bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Effects of Ash Content on Various Pretreatment Technologies
Authors: Kumar Adarsh , Zhang Libing , Liu Jian , Fatriasari Widya , Yang Bin
Published: July 2024

Biomass ash was added during pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis to examine its influence on biochemical processes for producing fermentable sugars. Corn stover was pretreated using several methods - hot water, dilute acid, alkaline, γ-valerolactone, and ionic liquid methods, each examined with ash loadings of 8.26% and 13.21%. The findings demonstrated that increased ash content adversely affected both pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis. Specifically, the total sugar yield was 3–15% lower at the higher ash content across all pretreatment methods, and up to 6.7% lower during enzymatic hydrolysis. For acidic pretreatment, the sugar yield decreased as ash content increased. In contrast, ash content had a lesser impact on alkaline pretreatment compared to acidic pretreatment. The primary reasons for the reduced sugar yield in higher-ash biomass during acidic pretreatments were likely the neutralizing effect of the ash and decreased acid access to the substrates. During enzymatic hydrolysis, ash reduced the sugar yield by limiting enzyme access to cellulose.
Reinforcement Learning-based Task Scheduling for Heterogeneous Computing in End-Edge-Cloud Environment
Authors: Shen Wangbo , Lin Weiwei , Wu Wentai , Wu Haijie , Li Keqin
Published: July 2024

The End-Edge-Cloud (EEC) computing framework can offer low-latency, high-quality services to users of diverse demands by leveraging pervasive resources. However, the inherent disparities in task requirements and the strong heterogeneity of computational resources in these systems make it non-trivial for scheduler design, particularly in high load scenarios (e.g. burst of tasks). This also complicates the adaptation of traditional cloud-oriented schedulers considering their limited support of heterogeneous processors and accelerators (e.g., CPUs, GPUs and NPUs). In light of this, we first present a system framework for task scheduling in the EEC architecture. In the framework we adopt a reinforcement learning (RL)-based scheduler tailored for reducing task completion time and waiting time. Our method integrates task characteristics and environmental constraints within matrices, based on which an adapted Q-Learning agent is employed for decision making. We then introduce the implementation of our framework that features Kubernetes and Rancher-based coordination with extended support for heterogeneous processing units. Experimentally we built a real-world EEC testbed comprising PC, Atlas 200 DK, and Raspberry PI devices. Evaluation results of our algorithm demonstrate a 278\% enhancement in performance compared to existing algorithms in the context of burst-arrival task queues, which underscores the efficacy of our solution in realistic scenarios.
Endophytic bacteria diversity in different tissues of Polygala sibirica Linnaeus and Polygala crotalarioides Buchanan-Hamilton ex Candolle
Authors: Xu Dongmei , Liu Juyin , Li Congying , Cao Zhen , Feng Li , Li Mengyao , Zhang Lintao , Li Yonghua , Yang Benshou
Published: July 2024

Polygala, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, has been exploited in large quantities, so it is necessary to take measures to protect, especially P. crotalarioides Buchanan-Hamilton ex Candolle. Endophytic bacteria have significant beneficial effects on plants in promotion of plant growth and biological control, thus high-throughtput sequencing method was used to understand the distribution of endophytic bacteria of Polygala. Results showed that the relative abundance of endophytic bacteria, in descending order, were root, stem and leaf in the two medicinal plants, and that diversity orders were stem, root, leaf in P. sibirica Linnaeus, and leaf, stem, root in P. crotalarioides Buchanan-Hamilton ex Candoll. OTUs were assigned into 23 phyla, of which the predominant phylum was Gammaproteobacteria. Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia, Acinetobacter, Candidatus_Portiera were predominant in roots, stems and leaves of P. sibirica Linnaeus respectively, while Amycolatopsis in roots and Methylobacterium in stems and leaves were dominant in P. crotalarioides Buchanan-Hamilton ex Candolle. Species correlation analysis showed that phylum Proteobacteria were negatively related to other phyla in the two medicinal plants. Metabolism was the most abundance function, carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, metabolism of cofactors and vitamins were the three most abundant metabolic pathways of endophytic bacteria of the two medicinal plants. This was the first report of endophytic bacteria associated to the two medicinal plants, it would offer pivotal information to help explain the reasons of the quality difference of different Polygala species from a new perspective, provide scientific data for the study of the mechanism of plant-microbe interactions and so on.
Unveiling Molecular Markers and Prediction of Stomach Cancer from Transcriptomic Profile: A Comprehensive Study of Feature Mining and Learning-based Algorithm
Authors: Borah Kasmika , Das Himanish Shekhar , Barua Barun , Chakraborty Somenath , Li Aimin , Mallik Saurav , Shah Mohd Asif
Published: July 2024

RNA-Seq technology is one of the most authoritative technologies among all Next-generation Sequencing technologies to produce the expression of transcripts in bulk and at a single-cell level. The bulk RNA-Seq data are high-dimension in nature and comprise large features or transcripts genes across a smaller number of samples. The interpretation of bulk RNA-Seq data is significant for identifying the hidden molecular insights of specific disease prognosis and treatment. In recent times, feature mining has played a crucial part in dimensionality reduction of high-dimensional datasets. In this study, we proposed a framework which is able to predict Stomach cancer and identify molecular markers for Stomach cancer prognosis and treatment. In this study, we have utilized seven different rank and algorithm-based feature selection techniques to find the optimal features set while integrating six different types of classifiers for downstream analysis of the Gene Expression Quantification transcriptomic dataset. Further, we have also performed bioinformatics interpretation of selected top transcript genes viz; survival interpretation, pathological stage-wise expression, GO, and Reactome pathway prediction network pharmacology. However, we premeditated drug-repurposing and natural compounds interaction study with the targeted top genes. Finally, we have applied the selected best feature selection techniques on a multi-omics dataset of Stomach cancer. Boruta (AUC = 0.988–0.994%), MRMR (AUC = 0.958–0.994%), and LASSO (0.982–0.994%) feature selection techniques outperformed other feature selection techniques when combined with six classifiers for the Gene Expression Quantification dataset of Stomach cancer. However, we have identified UBE2D2, HPCAL4, JCHAIN, SF1, ANKRD13C, and NCKAP1 six novel molecular markers from the Stomach cancer Gene Expression Quantification dataset that can serve as potential molecular markers for Stomach cancer. However, we observed that the FDA-approved drug “Everolimus” highly interacted with ANKRD13C and NCKAP1 genes, and the natural compound “UDP-D-galactose” highly interacted with gene HPGD which can be a potential drug target for Stomach cancer treatment.
Coupling Coordination Analysis of Water Resources-Social Economy-Ecological Environment in the Yellow River Golden Triangle Area
Authors: Kou Zhao , Xu Linjuan , Wang Zhanqiao , Gao Xiangyu
Published: July 2024

Water resources, social economy, and ecological environment are interrelated and interacting complex systems, and the relationship among them affects the sustainable development of the region. To explore the interactive relationship and driving factors between water resources, social economy, and ecological environment in the Yellow River Golden Triangle region, taking the Yellow River Golden Triangle region as the research object in this paper. By constructing a coupling coordination evaluation index system of water resources, social economy, and ecological environment system, the coupling coordination development of this region from 2011 to 2021 is studied using the coupling coordination degree model, and the influencing factors of coupling coordination development are identified by grey relational analysis. The results show that from 2011 to 2021, the comprehensive evaluation index of water resources, social economy, and ecological environment in the Yellow River Golden Triangle region shows a trend of steady development followed by a gradual increase. The water resources subsystem restricts the development of the coupling system. The coupling coordination degree increased from a barely coordinated stage in 2011 to a well-coordinated stage in 2021. The coupling and coordinated development of Yuncheng and Linfen cities is better than that of Sanmenxia and Weinan cities. The social economy subsystem and water resources subsystem are the main factors affecting the coordinated development of the coupling system.
Rapid Dynamic Load Estimation Procedure for Lifting Propellers in Forward Flight
Authors: Möhren Felix , Bergmann Ole , Janser Frank , Braun Carsten , Schröder Kai-Uwe
Published: July 2024

Lifting propellers operate at oblique inflow and thus encounter severe dynamic loads during forward flight, impacting structural integrity, fatigue, and vibration.
Numerical optimization approaches consider aerodynamic, structural mechanical, and aeroacoustic aspects within preliminary design.
To also account for dynamic loads during forward flight, a novel procedure allows their rapid estimation.
Based on steady-state simulations combining strip theory and finite beam elements, aerodynamic excitation, damping, and stiffness are defined in the frequency domain.
Loads are derived through a linear inflow model and quasi-steady aerodynamics.
Damping and stiffness loads are linearized and transferred into matrix form to calculate the frequency response.
The computationally expensive need for simulations in the time domain is thus avoided.
Applicability extends to both fixed and variable pitch lifting propellers utilized in large multicopters for cargo or passenger transportation.
Comparisons to time-marching simulations show good agreement with deviations of approximately \SI{10}{\percent}.
The analytical derivation yields physical insights to understand and reduce dynamic loads and their magnification due to resonance.
Assessing lung cancer progression and survival with infrared spectroscopy of blood serum
Authors: Kepesidis Kosmas V. , Stoleriu Mircea-Gabriel , Feiler Nico , Gigou Lea , Fleischmann Frank , Hermann Jacqueline , Eiselen Sabine , Koch Ina , Reinmuth Niels , Tufman Amanda , Behr Juergen , Žigman Mihaela
Published: July 2024

Infrared molecular fingerprinting has been identified as a new minimally invasive technological tool for disease diagnosis. While the utility of cross-molecular infrared fingerprints of serum and plasma for in vitro cancer diagnostics has been recently demonstrated, their potential for stratifying and predicting the prognosis of lung cancer remained unexplored. This study investigates the capability of this approach to predict survival and stratify lung cancer patients. Molecular fingerprinting through vibrational spectroscopy is employed to probe lung cancer. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is applied to blood sera from 160 therapy-naive lung cancer patients, who were followed for up to 4 years. Machine learning is then utilized to evaluate the prognostic utility of this new approach. Additionally, a case-control study involving 501 individuals is analyzed to investigate the relationship between FTIR spectra and disease progression. Overall, we establish a strong correlation between the infrared fingerprints and disease progression, specifically in terms of tumor stage. Furthermore, we demonstrate that infrared fingerprinting provides insights into patient survival at performance levels comparable to those of tumor stage and relevant blood-based biomarkers. Identifying the combined capacity of infrared fingerprinting to complement primary lung cancer diagnostics and to assist in the assessment of lung cancer survival represents the first proof-of-concept study underscoring the potential of this profiling platform. This may provide new avenues for the development of tailored, personalized treatment decision-making.
The impact and transformation evaluation of art intervention in public space on ancient villages: A case study of Tengchong, Yunnan Province
Authors: Wu Pengjun , Li Xiaowen , Mo Wei , Liu Yao
Published: July 2024

This study takes the ancient villagess in Tengchong, Yunnan as an example. Through literature review, GIS, questionnaire survey and hierarchical analysis, it is found that art intervention in public space has a positive effect on the sustainable development of ancient villages. The results show that the improvement of quality of life, the protection of environmental features and the inheritance of social and humanistic values are key factors. Specific strategies include improving infrastructure，optimizing transportation, protecting natural landscapes and environmental sanitation, and reasonably controlling costs to promote sustainable economic development. Art intervention can achieve a win-win situation for cultural protection and economic development, and provide new ideas and practical paths for the sustainable development of ancient villages.
The economic burden of ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion and its complications: Findings from a cohort in the Philippines
Authors: Chan Kevin Ivan P. , II Abdelsimar Tan Omar , Khu Kathleen Joy O.
Published: July 2024

Purpose
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) insertion is the gold standard treatment for congenital hydrocephalus, but there is little data about the cost of this procedure in developing countries. We aimed to determine the in-hospitalization cost of initial VPS insertion and its complications (malfunction and infection) and identify predictors of increased cost.
Methods
We performed a retrospective cohort study by reviewing the medical and financial records of pediatric patients with congenital hydrocephalus and underwent shunt surgery at our institution between 2015–2019. We also performed multivariable linear regression analysis to determine clinical characteristics that were predictive of cost.
Results
A total of 230 cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures were performed on 125 patients. The mean age during index VPS insertion was 9.8 months (range: 7 days – 8 years). Over a median follow-up of 222 days, 15 patients (12%) developed shunt malfunction while 25 (20%) had a shunt infection. The mean in-hospitalization cost for all patients was PHP 94,573.50 (USD 1815). The predictors of higher cost included shunt infection (p < 0.001), shunt malfunction (p < 0.001), pneumonia (p = 0.006), sepsis (p = 0.004), and length of hospital stay (p = 0.005). Patients complicated by shunt infection had a higher mean cost (PHP 282,631.60; USD 5,425) than uncomplicated patients (PHP 40,587.20 or USD 779; p < 0.001) and patients who had shunt malfunction (PHP 87,065.70 or USD 1,671; p < 0.001).
Conclusion
The study provided current data on the in-hospitalization cost of VPS insertion in a public tertiary hospital in a developing country. Shunt infection, malfunction, pneumonia, sepsis, and length of hospital stay were significant predictors of cost.
Straddling Coarse And Fine Granularity: Mixing Auxiliary Cross-Modal Image-Text Retrieval
Authors: Lu Zheng
Published: July 2024

In the era of multimedia big data, cross-modal retrieval has become an increasingly important research topic. This paper proposes a novel approach, named ``Mixing Auxiliary Cross-Modal Embedding method” (MACME), which straddles coarse granularity of global approaches and fine granularity of local approaches, and aims to bridge the modality gap between image and text modalities. Our method creates two new representations: IMAGEMIX and TEXTMIX, which are generated by replacing image regions with semantically similar text tokens and vice versa. Through extensive experiments on benchmark datasets, we demonstrate that MACME significantly improves retrieval accuracy compared to state-of-the-art methods. The source code and pre-trained models are available at https://github.com/nulixuesuanfa/MACME.
Mindful self-compassion to reduce pain interference among adults with osteogenesis imperfecta
Authors: Sediqi Amena , Al-Khalili Roya , Dover Saunya , Peeters Corien , Khalif Adam , Sutton V Reid , Rauch Frank , Lee Brendan , Storch Eric A. , Robinson Marie-Eve
Published: July 2024

Background
Between 60–80% of adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) experience chronic pain and associated interference. Currently available pain therapies often provide marginal efficacy. Mindful self-compassion (MSC) has emerged as a promising intervention for coping with chronic pain.
Methods
We conducted a single center 8-week pilot intervention study to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a MSC program among adults with OI and co-occurring chronic pain. Individuals attended the validated MSC course consisting of 8 weekly virtual 2-hour sessions. Participants completed a battery of validated questionnaires assessing pain, various aspects of well-being, and physical function at baseline and post intervention. Participants wore the ActiGraph GT9X Link watch to measure sleep duration and sleep efficiency.
Results
Seven adults with OI and co-occurring pain participated in the MSC program. The program was feasible, as indicated by high attendance and high questionnaire completion rates. While our pilot study was not powered to show efficacy, we observed a decrease in pain interference on the PROMIS pain interference questionnaire (mean 55.9 ± SD 5.5 at baseline vs. 50.0 ± 7.3 at 8 weeks, Cohen’s d=-0.9, p < 0.05).
Conclusions
Implementation of the MSC program is feasible as a potential therapeutic option to address chronic pain in OI.
The Role of Social Capital in Innovation: Findings from Selected OECD and BRICS Countries
Authors: Bayraktar Asst. Prof. Dr. Murat
Published: July 2024

Low levels of human capital and institutional underdevelopment have been linked to the economic downfall of developing nations. With time, it became evident that the direct mechanisms of innovation creation are not explained by the traditional linear framework of innovative development. Later, the significance of both social and institutional settings for innovation production was emphasized, as was the necessity of their convergence to close gaps in the fields of technology and technological growth in different nations worldwide.
Social capital has positive effects on poverty reduction, economic growth, knowledge transfer, knowledge creation, and backs in knowledge management, reduces transaction costs, influences proactiveness and even considered as the glue that holds a society together. The literature on social capital concentrates on the internal and external networks of the companies that may support innovative capacities that result in proactive strategic behavior. Through improved interpersonal interactions, social capital promotes better coordination of activities. Consequently, increased community trust and a shared vision increase market efficiency and lower related costs.
The aim of this research is to examine the influence of social capital on the innovation process ability of countries. This study has demonstrated the beneficial impact of social capital on innovation mainly for selected BRICS countries and developing countries. Among the three forms of capital the social capital has the highest value. When social capital increases by 1%, the number of patent applications increases by 2.46% for BRICs. Therefore, these counties must establish a robust trust ecosystem inside and outside their organizations for all stakeholders to gain competitive advantage in the global world.
JEL Codes: L14, O31, C33
An evaluation of readiness to change and treatment outcomes among people who use mono- and poly-substances
Authors: Watterson Kelsey , Nelon Jordan , Grove-Paul Linda , Fillmore Jennifer , Placek Caitlyn
Published: July 2024

Mono- and poly-substance misuse in the United States are on the rise, however evaluation efforts typically focus on mono-substance use. This study evaluated Readiness to Change (RTC) and Committed Action (CA) scores for people who use mono- vs. poly-substances among 146 adults who participated in a reentry and recovery program. Data were collected at three time points. Bivariate analyses and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Baseline CA scores were significantly and positively associated with treatment outcomes. Individuals who scored higher in baseline RTC stages and who completed supervision had greater odds of program success. Substance use measures were not significantly related to treatment outcomes. Our findings revealed that substance use did not alter program outcomes, but that CA and RTC scores predict program success. These findings can help inform future interventions such that individuals with lower RTC and CA at baseline might need additional support.
Storage and persistence of organic carbon in the upper three meters of soil under arable and native prairie land use
Authors: Anuo Christopher O. , Li Lidong , Moreland Kimber C. , McFarlane Karis J. , Malakar Arindam , Cooper Jennifer A. , Maharjan Bijesh , Kaiser Michael
Published: July 2024

Aims - Land use change from native grasslands to arable lands globally impacts soil ecosystem functions, including the storage of soil organic carbon (SOC). Understanding the factors affecting SOC changes in topsoil and subsoil due to land use is crucial for effective mitigation strategies. We determined SOC storage and persistence as affected by land use change from native prairies to arable lands.Methods - We examined SOC stocks, soil δ13C and ∆14C signatures, microbial community (bacteria and fungi), and soil mineral characteristics under native prairies and long-term arable lands (i.e., > 40 years) down to 3 m in the U.S. Midwest.Results - Native prairie soils had higher SOC stocks in the A horizon and 0–50 cm depth increment than arable soils. For both land use types, the δ13C and ∆14C values significantly decreased with depth, with the latter pointing towards highly stabilized SOC, especially in the B- and C-horizons. Analysis of microbial communities indicated that the diversity of bacteria and fungi decreased with soil depth. The content of oxalate soluble Al appeared to be the single most important predictor of SOC across horizons and land use types.Conclusion - Our data suggest that most SOC gains and losses and transformation and translocation processes seem to be restricted to the uppermost 50 cm. Increasing SOC retention in A and B horizons within the 0–50 cm depth would enhance organic material serving as substrate and nutrients for microbes and plants (A horizon) and facilitate long-term SOC storage in subsoil (B horizon).
İSLAM-OSMANLI HUKUKUNDA KÜÇÜK ÇOCUKLARIN İRTİDADI
Authors: Atasoy Abdussamed
Published: July 2024

İrtidad: Bir Müslümanın İslam dininden çıkmasıdır. İslam hukukunda mürtedlere ve irtidadın hükümlerine ilişkin çok sayıda çalışma bulunmaktadır. Ancak çocukların irtidadına ilişkin Türkçe müstakil bir çalışma bulunmamaktadır. Mümeyyiz çocukların İslam’a girmesi ve irtidadı hususunda mezhepler arasında ve hatta aynı mezhebin içerisinde mezhep alimlerinin farklı içtihatlarının olması dikkat çekicidir. Osmanlı hukukunda fetva kayıtlarında ve sakk kitaplarında çocukların irtidadı ve bunun sonuçlarına ilişkin örneklerin yer alması, bu konunun önemini ortaya koyması açısından önemlidir. Henüz baliğ olmayan çocukların irtidadı sonucunda ölüm cezası verilemez. Cumhura göre bu çocuklar İslam’a dönmeleri için zorlanırlar, gerekirse güvenlik tedbiri olarak hapsedilirler. Çocukların ebeveynlerine tabi olarak Müslüman kabul edilmeleri veya mürted kabul edilmeleri ile kendi kararları ile irtidad etmeleri sonuçları bakımından farklılık arz eder. Çocukların Müslümanlığının geçerli kabul edilip edilmemesi onların din değiştirmelerinin irtidad kapsamında olup olmamasını da doğrudan etkiler. Çalışmamızda İslam hukukunda henüz baliğ olmayan çocukların Müslüman olmaları, irtidad etmeleri, bunların geçerliliği ve hukuki sonuçları incelenmiştir. Mürted çocuklara verilebilecek olan ceza ve güvenlik tedbirlerinin neler olduğu hususu incelenmiştir. Ayrıca Osmanlı dönemi fetva kitapları ve sakk kitaplarında çocukların irtidadına ilişkin kayıtlar İslam hukukuna uygunluk bakımından değerlendirilmiştir. Bu değerlendirmeler sonucunda fetva kitaplarında, sakk kitaplarında ve mahkeme kayıtlarında, irtidata etkisi bakımından çocukların ihtidası hususunda Hanefi mezhebinden ziyade Şafii mezhebi görüşüne yakın bir yaklaşımın sergilendiği, çocukların irtidadı ve bunun hükmü bakımından ise Hanefi mezhebine uygun bir yaklaşım sergilendiği anlaşılmıştır.
Driving remote team success through knowledge management practices in the Jordanian high-tech industry
Authors: Abousweilem Fayrouz
Published: July 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of remote work on team effectiveness in high-tech enterprises in Jordan, specifically focusing on knowledge management as a mediator. The study utilized a quantitative research design, with 254 participants actively participating in remote work settings across high-tech firms in Jordan. The sample was chosen based on the participants’ personal experiences with remote work arrangements, which provide valuable insights into the interplay between remote working conditions and team dynamics. The paper designed a structured questionnaire to elicit responses from employees about the variables under investigation. The survey data were analyzed using SmartPLS4 to validate the theoretical framework and research hypotheses. The results show a significant positive relationship between remote work and team effectiveness, as well as an improvement in knowledge management practices under telework conditions. Knowledge management practices refer to communicative activities regarding the systematic collection, organization, sharing, and application of knowledge resources. The importance of effective knowledge management practices is realized in remote settings, primarily through increased team efficiency and productivity. These results are statistically significant (p = 0.000), which stresses the importance of effective remote teamwork with regard to knowledge management.
Workplace menstrual health in the private sector: Results from a pilot study in Kenya and Nepal
Authors: Krishna Aditi , Eliatamby Dhruhini Maneshka , Fry M. Whitney , Nagar Aishwarya , Eaton Jacob Copeland , Bronsard Michelle , Njagi Joan , Muli Alfred , Mutua Sheila , Dongol Anjana , Luitel Prakash , Sharma Meena , Raut Sunita , Kincaid Mary Mulhern , Avni Michal
Published: July 2024

Menstrual health (MH) efforts have not focused on challenges experienced by working adults. For individuals who identify as women, managing one's periods outside the home is especially difficult when working in male-dominated workplaces. In response, USAID Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships for Learning and Sustainability implemented four workplace interventions in Kenya and Nepal to improve MH conditions, promote women's economic empowerment, and garner support from company leadership for workplace MH programs. Over 9–11 months, interventions focused on (i) menstrual products and WASH infrastructure; (ii) workplace policy environment; and (iii) education and behavior change. Pre–post, mixed methods evaluations revealed that awareness and confidence regarding MH increased in all workplaces. Improved access to menstrual products increased women's comfort and lowered anxiety. In both countries, improved toilets and reduction of supervisory barriers to toilet use during working hours helped women employees to change products regularly. Changing the social and institutional workplace environments through policy recommendations, education and behavior change efforts increased social support and reduced menstruation-related stigma, leading to improved work performance and job satisfaction. Our findings demonstrate the feasibility of implementing workplace MH programs and improving working conditions for menstruating employees in pursuit of economic empowerment and better business outcomes.
Pathogenic bacteria and their antibiotic resistance profile in irrigation water in farms from Mexico
Authors: Solís-Soto Luisa , Castro-Delgado Zaira L. , García Santos , Heredia Norma , Avila-Sosa Raúl , Dávila-Aviña Jorge Esteban
Published: July 2024

The presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the agro-environment is a growing international concern. In Mexico, few studies thus far have assessed the quality of water irrigation through the isolation of bacteria pathogens and the identification of antibiotic-resistant genes. Irrigation water samples obtained from rivers, wells, and ponds in different regions of Mexico were analyzed for the presence and antibiotic resistance of pathotypes of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Enterococcus spp. using selective agars and polymerase chain reaction. Two Enterococcus faecalis, one typical enteropathogenic (EPEC), and one atypical EPEC pathotypes were isolated from river water samples; two atypical EPEC and one enterotoxigenic pathotypes were isolated from pond water samples. There were no targeted pathogens detected in well water samples. All isolates were resistant to at least three antibiotics, with vancomycin being the most common; however, all isolates were sensitive to trimethoprim and ciprofloxacin. The presence of pathotypes of EPEC and ETEC and E. faecalis in water samples used for crop irrigation are a potential risk to public health because of their pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance.
IDENTIFIKASI LAHAN KRITIS SKALA 1:25.000 BERBASIS CITRA SENTINEL 2 DAN DEMNAS RESOLUSI 8 METER (STUDI KASUS SUB DAS CIKAPUNDUNG JAWA BARAT)
Authors: Zachrani Annindya Ovieta , Rayes Mochtar Luthfi , Sulaeman Yiyi
Published: July 2024

Critical land is a condition of land that is no longer able to carry out its functions properly because it has experienced physical, chemical, and biological damage. One area that has the potential to experience critical land problems is the Cikapundung Sub-watershed, West Java. This research aims to identify the existence of critical land in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area by integrating the Geographic Information System, Sentinel-2 Imagery, and DEMNAS as well as mapping the distribution of land criticality levels in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed at a detailed scale (1:25,000). The research was carried out from May to August 2023. The research was carried out using spatial analysis methods by overlaying thematic maps of each critical land parameter consisting of maps of land cover, erosion, and slope. The results of overlaying all critical land parameter maps were then analyzed using a scoring method to classify the level of land criticality and create a critical land distribution map in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area. The results of identifying critical land in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area produced five classes of land criticality, namely uncritical, potentially critical, rather critical, critical, and very critical. The identification results show that there are 4210.94 ha (13.83%) of land identified as critical land in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area. The results of mapping the level of land criticality in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed show that the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area which is included in the forest area is dominated by the moderately critical land criticality class, while the Cikapundung Sub-watershed area which is outside the forest area is dominated by the uncritical land criticality class.
Significant and substantial opportunities to improve distributive justice and perceived organizational support
Authors: Sugiharjo R. Joko ,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia, Marlapa Eri , Paijan Paijan , Purbasari Rr. Niken , Parasakti Ryani Dhyan , Soelton Mochamad ,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia,   Management Department, STIE Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Dian Nusantara, Jakarta, Indonesia,   Management Department, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

The effectiveness of a company in achieving its objectives relies not only on technology, financial resources, and infrastructure but also on its human resources. This requires companies to operate in a more efficient, effective, and productive manner. In highly competitive environments, companies can ensure their survival by focusing on human resources management. This study aims to examine the impact of Distributive Justice (DJ) and Perceived Organizational Support (POS) on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), both directly and indirectly through Organizational Learning (OL), within digital printing supplier companies. A total of 117 employees participated in this study, which employed a quantitative approach using questionnaires. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Smart-PLS were used for data analysis. The findings indicate that DJ and POS both positively influence OCB and OL. However, OL does not mediate the relationship between DJ or POS and OCB. A notable observation is that OL has not yet become essential for employees to enhance organizational performance or play a significant role in creating opportunities and adapting to the business environment.
Determination of Reflectance Spectra and Colorimetry of Titanium and Tungsten Oxides Obtained by Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis
Authors: Soares Luana Góes , Kunst Sandra , Oliveira Cláudia Trindade , Alves Annelise Kopp
Published: July 2024

Sustainability has driven the use of heterogeneous photocatalysis as one of the primary methods for environmental decontamination, reduction, degradation, remediation, or transformation of polluting chemical residues and purification treatment of effluents and wastewater. TiO2 is the most commonly used semiconductor in heterogeneous photocatalysis. It acquires relevance, as it has favorable properties, such as non-toxicity, stability in a wide range of pH, economic viability, etc., which encourage its application as a semiconductor in photocatalytic processes. However, the photocatalytic capabilities of TiO2 are only active in 3% of the solar spectrum, which limits its range of use. For this reason, some semiconductor metal oxides were incorporated into TiO2 to increase its activation range in the UV-visible spectrum. Within this context, WO3 is a metallic oxide widely used in mixtures with TiO2, aiming to improve its photocatalytic properties. Thus, this work synthesized TiO2 and TiO2 nanostructures mixed with two tungsten precursors (H2WO4 and Na2WO4.2H2O) using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal route at 200°C for 120 minutes. The samples obtained were characterized by mL of a 20 ppm solution of methyl orange dye. The results show that it was possible to successfully produce TiO2 and TiO2 nanostructures containing tungsten precursors via a microwave-assisted hydrothermal route. This can be attributed to the fact that the energy associated with this temperature was sufficient to convert most of the precursors into crystalline products and little amorphous phase is present.
The Influence of Agrosilvopasture Implementation and MSME Incubation on SDGs with Financial Literacy Mediation in Rural Areas of Indonesia
Authors: Ariyanti Indri , Mayasari Riana , Febriantoko Jovan , Harbi Jun , Prima Fidel Harmanda , Lidya Desti , Masnila Nelly , Sunardi -
Published: July 2024

This research explores the roles of Agrosilvopasture, MSME Incubation, and financial literacy in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural Indonesia. Conducted from April to September 2023 in Pagar Alam City, the study involves the participation of indigenous communities and stakeholders associated with customary forest management, comprising 100 intentionally selected respondents.  The Slovin formula was employed to determine the number of respondents in the sample, who were then selected using a purposive sampling technique from the community of customary forest managers in Mude Ayek Tebat Benawa. The research investigates the relationships among variables: Implementation of Agrosilvopasture (X1), MSME Incubation (X2), Financial Literacy (M), and SDGs (Y). Path coefficient analysis reveals that Agrosilvopasture has a significant negative influence on Financial Literacy but a positive impact on SDGs. The analytical tool utilized is Partial Least Squares-SmartPLS. MSME Incubation yields a favorable impact on both Financial Literacy and SDGs. Financial literacy, consequently, has a beneficial impact on the SDGs. Mediation testing validates that Financial Literacy serves as a mediator in the relationship between Agrosilvopasture and the examined outcomes. MSME Incubation, and SDGs. In conclusion, financial literacy, Agrosilvopasture implementation, and MSME Incubation are crucial for achieving SDGs in rural areas. These holistic approaches offer promising pathways to achieve various SDGs, and in enhancing the effectiveness of these strategies financial literacy plays a pivotal role.
Struktur Formula Anime Genre Isekai Fantasi
Authors: Ummah Nadia Wirda , Puspitasari Diana , Aryadillah Muhammad
Published: July 2024

The isekai fantasy genre has become very popular in recent years, but there is still very little research discussing this genre. Therefore, this research attempts to formulate the basic concept of the formula structure of the isekai genre anime using genre formula studies. This research is qualitative, with data collection using documentation studies and data analysis using data reduction, selection and conclusion based on formula theory. The research formulated six basic elements that conduct the isekai genre: way to move to isekai, setting, conflict, narrative structure, hero and antagonist. The six basic elements that build the isekai genre formula in this research can be used for isekai genre formula studies. Apart from that, the isekai genre was created to meet people's tastes with an element structure that is simple and easy to understand.
Expression profiles of XIK1 and OsSWEET14 genes in parental and back‐ crossing rice lines after Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae infection
Authors: Boondech Atirada , Sujipuli Kawee , Ratanasut Kumrop , Rungrat Tepsuda , Boonsangsrom Thanita , Aeksiri Niran , Tawong Wittaya , Pongcharoen Pongsanat
Published: July 2024

Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica (RD47 cultivar) is a major commercial rice variety known for its highly stable yields. However, it is highly susceptible to bacterial blight disease caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo). While previous research has focused on improving rice cultivars through breeding programs, no reports involved the interaction between Xoo infection and gene expression. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between bacterial blight disease and gene expression, focusing on two resistance genes (Xa21 and XIK1) and one susceptible gene (OsSWEET14). Gene expression analysis revealed that the Xa21 gene conferred effective resistance against bacterial blight Xoo16PK002 infection, providing high and moderate resistance to bacterial blight symptoms in two rice varieties carrying the Xa21 gene, IRBB21 and the near–isogenic RD47–Xa21 BC4F4, respectively. Additionally, the Xa21 gene directly induced XIK1 expression in both resistance rice cultivars. Moreover, one susceptible gene, OsSWEET14, was consistently up–regulated in only the bacterial blight–susceptible indica rice cultivar RD47. Therefore, the up–regulation of resistance genes and the suppression of susceptible genes contributed to the improvement of bacterial blight disease in the RD47 cultivar. Xa21 emerged as a criti‐ cally important gene in directly inducing mechanisms against Xoo, thereby promoting the reduction of bacterial blight disease.
Design and Development of Cartesian Coordinate Robot
Authors: B M Kishore
Published: July 2024

Abstract: For precise motion control in Cartesian coordinates, essential for assembly tasks requiring both force and position control to ensure part integrity and smooth operation. Previous methods lacked the ability to maintain fast and accurate motion control in the presence of modeling errors and external disturbances. Our proposed scheme comprises both nonlinear and linear components in the control input. The nonlinear part stabilizes and decouples robot dynamics in Cartesian coordinates, while the linear part, drawing from servomechanism theory, mitigates modeling errors and disturbances.
Pemanfaatan Jahe Dan Pembuatan Jamu Dalam Upaya Menurunkan Hipertensi Sebagai Peluang Usaha Di Desa Kalapadua Majalengka
Authors: Permatasari Leya Indah , Khueru Patimah
Published: July 2024

Hipertensi merupakan penyebab kematian yang paling tinggi dan merupakan penyakit sillet killer. Jenis penyakit tidak menular yang paling banyak dalami oleh lansia salah satunya hipertensi. Pengobatan hipertensi bisa dilakukan salah satunya menggunakan metode non-farmakologis. Secara nonfarmakologis dengan menggunakan terapi komplementer jenis herbal dengan jenis rimpang salah satunya jahe. Jahe sangat bermanfaat sebagai penurun tekanan darah.Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini  untuk menganalisis  efektifitas rebusan jahe dalam menurunkan hipertensi. etode pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dengan menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan menanalisis tekanan darah sebelum dan setelah pemberian rebusan air jahe, serta edukasi pembuatan jamu sebagai peluang usaha. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilaksanakan di Desa Kalapadua Majalengka dari Tim Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon pada 12 responden lansia dengan hipertensi.Hasil analisis menunjukan terdapat penurunan sistolik 5-10 mmhg dan diastolik 10-15 mmHg pemberian terapi komplementer dengan pemberian rebusan air jahe. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa rebusan jahe ini efektif dalam menurunkan tekanan darah.Hasil analisis pemberian rebusan jahe membantu menurunkan tekanan darah. Selama pengobatan, tekanan darah menurun rata-rata 5-10 mmHg sistolik dan 10-15 mmHg.
Pendampingan Kader Kesehatan Dalam Deteksi Dini Faktor Risiko Penyakit Tidak Menular (PTM) Di Desa Tawang Weru Sukoharjo
Authors: Kusumawati Yuli , Werdany Kusuma Estu , Darnoto Sri , Sutrisna Em , Wardiono Kelik , Anis Muchlison , Maimun Muhammad Halim , Zulaekah Siti , Rahmi Anggraita Nur , Widananda Clarisa , Yuniar Siska , Nurfauzia Elita Nadia , Nurhaliza Alfida Aulia Rahma Firdauzy , Pratiwi Betty Intan , Fauziana Eni
Published: July 2024

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), stroke, and heart disease are currently a big concern in the world and are still a big concern in Indonesia. The prevalence of hypertension sufferers in Tawang Village is 20.5%, and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) sufferers is 70.2%. This service activity aims to be an independent prevention effort by increasing knowledge and skills in detecting risk factors (RF) for PTM and providing education to reduce the risks of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by increasing healthier living behavior. Method: This activity was carried out using health education methods about NCDs and assisting cadres with early risk factors (FR) detection. Results: There was an increase in knowledge about PTM with an average of 7.5 points (11.41%) with, an average score before education of 65.75 and an average score after education of 73.25. Conclusion: FR PTM early detection educational activities can increase cadres' knowledge and skills in the early detection of PTM. Health cadres in Tawang Village feel happy and understand more about the FR method and how to detect RF NCDs early. They can do it correctly so they can identify someone who is at risk and can support prevention.
Revitalisasi dan Pembuatan Biopori di SMAN 2, SMAN 3 dan SMAK Satya Wacana Salatiga Selaras dengan Misi Sekolah Adiwiyata
Authors: Christina Tapilouw Marisa , Sucahyo Sucahyo , Djohan Djohan , Adhi Nugroho Jonatan , Galang Priatama Rafla , Adi Wicaksono Rifky , Nur Pratiwi Dian , Teguh Zega Yakin
Published: July 2024

Pendahuluan: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan yaitu memperbaiki dan mengembalikan fungsi biopori yang ada serta pembuatan biopori baru di 3 lingkungan SMA di Salatiga. Studi ini bertujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi biopori yang telah ada sebelumnya dan memaksimalkan air yang meresap ke dalam tanah sehingga menambah air tanah serta mengurangi genangan air. Metode: Observasi awal; persiapan; pemaparan awal; revitalisasi, pembuatan biopori; dan evaluasi. Hasil: Antusiasme partisipan yang terlibat dalam tim Adiwiyata sekolah sangat terlihat melalui keaktifan dalam melakukan revitalisasi dan pembuatan biopori baru. Tim Adiwiyata dapat aktif dalam memelihara biopori  dengan cara memasukkan sampah organik dan memanen kompos secara periodik. Kesimpulan: kegiatan ini menjadi langkah yang baik untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan memberikan solusi konkret terhadap persoalan resapan air di sekolah-sekolah. Dengan beberapa perbaikan dan evaluasi lebih lanjut, kegiatan ini dapat menjadi contoh yang baik untuk proyek seupa di tempat lain.
Zwodnicze praktyki przedsiębiorstw a zachowania konsumentów w świetle koncepcji zrównoważonego rozwoju
Authors:   Katedra Badań Konsumpcji, Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Polska, Kantor Angelika
Published: July 2024

Streszczenie: Koncepcja zrównoważonego rozwoju stanowi przedmiot zainteresowań zarówno przedsiębiorców, jak i konsumentów. Konsumenci starają się wybierać produk- ty przyjazne dla środowiska naturalnego, co wynika z ich rosnącej świadomości ekolo- gicznej. Przedsiębiorstwa, chcąc dostosować się do nowych oczekiwań konsumentów, wprowadzają do swojej oferty produkty o cechach ekologicznych lub produkty, które na takie wyglądają. Ten drugi przypadek reprezentuje zwodniczą praktykę zwaną green- washingiem. Celem niniejszego opracowania jest przedstawienie problematyki green- washingu, który stanowi przykład zwodniczych praktyk przedsiębiorstw w relacji z kon- sumentem. By móc zrealizować ten cel, posłużono się literaturą krajową i zagraniczną, a także raportami branżowymi. Wskazano również przykłady zwodniczych praktyk. Zau- ważono, że istnieje relacja między greenwashingiem a zachowaniami konsumentów. Stwierdzono, iż konsumenci mogą mieć trudność z identyfikacją prawdziwych i rzetelnych informacji oraz odróżnieniem ich od greenwashingu. Ustalono, iż wysoka świadomość ekologiczna stanowi sposób na ochronę konsumentów przed greenwashingiem. Słowa kluczowe: zrównoważony rozwój, greenwashing, CSR, etyka w biznesie, świado- mość ekologiczna konsumentów. Kod JEL: M31, Q010, M14