bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A human-serum-free medium can induce more infectious P. falciparum gametocytes than a conventional human-serum-containing medium
Authors: Miura Kazutoyo , Deng Bingbing , Varadharajan Suresh Ragavan , Gebremicale Yonas T. , Zhou Luwen , Pham Thao P. , Roche Kyle , Diouf Ababacar , Lovell Jonathan F. , Julien Jean-Philippe , Long Carole A.
Published: September 2024

Malaria remains a global health problem, and the standard membrane feeding assay (SMFA) is a key functional assay for development of new interventions to stop malaria transmission from human to mosquito. For SMFA, media with ~ 10% of human serum has been used for infectious gametocyte cultures, however, there are multiple challenges to obtain a suitable human serum. Here we show a human-serum-free culture medium (HSF), which was a mixture of two stem cell culture media and AlbuMAX, supported infectious gametocyte growth. Moreover, the HSF-induced gametocytes elicited significantly higher numbers of oocysts compared to gametocytes cultured with conventional human serum medium (Conv). While some caution is required when comparing percent transmission reducing activity data generated from HSF-SMFA and Conv-SMFA, the HSF method can facilitate the establishment of gametocyte cultures or SMFA by bypassing the need for human serum. Thus, this study will support future development of P. falciparum transmission-blocking interventions.
Dim light at night unmasks sex-specific differences in circadian and autonomic regulation of cardiovascular physiology
Authors: Prabhat Abhilash , Sami Dema , Ehlman Allison , Stumpf Isabel , Seward Tanya , Su Wen , Gong Ming C. , Schroder Elizabeth A. , Delisle Brian P.
Published: September 2024

Shift work and artificial light at night disrupt the entrainment of endogenous circadian rhythms in physiology and behavior to the day-night cycle. We hypothesized that exposure to dim light at night (dLAN) disrupts feeding rhythms, leading to sex-specific changes in autonomic signaling and day-night heart rate and blood pressure rhythms. Compared to mice housed in 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycles, mice exposed to dLAN showed reduced amplitudes in day-night feeding, heart rate, and blood pressure rhythms. In female mice, dLAN reduced the amplitude of day-night cardiovascular rhythms by decreasing the relative sympathetic regulation at night, while in male mice, it did so by increasing the relative sympathetic regulation during the daytime. Time-restricted feeding to the dim light cycle reversed these autonomic changes in both sexes. We conclude that dLAN induces sex-specific changes in autonomic regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and time-restricted feeding may represent a chronotherapeutic strategy to mitigate the cardiovascular impact of light at night.
Photoaging enhances the leaching of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and transformation products from polyvinyl chloride microplastics into aquatic environments
Authors: Henkel Charlotte , Hüffer Thorsten , Peng Ruoting , Gao Xiaoyu , Ghoshal Subhasis , Hofmann Thilo
Published: September 2024

Increasing chemical pollution is a threat to sustainable water resources worldwide. Plastics and harmful additives released from plastics add to this burden and might pose a risk to aquatic organisms, and human health. Phthalates, which are common plasticizers and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, are released from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics and are a cause of concern. Therefore, the leaching kinetics of additives, including the influence of environmental weathering, are key to assessing exposure concentrations but remain largely unknown. We show that photoaging strongly enhances the leaching rates of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) by a factor of 1.5, and newly-formed harmful transformation products, such as mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), phthalic acid, and phthalic anhydride from PVC microplastics into the aquatic environment. Leaching half-lives of DEHP reduced from 449 years for pristine PVC to 121 years for photoaged PVC. Aqueous boundary layer diffusion (ABLD) is the limiting mass transfer process for the release of DEHP from pristine and photoaged PVC microplastics. The leaching of transformation products is limited by intraparticle diffusion (IPD). The calculated mass transfer rates can be used to predict exposure concentrations of harmful additives in the aquatic environment.
Inhibition of hepatic oxalate overproduction ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Authors: Das Sandeep , Finney Alexandra C. , Anand Sumit Kumar , Rohilla Sumati , Liu Yuhao , Pandey Nilesh , Ghrayeb Alia , Kumar Dhananjay , Nunez Kelley , Liu Zhipeng , Arias Fabio , Zhao Ying , Pearson-Gallion Brenna H. , McKinney M. Peyton , Richard Koral S. E. , Gomez-Vidal Jose A. , Abdullah Chowdhury S. , Cockerham Elizabeth D. , Eniafe Joseph , Yurochko Andrew D. , Magdy Tarek , Pattillo Christopher B. , Kevil Christopher G. , Razani Babak , Bhuiyan Md. Shenuarin , Seeley Erin H. , Galliano Gretchen E. , Wei Bo , Tan Lin , Mahmud Iqbal , Surakka Ida , Garcia-Barrio Minerva T. , Lorenzi Philip L. , Gottlieb Eyal , Salido Eduardo , Zhang Jifeng , Orr A. Wayne , Liu Wanqing , Diaz-Gavilan Monica , Chen Y. Eugene , Dhanesha Nirav , Thevenot Paul T. , Cohen Ari J. , Yurdagul Arif , Rom Oren
Published: September 2024

The incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is on the rise, and with limited pharmacological therapy available, identification of new metabolic targets is urgently needed. Oxalate is a terminal metabolite produced from glyoxylate by hepatic lactate dehydrogenase (LDHA). The liver-specific alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGXT) detoxifies glyoxylate, preventing oxalate accumulation. Here we show that AGXT is suppressed and LDHA is activated in livers from patients and mice with MASH, leading to oxalate overproduction. In turn, oxalate promotes steatosis in hepatocytes by inhibiting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPARα) transcription and fatty acid β-oxidation and induces monocyte chemotaxis via C–C motif chemokine ligand 2. In male mice with diet-induced MASH, targeting oxalate overproduction through hepatocyte-specific AGXT overexpression or pharmacological inhibition of LDHA potently lowers steatohepatitis and fibrosis by inducing PPARα-driven fatty acid β-oxidation and suppressing monocyte chemotaxis, nuclear factor-κB and transforming growth factor-β targets. These findings highlight hepatic oxalate overproduction as a target for the treatment of MASH.
Modeling surge dynamics improves coastal flood estimates in a global set of tropical cyclones
Authors: Vogt Thomas , Treu Simon , Mengel Matthias , Frieler Katja , Otto Christian
Published: September 2024

Tropical cyclone-induced storm surge is a major coastal risk, which will be further amplified by rising sea levels under global warming. Here, we present a computational efficient, globally applicable modeling approach in which ocean surge and coastal inundation dynamics are modeled in a single step by the open-source solver GeoClaw. We compare our approach to two state-of-the-art, globally applicable approaches: (i) using a static inundation model to translate coastal water level time series from a full-scale physical ocean dynamics into inundated areas, and (ii) a fully static approach directly mapping wind fields to inundation areas. For a global set of 71 storms, we compare the modeled flooded areas to satellite-based floodplain observations. We find that, overall, the models have only moderate skill in reproducing the observed floodplains. GeoClaw performs better than the two other modeling approaches that lack a process-based representation of inundation dynamics. The computational efficiency of the presented approach opens up new perspectives for global assessments of coastal risks from tropical cyclones.
The human disease-associated gene ZNFX1 controls inflammation through inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome
Authors: Huang Jing , Wang Yao , Jia Xin , Zhao Changfeng , Zhang Meiqi , Bao Mi , Fu Pan , Cheng Cuiqin , Shi Ruona , Zhang Xiaofei , Cui Jun , Wan Gang , Xu Anlong
Published: September 2024

Inherited deficiency of zinc finger NFX1-type containing 1 (ZNFX1), a dsRNA virus sensor, is associated with severe familial immunodeficiency, multisystem inflammatory disease, increased susceptibility to viruses, and early mortality. However, limited treatments for patients with pathological variants of ZNFX1 exist due to an incomplete understanding of the diseases resulting from ZNFX1 mutations. Here, we demonstrate that ZNFX1 specifically inhibits the activation of the NLR family pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in response to NLRP3 activators both in vitro and in vivo. ZNFX1 retains NLRP3 in the cytoplasm and prevents its accumulation in the TGN38 + /TGN46+ vesicles in the resting state. Upon NLRP3 inflammasome activation, ZNFX1 is cleaved by caspase-1, establishing a feed-forward loop that promotes NLRP3 accumulation in the trans-Golgi network (TGN) and amplifies the activity of the downstream cascade. Expression of wild-type ZNFX1, but not of ZNFX1 with human pathogenic mutations, rescues the impairment of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition. Our findings reveal a dual role of ZNFX1 in virus sensing and suppression of inflammation, which may become valuable for the development of treatments for ZNFX1 mutation-related diseases.
A novel bacterial effector protein mediates ER-LD membrane contacts to regulate host lipid droplets
Authors: Angara Rajendra Kumar , Sadi Arif , Gilk Stacey D
Published: September 2024

Effective intracellular communication between cellular organelles occurs at dedicated membrane contact sites (MCSs). Tether proteins are responsible for the establishment of MCSs, enabling direct communication between organelles to ensure organelle function and host cell homeostasis. While recent research has identified tether proteins in several bacterial pathogens, their functions have predominantly been associated with mediating inter-organelle communication between the bacteria containing vacuole (BCV) and the host endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Here, we identify a novel bacterial effector protein, CbEPF1, which acts as a molecular tether beyond the confines of the BCV and facilitates interactions between host cell organelles. Coxiella burnetii, an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen, encodes the FFAT motif-containing protein CbEPF1 which localizes to host lipid droplets (LDs). CbEPF1 establishes inter-organelle contact sites between host LDs and the ER through its interactions with VAP family proteins. Intriguingly, CbEPF1 modulates growth of host LDs in a FFAT motif-dependent manner. These findings highlight the potential for bacterial effector proteins to impact host cellular homeostasis by manipulating inter-organelle communication beyond conventional BCVs.
Analytical Separation Science
Authors: Pirok Bob W J , Schoenmakers Peter J
Published: September 2024

There is a pervasive need for analytical separations in many fields of science and in many different industries. Analytical measurements are vital to understand processes and materials, to develop or improve products and to protect the health of individuals and entire ecosystems. Separations are needed in many situations because most samples are (complex) mixtures. Thus, scientists in academia and industry need analytical separations.

This book teaches (almost) all the important aspects of analytical separation science to students and practicing analysts at various points in their careers. For those new to separation science, it features basic modules in which fundamental concepts and analytical practice are described. Master modules provide more in-depth treatments intended for graduate students. Advanced modules bring the reader to the current frontiers of separation science and encourage further reading.

Emphasis is on the main analytical separation techniques of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, but due attention is paid to a number of other methods and to sample preparation. Knowledge on statistics and chemometrics is provided, so that separation scientists can obtain relevant information from analytical data. Finally, the book describes how a sound understanding can be used to successfully develop optimal separation methods.
Forensic Science
Authors: Rankin Brian , Bolton-King Rachel
Published: September 2024

Forensic science in its simplest definition is the application of science within a legal framework. Further definitions are explored in this chapter as forensic science continues to grow and incorporate additional sciences and approaches. Of interest to the reader would be the definition and principles incorporated within the Sydney declaration discussed widely at the International Association of Forensic Science held in Sydney, Australia in 2023. Forensic science is the independent input to an investigation and the unbiased contribution to the court. However, no matter how valuable this application is, be it at the scene or in the laboratory, by providing intelligence to police or input to the courts, and its position within the justice system in terms of public sector (mainly police forces) or private sector (commercial providers), the industry has been subjected to many changes over the last 30 years. Questions and debate on how forensic science should be paid for, who should pay, how forensic science is used to keep ahead of the perpetrators of crime and foster innovation are all aspects touched upon in this chapter, but will no doubt continue to be debated for years to come. The definition of forensic science, who delivers it and what changes have taken place since the previous edition of this book will also be discussed.
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Authors: Harrison Karl , Hackman Lucina
Published: September 2024

This chapter discusses the historical development and current methodology of the two closely related and complementary disciplines, forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology, as well as the educational requirements and certification processes for practitioners of both. Forensic archaeology involves search, location, excavation and body recovery. Forensic anthropology encompasses the identification of remains as human and their recovery, estimation of the minimum number of individuals, the biological profile for identification purposes, time since death and trauma interpretation. Practitioners of both disciplines may be asked to assist investigators of homicides, suicides, accidental deaths and, in the case of forensic archaeology, no-body murders. In an international setting, both forensic archaeologists and anthropologists work to locate, recover and analyse human remains in mass fatality events (in post conflict zones and/or concerning acts of terrorism), political disappearances, natural disasters and transportation disasters. As for other disciplines within forensic science, forensic archaeologists and anthropologists must be prepared to present and defend their evidence in a court of law.
Trace and Contact Evidence
Authors: Jacob Sarah
Published: September 2024

Trace evidence refers to minute samples of material other than those which are biological in nature. A wide range of trace materials are encountered in casework at forensic laboratories. These range from those which are examined routinely and subject to standard operating procedures, including glass, paint and fibres, through to those which are rarely encountered, examples being glue, pen ink, and glitter. The examination of these rarely encountered trace materials will rely on the skill and experience of the forensic scientist as well as the various techniques of examination available to them. This chapter describes the assessment, laboratory examination and interpretation of trace evidence cases in general terms as well as the various techniques of analysis available at the laboratory. The chapter will then move on to consider each of the trace evidence types routinely encountered at the laboratory in greater depth, specifically glass, paint, fibres, condom lubricants and noxious chemicals, including case studies. The chapter will conclude with a look at examples of cases involving rarely encountered trace evidence types including how these cases were tackled and interpreted by the forensic scientist.
Identification of the Individual
Authors: Bleay Stephen , Charlton David , Reedman Clive
Published: September 2024

It is critical in any investigation that any individual who has committed a crime can be positively identified. Identification can be achieved through the analysis of DNA or, as explored here in this chapter, using various features of the body and the impressions left by them as they can also provide a means of identification and individualisation, both for crime investigation and for biometric purposes. The principal feature used in this way is a fingerprint, and the majority of the chapter focuses on the way in which fingermarks are deposited, visualised, and photographed in order to provide an image for comparison with fingerprints held on a database. A description is also given of the approach used by examiners when conducting a fingermark comparison in criminal identification, in particular focusing on the recent attention that has been given to the potential for contextual and cognitive biases to influence decision making. Finally, an overview is given of the concept of a biometric system and the way in which biometrics such as fingerprints are enrolled onto databases. The way in which biometrics could impact on criminal investigations in the future is also discussed.
Pb6Ba3Si2S8I10: a new thiohalide with a quasi-two-dimensional structure and wide band gap
Authors: Zhao Wang , Zhou Jiazheng , Wang Linan , Jin Wenqi , Kong Yingying , Chu Yu , Li Junjie
Published: September 2024

A new Pb-based thiohalide Pb6Ba3Si2S8I10 with a unique quasi-two-dimensional structure has been rationally designed by a mixed anionic and dimensional reduction combined strategy and synthesized by the flux method.
A flexible dual-mode sensor with decoupled strain and temperature sensing for smart robots
Authors: Li Shiying , Yang Mengyu , Wu Yuanzhao , Asghar Waqas , Lu Xingjian , Zhang Haifeng , Cui Enhong , Fang Zaojun , Shang Jie , Liu Yiwei , Li Run-Wei
Published: September 2024

The neutral surface in the structural design enables a flexible dual modal strain sensor with strain–temperature decoupling. At the same time, material selection ensures stable sensing of temperature and strain over a wide temperature range.
Beyond aromatherapy: can essential oil loaded nanocarriers revolutionize cancer treatment?
Authors: Alabrahim Obaydah Abd Alkader , Lababidi Jude Majed , Fritzsche Wolfgang , Azzazy Hassan Mohamed El-Said
Published: September 2024

Loading essential oils in novel nanocarriers enhances their activities against cancer, a complex global health burden.
Design, synthesis, and high-throughput in vitro anti-cancer evaluation of novel 4-aminopyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives: potential anti-cancer candidates against UO-31 renal cancer cells
Authors: Dash Amitananda , Vaddamanu Guruswamy , Hawsawi Mohammed B. , Alluhaibi Mustafa S. , Gurijala Pavana Kumari , Mulakayala Naveen
Published: September 2024

Twenty novel 4-aminopyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine core compounds were synthesized, characterized and identified as novel anti-cancer compounds. These compounds showed excellent activity against UO-31 Renal Cancer Cells.
Revisiting oxidation and reduction reactions for synthesizing a three-dimensional hydrogel of reduced graphene oxide
Authors: Le Hon Nhien , Dao Thi Bang Tam , Nguyen Trung Do , Dinh Duc Anh , Ha Thuc Chi Nhan , Le Van Hieu
Published: September 2024

A cascade-design self-heating oxidation reaction provides outstanding energy and chemical efficiencies for graphene oxide production. A reduction reaction using highly alkaline ammonia leads to a bioinspired hydrogel of reduced graphene oxide.
Novel pyridine isonicotinoyl hydrazone derivative: synthesis, complexation and investigation for decontamination of DR-81 from wastewater
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed A. , Salama Eslam , Mahmoud M. H. H. , Ebaid Mohamed , Khalifa Mohamed A.
Published: September 2024

Herein, novel aroylhydrazone (E/Z)-N′-((3-methylpyridin-2-yl)methylene)isonicotinohydrazide ligand (MPIH) 3 and its Zn(ii)-MPIH complex 4 were synthesized and investigated to adsorb direct red 81 dye (DR-81) from aqueous media.
Utilizing perhalopyridine-based alkynes as suitable precursors for the synthesis of novel poly(1,2,3-triazolyl)-substituted perhalopyridines
Authors: Khorasani Fereshteh , Ranjbar-Karimi Reza , Mohammadiannejad Kazem
Published: September 2024

A novel series of poly(1,2,3-triazolyl)-substituted perhalopyridines were synthesized under ultrasonic irradiation. We also developed an effective method for the preparation of ((1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)-3,4,5,6-tetrachloropyridines.
Crystal engineering of a new platform of hybrid ultramicroporous materials and their C2H2/CO2 separation properties
Authors: O'Hearn Daniel J. , Sensharma Debobroto , Raza Asif , Bezrukov Andrey A. , Vandichel Matthias , Mukherjee Soumya , Zaworotko Michael J.
Published: September 2024

This study explores the use of diamine chelating ligands in two prototypal hybrid ultramicroporous materials for acetylene-selective separation from carbon dioxide. One, SOFOUR-2-Zn, uses the eco-friendly sulphate anion as a pillar.
Dynamical crossovers and correlations in a harmonic chain of active particles
Authors: Paul Subhajit , Dhar Abhishek , Chaudhuri Debasish
Published: September 2024

We explore the dynamics of a tracer in a harmonic chain of active particles, investigating the influence of interactions. Depending upon the time-scales governed by the interaction and the persistence of activity, we explore crossovers between different scaling behaviors of its dynamics.
Bubbles and drops between circular frames: shape, force and stability analysis
Authors: Walzel Friedrich , Dijoux Jonathan , Jacomine Leandro , Harle Élodie , Muller Pierre , Charitat Thierry , Drenckhan Wiebke
Published: September 2024

Combining experiments, simulations and theory, we provide a complete shape analysis of two bubbles held by circular frames in the parameter space of different frame radii, distances between frames and contact angle between bubbles (0°, 60° and 90°).
Dendrite suppression by scalable acid treatment of zinc metal anodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Authors: Lyu Huanlin , Cui Suihan , Huang Chao , Ruan Qingdong , Zhang Xiaolin , Xu Junmin , Xiong Fangyu , Li Dan , Chu Paul K.
Published: September 2024

A quick and simple HCl treatment is designed to suppress the formation of Zn dendrites on Zn metal anodes. This special microgroove structure homogenizes the electric field on the surface of the Zn plate, giving rise to more uniform Zn deposition.
A Bi–Cu bimetallene array/carbonic anhydrase biohybrid for efficient and selective CO2 electroreduction at low concentration
Authors: Shu Minli , Zhu Xuefang , Wang Zhe , Xiao Xue , Li Shuni , Chen Yu , Jiang Yucheng
Published: September 2024

The CA/Bi–Cu BML biohybrid demonstrates remarkable electrocatalytic performance for the CO2RR, achieving 100% selectivity towards formic acid production with a FEHCOOH of 88.57%.
Breaking the symmetry of sulfur defect states via atomic substitution for enhanced CO2 photoreduction
Authors: Ma Yingxin , Tao Haolan , Guo Xuyun , Yang Peinuo , Xing Dan , Nicolosi Valeria , Zhang Yu , Lian Cheng , Qiu Bocheng
Published: September 2024

Asymmetric sulfur vacancies were incorporated into defective SnS2 through a Cu dopant, aimed at preserving the energy of photoexcited electrons and strengthening the metal–sulfur covalency.
A gas-phase alkali-halide-assisted stable precursor supplied from zirconium carbide for the synthesis of 2D large-sized ZrS2 nanosheets
Authors: Guo Xuehao , Fan Xiulian , Zhou Xilong , Chu Wenlong , Niu Chenyang , He Liqi , Bin Shizhen , Zhou Yu
Published: September 2024

Large-sized lateral ZrS2 nanosheets up to 22 μm were synthesized using a gas-phase alkali halide precursor, showing high crystallinity and a uniform surface and exhibiting field effect transistors behaviour.
Deciphering the JWST spectrum of a ‘little red dot’ at z ∼ 4.53: An obscured AGN and its star-forming host
Authors: Killi Meghana , Watson Darach , Brammer Gabriel , McPartland Conor , Antwi-Danso Jacqueline , Newshore Rosa , Coe Dan , Allen Natalie , Fynbo Johan P. U. , Gould Katriona , Heintz Kasper E. , Rusakov Vadim , Vejlgaard Simone
Published: September 2024

JWST has revealed a class of numerous, extremely compact sources with rest-frame red optical/near-infrared (NIR) and blue ultraviolet (UV) colours nicknamed ‘little red dots’. We present one of the highest signal-to-noise ratio JWST NIRSpec prism spectra of a little red dot, J0647_1045 at z = 4.5319 ± 0.0001, and examine its NIRCam morphology to differentiate the origin of the UV and optical/NIR emission and elucidate the nature of the little red dot phenomenon. J0647_1045 is unresolved (re ≲ 0.17 kpc) in the three NIRCam long-wavelength filters but significantly extended (re = 0.45 ± 0.06 kpc) in the three short-wavelength filters, indicating a red compact source in a blue star-forming galaxy. The spectral continuum shows a clear change in slope, from blue in the optical/UV to red in the rest-frame optical/NIR, which is consistent with two distinct components fit by power laws with different attenuations: AV = 0.38 ± 0.01 (UV) and AV = 5.61 ± 0.04 (optical/NIR). Fitting the Hα line requires both broad (full width at half maximum of ∼4300 ± 100 km s−1) and narrow components, but none of the other emission lines, including Hβ, show evidence of broadness. We calculated AV = 0.9 ± 0.4 from the Balmer decrement using narrow Hα and Hβ and AV > 4.1 ± 0.1 from broad Hα and an upper limit on broad Hβ, which is consistent with blue and red continuum attenuation, respectively. Based on a single-epoch Hα line width, the mass of the central black hole is 8−0.4+0.5 × 108 M⊙. Our findings are consistent with a multi-component model, in which the optical/NIR and broad lines arise from a highly obscured, spatially unresolved region, likely a relatively massive active galactic nucleus, while the less obscured UV continuum and narrow lines arise, at least partly, from a small but spatially resolved star-forming host galaxy.
Trend and research the use of virtual reality to increase student’s negotiation skills in realizing Sustainability
Authors: Hadi Hafid Kholidi , Irawan Mohammad Isa , Nadlifatin Reny , Cahigas Maela Madel L. , Safitri Anita
Published: September 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationship between the utilisation of virtual reality technology (VR) in educational contexts and students’ perceptions of their capabilities. This research employs a quantitative methodology utilising Biblioshiny, which was conducted through a comprehensive literature review of 644 papers discussing virtual reality and self-efficacy in the field of education from Scopus. The search results were refined using Biblioshiny, which yielded 50 papers deemed pertinent to this study. The results of the data analysis indicate a significant relationship between the use of virtual reality in learning and the improvement of students’ self-efficacy, which aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mission number 4, ’Quality Education’, and number 9, ’Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure’. These findings offer new insights into the potential of virtual reality as a learning support tool, which can enhance students’ confidence and motivation to learn. The paper also considers the implications of these findings for further research and learning practice.
Strength performance of fly ash and rice husk ash geopolymer as sustainable infrastructure green materials in supporting SDG 9 and SDG 13
Authors: Wardhono Arie , Law David W. , Sofianto Mochamad Firmansyah , Wulandari Meity
Published: September 2024

Cement, the primary material of concrete, is one of the main causes of global warming and climate change issues due to its production process. This paper reports the strength performance of fly ash and rice husk ash geopolymer as cement replacements in sustainable infrastructure green materials in supporting SDG 9 and SDG 13. A comparison with cementbased concrete was applied to identify the strength performance as a cement replacement material. The strength performance was carried out by compressive strength test. The results show that fly ash and rice husk ash can be used as alternative cement replacement materials. Fly ash-based geopolymer exhibited superior strength performance compared to all materials which can be used in paving block infrastructure innovation to support SDG 9. A combination of fly ash and rice husk ash can be used as alternative cement replacement materials for geopolymers to address the global warming issue which leads to global climate change in supporting SDG 13.
Pentahelix collaborative analysis through stakeholder engagement in realizing sustainable environmentally based tourism village governance to support the achievements of the Village SDGs
Authors: Eprilianto Deby Febriyan , Megawati Suci , Sari Yuyun Eka Kartika , Sigit Pramono Bambang , Sari Lisa Amelia , Rachmadhani Azzahroh , Febrianti Eni
Published: September 2024

SDGs are a combination of universal and sustainable goals, targets, and indicators that can be applied to measure the reality of development, at the global, national, regional, area, and even village levels. Village SDGs are an integrated effort, one of which is to realize networked villages and culturally responsive villages to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. The importance of a collaborative approach in village development to reduce village disparities, one of which is in the development of tourist villages. This study will analyze the goals and targets of the 17th Village SDGs, namely Partnership for village development through the role of stakeholders with their involvement in the governance of environmentally-based sustainable tourist villages in Tlemang Village, Indonesia. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative through direct observation, structured interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that stakeholder involvement in the process of environmentally-based tourist village governance is carried out by the government, academics, mass media, communities, and the private sector, each of which has a role consisting of policymakers, coordinators, facilitators, implementers, and accelerators. The success of this collaboration has earned Tlemang Village the title of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The role of spiritual and psychological well-being in promoting sustainable development: A correlational study
Authors: Astuti Budi , Rachmawati Indriyana , Mumpuni Sesya Dias , Kurniasari Mitta , Mohaiyuddin Norasyikin
Published: September 2024

This study utilises a correlational research methodology to investigate the association between psychological and spiritual well-being (PWB) among university students. The objective is to determine the magnitude and orientation of the correlation between these two concepts among the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) student body. The data obtained from 193 students from UNY were analysed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The Pearson correlation coefficient between PWB and SWB was determined to be r = 0.724 (p 0.001), demonstrating a robust and positive link between the two aspects of well-being among the university students, with potential implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study emphasises the interdependence of the psychological and spiritual aspects of Well-Being among UNY students.
Enhancing food security to support the sustainable development goals through public sector accounting policy reform in Indonesia
Authors: Hiola Yustina , Pilomonu Mentari Rizki Sawitri , Asdar Asdar
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explore the impact of public sector accounting policy reform on the food security budget in Indonesia to support the SDGs. The transformation of accounting policy from cash basis to cash towards accrual and based on PP 71 of 2010 to accrual basis is believed to impact the food security budget. This study processes food security budget data obtained from the APBN 2011-2023 and changes in accounting policies throughout the years. The result of the study using linear regression analysis shows that there is a significant influence between accounting policy transformation and the food security budget. To support the SDGs mission, accounting policy reform is needed because it can affect the food security budget. Accrual basis accounting policy allows financial reports to be presented in a transparent and accountable manner so that it can encourage supervision of the use of the food security budget and planning in the upcoming year more effectively and efficiently.
HPjBL to optimize output SDGs themed
Authors: Surjanti Jun , Dewi Retno Mustika , Fitrayati Dhiah , Ghofur Muhammad Abdul , Wulandari Wida , Musfidah Heny , Rahman Zainur
Published: September 2024

This research described the achievements of project assignments in the form of SMA/MAN economics lesson plan with the theme SDGs, which is carried out by prospective teachers using HPjBL (Hybrid Project Based Learning) produced by students as prospective teachers in learning planning courses. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach and was carried out in 4 classes (A, B, C, and I) with offline HPjBL learning (Classes A and B) and online with the Sidia platform, which consists of online classes (Asynchronous and synchronous (Classes C and International). The research objects were students from the class of 2022 who are in 4 (four) classes (A, B, C, and International, a total of 93 people divided into 18 groups. The results showed that HPjBL learning is carried out was communicating with presentations carried out with a combination of online and offline classes via the SIDIA platform. In addition, output optimization occurred when the achievement of the lesson plan/RPP with the theme of SDGs material applied in class X is 61%, and in class, SDGs-themed material has been applied to 12 SDGs topics/themes, the output of lesson plans/RPPs with SDGs-themed material has been achieved as a whole at Very Complete criteria (67%).
Capacity building of the school violence prevention and handling team to realize quality education
Authors: Faidah Mutimmatul , Purba Iman Pasu Marganda Hadiarto , Vrisaba Nanda Audia , Makrufah Siti
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to (1) describe the existing conditions of Lab School Unesa in the Prevention and Handling of Violence in Schools, and (2) describe the implementation of training and its results for the Violence Prevention and Handling Team. This type of research is Action Research with an Asset-based Community Development model. The informants of this research are teachers, the Director of the Institute, and the principal. Community Service activities are carried out through stages: (1) Asset preparation/mapping, (2) Action planning, (3) Action implementation, and (4) evaluation and monitoring. The data collection techniques are questionnaires, interviews, observation, and tests. The research results: (1) Violence prevention programs have been implemented in nine schools with similar patterns and (2) training was conducted in four sessions related to understanding violence in schools, reviewing cases of violence and handling strategies, victim assistance strategies, and assisting strategies for perpetrators of child abuse. The training was designed with lectures, discussions, games, and group work. The training has improved teachers’ knowledge and understanding of violence prevention and handling. This research implies is that preventing and handling violence in schools is not enough by involving students and teachers, but also families and the community. Schools without violence can be realized through synergy between various parties. This supports the achievement of SDGs for quality education.
Stand out among others: Utilizing green marketing strategy to achieve competitive advantage on Tourism Villages
Authors: Iriani Sri Setyo , Nuswantara Dian Anita , Sukardani Puspita Sari , Kartika Ajeng Dianing , Nugrohoseno Dwiarko , Junianta Reynaldi Dwi , Run Pharatt
Published: September 2024

This study seeks to examine the impact of green marketing strategies on the reputation and performance of businesses in tourist villages that feature both natural and artificial tourist attractions. Utilizing a quantitative approach, this research conducted purposive sampling and obtained 463 respondents. Research questionnaires were distributed online to respondents who had traveled to tourist villages in East Java with natural and artificial tourist attractions. The research results show that the green marketing strategy has an effect on reputation and business results in tourist villages with natural and artificial attractions. Other results also show that reputation has no effect on the business results of tourist villages. Green marketing strategies are often only associated with tangible products and rarely touch on service products such as tourism, which is unique in this research. This research discusses the role of green marketing strategy in the context of service products, namely tourist village destinations, on the reputation and performance of tourist villages. A green marketing strategy can be a bridge for the growth of artificial and natural tourist attractions while being in line with sustainable and environmentally friendly values, supporting SDGs goal.
Dynamic simulation of different vertical axis micro wind turbines serving a typical house in Italy: Assessment of energy, environmental and economic impacts
Authors: Rosato Antonio , Perrotta Achille , Maffei Luigi
Published: September 2024

Scientific interest on small-scale wind turbines (power output lower than 50 kW) is significantly increased in the last years. In this paper the performance of four commercial models of small-scale vertical axis wind turbines (with different power outputs of 1100, 2200, 3100 and 6300 W) serving a typical single-family house have been analyzed by means of the TRaNsient SYStems simulation tool (TRNSYS) upon varying the climatic conditions of 5 Italian cities (Naples, Rome, Milan, Palermo, Alghero). Their performance has been compared with those corresponding to the same building while served by the central electric grid from energy, environmental and economic points of view. The simulations highlighted that the utilization of wind turbine allows to reduce the electric energy imported from the grid, the equivalent global CO2 emissions and the operating costs up to 59.36%, 59.68% and 142.39%, respectively. The study revealed that both the commercial model of the wind turbine model as well as the installation city greatly affect the performance. Specifically, the best results have been achieved for the 2200 W wind turbine, whatever the city is; for a given wind turbine model, the minimum simple pay-back period (1.3 years) is obtained for the city of Palermo.
Analysing and Forecasting Degradation in Wind Turbines under Transient Operating Conditions through Vibration Analysis
Authors: Narasinh Vishwaas , Mital Prateek , Chakravortty Nilanjan , Mittal Swayam , Kumar A. Vinoth , Venkatraman Chandrasekar , Kulkarni Nikhil , Thakur Ila
Published: September 2024

In the field of wind turbines, there is growing attention towards monitoring key components susceptible to high failure rates, such as gearboxes, shafts, bearings, rotor blades, and generators. The use of vibration sensors aids in diagnosing and preventing breakdowns, ensuring reliable and efficient operation. Understanding degradation minimizes costs, optimizes maintenance, and enables accurate prediction and mitigation of failures. This study investigated the vibration signatures of two wind turbines from the same wind farm. Identical sensors were used to capture vibrations over an extended period under various operating conditions. Methods including time domain analysis, frequency domain analysis, order analysis, and envelope analysis provided a comprehensive understanding of the vibration data. Fault frequencies identified through envelope analysis were cross validated with analytical calculations. A unique degradation index was developed to examine degradation over time, revealing greater degradation in the second turbine. Diverse autoregressive models were used to forecast the degradation index for the next 15 days, providing advance notice for predictive maintenance measures.
Error estimates for discontinuous Galerkin time-stepping schemes for the parabolic p-Laplacian: A quasi-norm approach
Authors: Chrysafinos Konstantinos , Paraschis Panagiotis
Published: September 2024

Error estimates for arbitrary order fully-discrete schemes for the parabolic $p$-Laplacian are considered. The schemes combine the discontinuous Galerkin time-stepping approach for the temporal discretization with classical conforming finite elements in space. In particular, a symmetric -C\'ea Lemma type- error estimate is established for a suitable quasi-norm, under minimal regularity assumptions on the data. The above estimate leads to error bounds of arbitrary order in space and time provided that the necessary regularity is present, without imposing any restrictions between the temporal and spatial discretization parameters. The symmetric structure of the estimate also leads to various error estimates at partition points as well as for the natural energy $L^p(I;W^{1,p}(\Omega))$ norm. Furthermore, an unconditional $L^{\infty}(I;L^2(\Omega))$ stability and error estimate is proved under minimal regularity assumptions, as well as an optimal $L^{\infty}(I;L^2(\Omega))$ error estimate under a suitable restriction between the temporal and spatial discretization parameters and additional regularity of the solution.
Gasterophilus intestinalis infestation in lion (Panthera leo) and plains zebra (Equus quagga) in the Serengeti ecosystem: Morphological and molecular profiling
Authors: Ndossi Barakaeli Abdieli , Mjingo Eblate Ernest , Mdaki Maulid Mzinga , Zebedayo Marry Wokusima , Choe Seongjun , Bia Mohammed Mebarek , Yang Heejae , Seo Sungbo , Eom Keeseon S.
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to clarify the host specificity and the geographical distribution of Gasterophilus species (Diptera, Oestridae) in the Serengeti ecosystem. A total of 317 larvae were recovered from two common zebras (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchellii) in Maswa Game Reserve, and 58 larvae were recovered from an African lion (Panthera leo) in the Serengeti National Park. The study emphasizes the rare occurrence of Gasterophilus sp. in lions, shedding light on the broader life cycle and physiological implications for hosts. Genetic analysis of cox2 genes from Gasterophilus species, sourced from a single geographic location, reveals significant genetic distinctions and host specificity. This study reports the first case of G. intestinalis infestation in an African lion in the Serengeti ecosystem, extending its known range from zebras and other equids, and highlighting ecological and veterinary implications. This unusual prey-predator transmission highlights the value of molecular taxonomic tools in clarifying host-parasite dynamics and guiding targeted conservation strategies.
High-repetition-rate ultrafast electron diffraction with direct electron detection
Authors: Rodrigues Diaz F. , Mero M. , Amini K.
Published: September 2024

Ultrafast electron diffraction (UED) instruments typically operate at kHz or lower repetition rates and rely on indirect detection of electrons. However, these experiments encounter limitations because they are required to use electron beams containing a relatively large number of electrons (≫100 electrons/pulse), leading to severe space-charge effects. Consequently, electron pulses with long durations and large transverse diameters are used to interrogate the sample. Here, we introduce a novel UED instrument operating at a high repetition rate and employing direct electron detection. We operate significantly below the severe space-charge regime by using electron beams containing 1–140 electrons per pulse at 30 kHz. We demonstrate the ability to detect time-resolved signals from thin film solid samples with a difference contrast signal, ΔI/I0, and an instrument response function as low as 10−5 and 184-fs (FWHM), respectively, without temporal compression. Overall, our findings underscore the importance of increasing the repetition rate of UED experiments and adopting a direct electron detection scheme, which will be particularly impactful for gas-phase UED. Our newly developed scheme enables more efficient and sensitive investigations of ultrafast dynamics in photoexcited samples using ultrashort electron beams.
Analyzing radial vibrations under rotational forces in thick-walled poroelastic spherical structures
Authors: Abd-Alla A. M. , Abo-Dahab S. M. , El-Teary H. , Helmi Maha M. , Alharbi F. M. , Mahmoud S. R. , Abdelhafez M. A.
Published: September 2024

This research delves into the radial vibrations of dissipative poroelastic spherical shells, which are embedded within an elastic foundation and subjected to rotational dynamics. The analysis identifies that the inclusion of dissipative effects gives rise to a transcendental, complex-valued frequency equation. A numerical approach, specifically the bisection method, is employed in MATLAB for solution derivation. In instances where the argument is relatively small, the study leverages the asymptotic expansions of Bessel functions, facilitating the bifurcation of the frequency equation into two distinct real-valued equations. These equations are instrumental in computing the natural frequency as a function of the shell’s thickness. Furthermore, the research rigorously examines how rotational forces influence the natural frequency. The culmination of this study is presented through a series of graphical depictions, which succinctly illustrate the impact of rotational dynamics on the radial vibrations of thick-walled hollow structures situated in various elastic media. The overall findings contribute significantly to our understanding of the behavior of poroelastic materials in rotational environments, with implications for both theoretical and practical applications in material science and engineering. The results can benefit the theoretical development of orthopedic study projects connected to spherical poroelastic medium.