by Paul's efforts to counter the influence of heresy in the Colossian church, the author explains the theological foundation of the supremacy of Christ in this paper. What was built by Paul is also a solid basis to counter the influence of animism, which still animates Christian believers in living life as a Toraja tribal community. Paul's theological foundation can also be a solid foundation for the existence of other local churches in Indonesia, which are often confronted with the animism that local people in Indonesia have lived.AbstrakArtikel ini memaparkan mengenai keutamaan Kristus, sebuah landasan teologi yang dibangun oleh Paulus di dalam Kolose 1:15-19 yang menjadi dasar pengajaran bagi orang-orang percaya di Kolose yang baru bertumbuh di dalam iman kepada Kristus.Konteks kehidupan yang heterogen di Kolose memicu timbulnya beragam ajaran sesat yang menggoyahkan iman jemaat sehingga berpengaruh pada kepercayaan mereka terhadap Kristus. Kehadiran surat Paulus ini adalah jawaban atas persoalan yang dihadapi.Terinspirasi dari upaya Paulus mengonter pengaruh pengajaran sesat di dalam jemaat Kolose, di dalam tulisan ini penulis memaparkan bahwa landasan teologi mengenai keutamaan Kristus yang dibangun oleh Paulus juga adalah sebuah dasar yang kokoh untuk mengonter pengaruh animisme yang masih menjiwai orang percaya Kristen di dalam menjalani kehidupan sebagai masyarakat suku Toraja. Landasan teologi dari Paulus ini juga dapat menjadi dasar yang kokoh bagi keberadaan gereja lokal lainnya di Indonesia yang seringkali diperhadapkan pada paham animisme yang pernah dihidupi oleh masyarakat lokal di Indonesia.
Refleksi Kehidupan Gereja Perdana dalam Praktik Gereja Virtual
Authors: Lizardo Jimmy
Published: December 2022

. The virtual church is a future church design that allows all human spiritual activities, such as worship, cell communities, prayer services, counseling, sacraments, evangelism, and so on, to enter soon a new era where the role of human beings is becoming increasingly insignificant and replaced with a touch of internet-based technology. The development of technology, with all its sophistication, has shifted the definition of the church. There is a characteristic of the true church, which is that 'koinonia' (communion) cannot be implemented virtually. This study aims to conduct a biblical study of the true meaning of digital ecclesiology to find whether the virtual church violates the rules of God's word or not. As well as looking for biblical patterns of spiritual life in building a virtual church. Using qualitative methods with a literature study approach through the source of books and literature as a research reference. The conclusion of this study is that the practice of virtual churches does not violate the rules of God's word; however, virtual churches need to build strong relationships between members (koinonia/communion), as the early congregations did in Acts 2:42-47, becoming a pattern (patron) of building virtual churches in today's era.AbstrakGereja virtual adalah rancangan gereja masa depan yang memungkinkan semua aktivitas rohani manusia seperti ibadah, komunitas sel, pelayanan doa, konseling, sakramen, penginjilan dan sebagainya akan segera memasuki era baru, di mana peran manusia menjadi semakin tidak signifikan dan tergantikan dengan sentuhan teknologi berbasis internet. Perkembangan teknologi dengan segala kecanggihannya membuat definisi gereja mengalami pergeseran. Ada karakteristik gereja sejati, yaitu koinonia (persekutuan) yang tidak mampu diterapkan secara virtual. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan kajian biblis makna eklesiologi digital yang sesungguhnya, untuk menemukan apakah gereja virtual menyalahi kaidah firman Tuhan atau tidak? Serta mencari pola kehidupan rohani yang Alkitabiah dalam membangun gereja virtual. Menggunakan metodekualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka, melalui sumber buku-buku dan literatur sebagai acuanpenelitian. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah praktik gereja virtual tidak menya-lahi kaidah firman Tuhan, namun demikian, gereja virtual perlu membangun relasi yang kuat antar-anggota (koinonia/persekutuan), seperti yang dilakukan jemaatmula-mula dalamKisah Para Rasul2:42-47, menjadi sebuah pola (patron) membangun gereja virtual di era sekarang ini.
Penolakan Kurban dalam Amos 5:21-27 dan Relevansinya dengan Sila Kelima Pancasila
Authors: Sriwijayati Helda , Pelmar Timothy Uriel , Tobing Sandro Hasoloan L
Published: December 2022

Amos 5:21-27 shows the Israelite sacrifice being rejected by God, even though the sacrifice fulfilled the ritual requirements. The people of Israel in the time of Amos were required by God to do justice and righteousness, but they did not do so, and the Lord sentenced them. Some scholars also argue about this rejection, and they fall into two groups. The first group concludes that God rejected the sacrifice because He did not need it. The second group believes that sacrifice is needed but must be followed by people living based on justice and righteousness. The Israelite people during Amos's time ignored justice; corruption, economic inequality, and poverty were rampant. Even though its people are religious, Indonesia also has serious social injustice problems. The poverty rate is high, economic inequality is wide, and corruption is easy to find. The interpretation of Amos 5:21-27 about justice is relevant to Pancasila, especially the fifth principle, "Keadilan Sosial Bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia".AbstrakAmos 5:21-27 menampilkan kurban orang Israel ditolak oleh TUHAN, meskipun kurban telah memenuhi syarat ritual. Orang Israel pada masa Amos dituntut oleh TUHAN untuk melakukan keadilan dan kebenaran, namun mereka tidak melakukannya dan TUHAN menjatuhkan hukuman. Beberapa ahli pun berargumen tentang penolakan itu dan mereka terbagi dalam dua kelompok. Kelompok pertama menyimpulkan TUHAN menolak kurban karena tidak membutuhkannya. Kelompok kedua berpendapat kurban tetap dibutuhkan tetapi harus diikuti kehidupan umat yang berlandaskan keadilan dan kebenaran. Mengunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan eksegesa maka didapa kesimpulan bahwa, kehidupan orang Israel pada masa Amos mengabaikan keadilan, sehingga korupsi, ketimpangan ekonomi dan kemiskinan pun merajalela. Indonesia, meski rakyatnya beragama juga memiliki masalah serius yakni ketidakadilan sosial. Angka kemiskinan tinggi; ketimpangan ekonomi lebar; korupsi mudah ditemukan. Hasil tafsir menghasilkan pertama teologi kurban yang direlevansikan untuk memaknai persembahan dan kedua keadilan Amos relevan dengan Pancasila, khususnya sila kelima “Keadilan Sosial Bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia”.
THE MEANING OF LANGUAGE IN LITERATURE WORKS AS A CULTURE AND EDUCATION TOOL
Authors: Amalia Faradela Tasya , Juanda Juanda
Published: December 2022

This study aims to discuss the relation between language and culture and an overview of language realization in literary works as a manifestation of cultural preservation. The research method used to discuss this topic is descriptive method, which provides an overview of the forms of expression in literary works in the form of traditional ceremonies, pupujian, and pupuh. The results of this study indicate that in the traditional open door ceremony which contains teachings and culture that a husband will always try to sacrifice his body and soul for his beloved wife. Pupujian teaches a person for religious education, prayer, warning, and the history of the prophet. Pupuh teaches character education that humans do not indulge in lust, advice to work hard, education to invite children to be devoted to their parents. The impact of the results of this study is that language can be used as a tool in character education for students or the general public. Therefore, character education can be taught implicitly through works produced by writers.
TANGGAPAN RESPONDEN TERHADAP MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ALTERNATIF KATAGANA
Authors: Maysarah Dina , Setiana Soni Mulyawan
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pembuatan dan hasil responden terhadap media Katagana sebagai media alternatif pembelajaran bahasa Jepang di SMA Kartika XIX-1. Media katagana dibuat menggunakan software Adobe Flash Professional CS6 dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman ActionScript 2. Materi yang terdapat pada media katagana berasal  dari buku Sakura Vol2  yang digunakan sebagai buku pembelajaran mata pelajaran bahasa Jepang kelas XI di SMA Kartika XIX-1. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode ADDIE (Anlysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Hasil dari tanggapan responden yang didapat berdasarkan kuesioner yang disebar kepada 20 orang siswa kelas XI SMA Kartika XIX-1. Berdasarkan perhitungan kuesioner, didapatkan hasil sebesar 75,1% setuju bahwa media alternatif Katagana dapat membantu pembelajaran bahasa Jepang di SMA Kartika XIX-1. Hasil dari penelitian diharapkan dapat meningkatkan minat serta motivasi siswa dalam mempelajari bahasa Jepang agar lebih efektif dan efisien.
BEAUTY STEREOTYPE PORTRAYED THROUGH CELIE'S PERFORMANCE IN "THE COLOR PURPLE" NOVEL BY ALICE WALKER
Authors: Tanjung Annisa Harli , Dewi Nenden Rikma
Published: December 2022

The stereotype is commonly used to recognize and identify particular individual or societies. One of stereotype which is depicted in Alice Walkerâ€™s â€œThe Color Purple" is the beauty. The beauty stereotype is experienced by most of women in the story. They are required to fulfill certain standards in order to be labeled as a graceful and beautiful woman, even that standards are imposed to be decisive for the women to enter society and the societyâ€™s system. The existing system in the community is majority controlled by thought or ideology that emphasizes the male opinion, or it is also called patriarchy.  Celie, an African-American woman, is a main character facing the oppression not only because she is uneducated but also unfit the stereotype. In order to recognize kinds of beauty stereotype, this paper is using descriptive analytic method. Meanwhile, Naomi Wolf (2002) ideas on Beauty Myth is used to identify the issue. Through finding and discussions, it can be concluded that body figure and style are two dominant parts in womenâ€™s beauty stereotype.
ALIH KODE DALAM KANAL YOUTUBE GHIB OJISAN
Authors: Hariyana Anggi Siska , Arianingsih Anisa
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan fungsi dari alih kode yang terdapat dalam video kanal YouTube Ghib Ojisan yang berjudul Another 3 Things You Should Not Do To Japanese. Penelitian menggunakan metode dekskriptif kualitatif dengan objek berupa kalimat-kalimat yang mengandung unsur alih kode dari hasil transkripsi video sebanyak 8 data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alih kode dalam video Ghib Ojisan yang berjudul Another 3 Things You Should Not Do To Japanese  memiliki 4 fungsi, yaitu kualifikasi pesan, rutinitas sosial, spesifikasi mitra tutur, dan kutipan. Fungsi yang paling banyak ditemukan adalah kualifikasi pesan, yaitu sebanyak 5 data, fungsi kutipan sebanyak 2 data, sedangkan fungsi alih kode yang paling sedikit adalah spesifikasi mitra tutur dan rutinitas sosial yakni masing-masing sebanyak 1 data.
FAKTOR PENYEBAB KONFORMITAS DALAM NOVEL KONBINI NINGEN
Authors: Hidayat Bayu Rizkia , Febrianty Fenny
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh stigma atau standar yang kerap kali ditemui dalam kelompok masyarakat tertentu. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bentuk konformitas dan faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya konformitas pada tokoh Keiko Furukura dalam novel Konbini Ningen karya Sayaka Murata. Metode penelitian yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan psikologi sastra. Teori utama yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu teori tentang konformitas yang diungkapkan Myers serta teori pendukung tentang konformitas yang diungkapkan Sunarto dan Prayitno. Lalu, untuk menganalisis data penulis menggunakan teori struktur kepribadian Sigmund Freud yang berikaitan dengan hasrat (id) pertimbangan baik dan buruk (superego) dan pelaksana dari kedua hal tersebut (ego) serta teori karakterisasi yang diungkapkan oleh Nurgiyantoro untuk kemudian dikaitkan dengan konformitas agar ditemukan simpulan yang padu. Data yang menjadi objek penelitian berupa kutipan-kutipan bentuk konformitas dan faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya konformitas pada tokoh Keiko Furukura. Bentuk konformitas tokoh Keiko Furukura terdapat tujuh kutipan, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya konformitas pada tokoh Keiko Furukura delapan belas kutipan. Hasil analisis data dalam penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa terdapat dua bentuk konformitas pada tokoh Keiko Furukura adalah konformitas pemenuhan dan konformitas internalisasi, dalam konformitas pemenuhan aspek (superego) lebih dominan sedangkan dalam konformitas internalisasi aspek (id) lebih dominan, lalu faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya konformitas pada tokoh Keiko Furukura adalah tekanan kelompok dan pengaruh dari orang yang disukai. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menambah wawasan pembaca tentang fenomena konformitas sehingga interaksi dalam ruang lingkup sosial dapat berjalan dengan lebih sehat.