bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Bovine Babe-sia Species and the First Report of B. bovis from Kashmir Himalayas
Authors: Najar Tawheed Ahmad , Tufani Noor Alam , Mehraj Allaie Idrees , Tramboo Shahana Riyaz , Dar Aijaz Ahmad , Malik Hamid Ullah
Published: March 2024

Background: Bovine babesiosis, a global disease, has not been studied so far in Kashmir valley, which is having temperate type of climate as compared to rest of India having tropical to sub-tropical climate, so we felt the need to investigate it.
Methods: To diagnose the babesiosis in clinically suspected cattle (n=450), peripheral blood film examination and PCR tests using generic and species-specific primers targeting Babesia/Theleria genera and           B. bigemina, B. bovis as well as B. divergens, respectively were conducted. Four PCR products were sequenced and subjected to BLASTn analysis. Ticks were collected from the clinically suspected animals and identified as per the standard morphological keys.
Results: The prevalence of babesiosis among suspected cattle in central Kashmir by peripheral blood film examination and PCR technique was 11.11% and 33.62%, respectively. The 18S rRNA gene of Isolate B1 of Babesia spp. showed 99.0 to 100% nucleotide sequence homology with 18S rRNA gene of different isolates of B. bigemina registered in the GenBank, while as 18S rRNA gene of Isolate Z showed 98.5 to 99.2% and 93.1 to 93.9% nucleotide sequence homology with 18S rRNA gene of different isolates of Babesia spp. and B. bigemina, respectively, registered in the GenBank. Rhipicephalus spp. and Haemaphysalis spp. were the two major tick genera identified in the present study.
Conclusion: Bovine Babesiosis in Kashmir is attributed to B. bovis,          B. bigemina and some other Babesia spp. or strains which needs further investigation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of Babesia bovis from northern India in cattle.
Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis with 45,X/46,X,idic(Y)/46,XY Karyotype: A Case Report
Authors: Shetty Reshma Ammu , Shetty Deyyanthody Prashanth , Kulshreshtha Pooja Swaroop , Kadandale Jayarama Shanker
Published: March 2024

Background: The purpose of the current study was to report a case with 45,X/ 46,XY/46,X,idic(Yp) mosaicism showing the male phenotype with mixed gonadal dysgenesis.
Case Presentation: A 27 year-old individual, phenotypically male, presented with azoospermia and a micropenis. Both testes were not visualized in the scrotal sac. Due to the presence of a small-sized uterus, the individual was referred to the KSHEMA Center for Genetic Services for chromosomal analysis. Karyotyping revealed a mosaic karyotype of 45,X[44]/46,XY[5]/46,X,idic(Yp)[1]. This finding was further confirmed through fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis. The individual's mosaic karyotype consisted of three cell lines, with a higher proportion of the 45,X cell line and lower proportions of the idic(Yp) and 46,XY cell lines. It is worth noting that this mosaic condition in postnatal peripheral blood has not been reported in the literature thus far.
Conclusion: The case report demonstrated the importance of performing karyotype and FISH analysis in understanding genetic defects including mosaicism and other chromosomal aberrations, which can influence not only growth and puberty but also sexual development and maturation. Hence, performing cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic analysis will help clinicians to take a further step in understanding and managing the condition.
Outdoor regenerative water purification and drinking water station based on semiconductor condensation technology
Authors: Gao DengChang
Published: March 2024

In some exhibition sites and outdoor sports venues, there is still a lack of public drinking water resources and hand washing facilities., This topic in view of the existing problems put forward a new scheme, and designed a based on semiconductor condensation technology of outdoor regeneration net drink integration intelligent water station, photovoltaic energy storage technology and air water, realize the self-sufficiency of energy and water, and break the equipment in the regional limitations, make it to meet the needs of people hand clean and healthy drinking water, solve the problem of lack of clean water in specific places. In addition, the device integrates the neural network deep learning algorithm to predict the water consumption, and provides emergency charging and advertising and other functions, which has good social benefits and market prospects.
The Impact of Creative Content on Digital Marketing Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Yuniarti Yuniarti , Aziz Muhammad , Gani Hamsu Abdul
Published: March 2024

Digital marketing has become one of the most sought-after mediums by the general public and businesses today. This marketing method allows for an expanded market reach, faster communication, and ease in transaction processes. This research aims to investigate and describe the relationship between the level of creativity in a company's digital marketing strategy and its success in achieving marketing goals, such as increased website traffic, customer conversions, or product sales. This study adopts a qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews with respondents as the primary method. A literature review is also used to obtain theoretical or secondary data in this research. The literature review involves researching books, literature, and official documents relevant to the research topic. The research results indicate that creativity in digital marketing plays a crucial role in achieving marketing success. Entrepreneurs must possess entrepreneurial creativity that enables them to create or modify new ideas in running their businesses. The steps in digital marketing assist companies in promoting and marketing their products or services more effectively. Another advantage is the ability to convey information to consumers more rapidly and efficiently regarding geographical reach and communication methods. This research has significant implications for companies looking to enhance their digital marketing performance. Companies can develop more effective approaches to achieve their marketing objectives by understanding the importance of creativity in digital marketing strategies. Additionally, the results of this research can serve as a foundation for further studies in this field and contribute to a better understanding of the role of creativity in digital marketing success.
The role of quality assurance in improving the quality of education
Authors: Oktarina Nina , Rusdarti Rusdarti , Yulianto Arief , Wahyuni Kristin
Published: March 2024

Preparing the internal quality assurance system framework is expected to guide and improve educational institutions' quality. Since quality is essential to a university's performance, internal quality assurance must be implemented to maintain and raise the standard of instruction. However, the quality assurance system faces various complex obstacles in its implementation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the internal quality assurance system in graduate schools. A case study-based qualitative approach was used in this study data collection techniques with interviews, observations, and documentation. The research finds that graduate school programs' internal quality assurance system meets the "good" category demonstrated by the commitment of the institution to increase audit personnel and develop a document system as a means of integration. This study concludes that the institution's internal quality audit so far is an effort to maintain the quality of education that has been going well. In light of the study's conclusion that comprehensive papers assist the Internal Quality Assurance System, it is advised that institutions produce authentic paperwork in the future to support internal quality audits. This research contributes practically to educational institutions to improve the quality of education.
Keywords: Internal Quality Assurance System; quality assurance; quality control; quality of education
METAFORA KAO NARATIV? POETIKA VOLJE (COGITO-A) I POETIKA PRIČA (JEZIKA)
Authors: MIĆIĆ NEMANJA
Published: March 2024

U prvom delu rada, razmatra se stanovište prema kojem metafora predstavlja, pre svega, određeni vid narativa. Ta teza je poduprta idejom da se svaki vid jezičkog događanja mora tretirati, u prvom redu, narativno – bilo da se radi o metaforama, ili pak misaonim eksperimentima, karakterističnim za filozofiju. To znači i da svaki govor o metaforama zahteva narative. Istovremeno, narativi, odnosno, priče, bivaju označeni i kao konstitutivni za samu subjektivnost, kao i pojmove koji je tvore i ekspliciraju. S tim u vezi, ono što omogućuje Rikerovu poetiku volje ispostavlja se da nije ništa drugo do poetika priča. Na tom tragu, rad analizira i pravi komparaciju stanovišta mislilaca poput Deride, Rikera, Ničea i Šapa, ne bi li se pokazalo da je metafora pitanje narativa, a ne reči (u slučaju Deride), ili rečenica (Riker). Ključnim za ovo smatramo uvid da narativ seže dalje od uobičajenih analiza u kojima se ta tema eksplicira. To podrazumeva stavljanje dodatnog akcenta na jezik, koji bi trebalo shvatiti sveobuhvatnije i autentičnije, ne bi li se pokazali razlozi zbog kojih je insistiranje na poziciji svesnog subjekta kao polazišta duboko problematično.
Digitalization of Public Administration and Economy: Terminological Clarity as a Factor of Success of Digital Development. Review of the Textbook “Digital State and Economy” Edited by S. E. Prokofiev, O. V. Panina and K. V. Kharchenko
Authors: Stepanov Alexandr
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the multidisciplinary textbook “Digital State and Economy” edited by the researchers of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation Stanislav E.Prokofiev, Olga V.Panina and Konstantin V.Kharchenko. The need to publish such textbooks is justified as a way to solve the problem of insufficiently systematic practical use of new terms, such as ‘digitalization’ and ‘digital transformation’, without their proper conceptual understanding. A brief review of similar works published in recent years suggests that the reviewed textbook is large-scale in terms of the coverage of the problem and its interpretation. The reviewer highlights the advantages of this publication. They consist in a clear and systematic interpretation of key concepts and a structured presentation of the material. For the sake of discussion, the author points out the expediency of changing the title of the textbook in the preparation of future editions, the possibility of compiling and publishing a tutorial as an addition to the textbook, as well as the need to equalize the level of tweaking certain chapters and paragraphs. The conclusion is made about the usefulness of the textbook for students who major in state and municipal management.
Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Russian Economy: A Practitioner’s View
Authors: Osadchuk Evgeny
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of a generalization of the practical activities of companies developing and/or implementing artificial intelligence technologies (hereinafter referred to as AI), as well as companies that use these technologies: what scenarios for the use of AI technologies exist and in which industries, what kind of problems organizations implementing AI face, how members of the expert community of the artificial intelligence sphere consider solving these issues and what the state bodies offer.
As to the state’s policy regarding the development of artificial intelligence, the article contains information about the factors built in the updated national AI development strategy, reflects the relations between AI technologies and state sovereignty, demonstrates the impact of artificial intelligence on the competitiveness of a company and human creativity.
The article also presents the main instructions of the government of the Russian Federation on the development of artificial intelligence, some statistical data on the use of AI in economic and social sectors. It identifies measures to support developers and “implementers” of AI technologies offered by development institutions within the framework of the federal project “Artificial Intelligence” as a part of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”.
Much attention is paid to the issue of human resourcing in the AI sphere – what kind of specialists companies need, what their level of training should be and what they should be able to do, what requirements are imposed on AI teachers, what leading companies ask applicants for interviews and what the trajectory of “growing” talents in the field of artificial intelligence is.
The final part of the article provides recommendations to students on how to prepare for the widespread use of artificial intelligence technologies.
Text Mining technologies in sociological analysis (using the example of studying students`ideas about the mission of a modern university)
Authors: Pinchuk Antonina , Karepova Svetlana , Tikhomirov Dmitry
Published: March 2024

There are discussed in the article the possibilities of using Text Mining methods in the practice of analyzing the information received on the base of open questionnaire questions. The paper presents an example of unigrams and bigrams analysis, as well as the search for latent topic using thematic modeling. Empirical materials present the data of survey conducted in 2022, in which 929 students of one Moscow economics university took part. In the open question of the questionnaire, it was proposed to define the mission of the university. Information made it possible to get the subjective interpretation of the main significancy of higher education in modern conditions. The frequency analysis of unigrams, supplemented by a qualitative analysis of respondents’ statements, allowed reflecting the vocabulary of student discourse about the mission of the university. The articulation of bigrams was carried out on the basis of several statistical metrics, which made it possible to rank phrases and highlight a key set of concepts. The procedure revealed that in the perception of students, the priorities of the university are aimed at the transferring of professional knowledge and skills, in a broad sense – the training of qualified specialists. The social functions of the university, focused on meeting the needs of society and the state, are less pronounced in the conceptual interpretations of the interviewed students. At the next stage of the study the task of articulation and research of latent topics was put forward. The specific feature of thematic modeling is that the words combined into one topic reflect the distribution of words identified by the program, but not a topic that is literally understandable to a person. Taking into account the specifics of the method used, the authors demonstrated the results of search analysis in the practice of processing an open question. As it turned out, the keywords concentrated in the core of the main topics are mainly related to meeting the needs of the students themselves, leaving on the periphery of the verbalized definitions any understanding of the importance of the university as a platform for innovation, scientific research, entrepreneurial and other initiatives for the benefit of society and the country. The results of the presented research can be useful in rethinking the research tools of sociologists in the context of the active development of digital technologies, which requires testing new methods, understanding their real capabilities and limitations in solving the tasks of sociological research.
Positioning of facts, meanings and terms in the media: theoretical approaches and practice of covering the problems of terrorism
Authors: Chumikov Alexander
Published: March 2024

The interpretation and interrelation of the concepts of “fact”, “meaning”, “term” throughout the 20th–21st centuries were constantly in the zone of interest of researchers: sociologists, philosophers, cultural scientists, linguists, lawyers, as well as writers and journalists. At the same time, this connection, outwardly understandable and logical, was understood as an increasingly complex composition, depending both on the peculiarities of human perception and on the social modeling of various kinds of messages to target audiences. This article examines the dynamics and current state of these ideas, connected, on the one hand, with the internetization and mediatization of society; and, on the other, motivated by the presence and strengthening of the global socio-political conjuncture at the interstate and other levels. The author’s research focuses on the problems of terrorism as the most acute and revealing. There is no unified internationally accepted definition of terrorism. To an even greater extent, this applies to social practice, in the process of which the perpetrators and customers of terrorist attacks are determined by interested parties in different ways, up to the complete opposite. The immediate facts of terror are interpreted in the same way, when the fixation of a real event is supplemented or completely replaced by a demonstration of its meaning. The article examines the prerequisites and modern practice of creating and subsequent application of factual, meaning and terms elements in the compositions of published messages. By analyzing the materials of Russian and Western mass media, the author explores the dynamic change in the goals and roles of these elements in influencing target audiences. In the course of the study, the hypothesis is put forward and confirmed that reports of acts of terror turn into an instrument of information warfare, and their semantic part acquires a dominant character. Technologies are being developed to verify the facts for authenticity and identify the primary goals of the authors of the messages. However, the priority form of counter-actions is the formation of stereotypical attitudes among target groups to the rejection of events, statements and their content designations in the media, qualified by the state as terrorist.
Agrowisata Dampak Optimalisasi Pengembangan Destinasi Agrowisata Petik Buah Jeruk Tehadap Kesejahteraan Sosial Masyarakat
Authors: Arahmah Annisa Ray , Hariyono Syech , Munif Akhmad
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui dampak optimalisasi pengembangan destinasiiagrowisata petik buah jerukkterhadap kesejahteraan sosial masyarakattdi Desa Selorejo, Kecamatan Dau, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur. Optimalisasi pengembangan destinasi agrowisata petik buah jeruk ini secara tidak langsung memberikan dampak kepada masyarakat sekitar. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dan jenis penelitiannya menggunakan deskriptif. Teknik penentuani nforman menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Sedangkan untuk teknik pengumpulanndata menggunakan teknik non-participant observer, wawancars semi terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Setelah memperoleh data kemudian dilakukan analisis data yang dilakukan beberapa tahapan yaitu tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan setelah itu dilakukan kesimpulan. Dalam memberikan hasil yang akurat perlu dilakukan teknik keabsahan data disini peneliti menggunakan teknik triagulasi sumber agar dapat memberikan hasil yang absolut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa optimalisasi pengembangan berdampak kepada masyarakat yang dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan sosial masyarakat. Optimalisasi pengembangan destinasi agrowisata ini memberikan dampak terhadap masyarakat sekitar berupa terbukanya lapangan pekerjaan, berkurangnya jumlah pengangguran, terbukanya peluang usaha, peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat dan peningkatan pendidikan juga meningkatnya kesejahteraan sosial masyarakat ke arah yang baik dan sejahtera dari sebelumnya.
O sztuce i formie towarowej
Authors: Brown Nicholas
Published: March 2024

Przekład obszernego wstępu do książki Nicholasa Browna Autonomy. The Social Ontology of Art under Capitalism. W punkcie wyjścia swoich rozważań badacz umieszcza oczywistą obserwację, że współcześnie dzieło sztuki co do zasady jest również towarem, czyli funkcjonuje lub może zacząć funkcjonować na rynku w podobny sposób, co reszta towarów. W kontrze do tego, co uznaje za dominującą ideologię estetyczną współczesności, czyli zrównywania dzieła ze wszystkimi innymi towarami, Browna interesuje to, czy między dziełem sztuki a całą resztą produktów cyrkulujących na rynku, między dziełem a kapitalistycznym towarem, możemy stwierdzić jakąś niezbywalną (niesprowadzalną do różnic punktów widzenia, opinii itp.) ontologiczną różnicę. Jak przekonuje za Marksem, Heglem, Kantem oraz Walterem Bennem Michaelsem, tym czymś, co pozwala odróżnić dzieło sztuki od reszty towarów, jest jego znaczenie, tożsame z intencją jego autora, którego nie sposób sprowadzić do wartości użytkowej. Takie ujęcie różnicy między dziełem sztuki a towarem pozwala następnie Brownowi bronić centralnego dla jego książki rozumienia autonomii estetycznej.
Diákvállalkozások születése a magyar egyetemeken : A Hungarian Startup University Program tapasztalatai
Authors: Dőry Tibor , Novotny Ádám , Rámháp Szabolcs , Makai Attila , Bavlsík Richard
Published: March 2024

Az innovatív kisvállalkozások születése és növekedése jelentős gazdasági-társadalmi haszonnal jár. A vállalkozásindítás motiválásának egyik hatékony eszköze az egyetemi hallgatók vállalkozói kompetenciáinak fejlesztése. A tanulmányban 27 magyar egyetemen vizsgáljuk a Hungarian Startup University Programban (HSUP) megalakult, 880 hallgatót felölelő 187 startupprojekt jellemzőit, illetve a 2021–2022-es tanévben indult – korai fázisú – vállalkozói csapatok által készített progress reportok kvantitatív tartalomelemzése alapján értékeljük a diákcsapatok kompetenciáit és összetételét, valamint a projektek piaci és technológiai fejlettségét. Az elemzés számos, remélhetőleg hasznos következtetést tár fel az oktatók és a szakpolitika számára a HSUP és más, hasonló vállalkozói képzések menedzselését, fejlesztését illetően.
'Not Reading Just Seems Crazy to Me'
Authors: Rackley Eric
Published: March 2024

This study examines six Latter-day Saint youths’ textual ideologies of sacred texts. Inductive analyses point to three shared textual ideologies related to youths’ expectations about (a) the educative nature of sacred texts, (b) the relevance sacred texts had in their lives, and (c) the amount of time they should spend reading them. Findings support and extend existing language and literacy research by providing insights into the social and cultural forces that shape how religious youth engage with and use sacred texts. Implications of this work offer paths for future literacy research and practice.
Interactions between Cenozoic tectonics and landscape dynamics in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Authors: Sowinski Ana Cecília Branco , Salamuni Eduardo , Santos Marcilene dos , Calegari Salomão Silva
Published: March 2024

The Londrina City, located in southern Brazil, is situated on the basalt of the Paraná Igneous Province (PIP), near tectonic structures such as the Guaxupé faults and the São Jerônimo-Curiúva and São Sebastião lineaments, with a history of reactivation in the Cenozoic. Between 2015 and 2018, low-magnitude earthquakes hit the municipality, suggesting a possible connection with these structures. This study investigates the relationship between Cenozoic tectonics and geomorphological dynamics, combining quantitative geomorphological analysis with field analysis of faults. The results reveal signs of tectonic control on the landscape, with two pulses of regional uplift/base level drop affecting the drainage network. Reactivated segments, especially at intersections of NE and NW structures, influence dynamics, with variations in uplift rates between basins and block rotation under a transtensive regime. Recent earthquakes are related to the reactivation of an N50-60E fault scarp, possibly the Guaxupé Fault, indicating recurrent tectonic movement. Paleostress analyses identify three deformation pulses, highlighting the complexity of landscape evolution in intraplate regions. These findings enhance understanding of regional tectonics, emphasizing the need to comprehend landscape evolution in interior plate areas, such as the South American Plate.
The role of percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) in the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Dewald Cornelia L. A. , Vogel Arndt , Wacker Frank K.
Published: March 2024

This review article evaluates the current literature on the role of percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) as a treatment option in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). CCA is a rare cancer that is mostly diagnosed at a late stage. Patients with advanced, unresectable disease have limited treatment options. PHP is a locoregional therapy that delivers high doses of chemotherapy directly to the liver while minimizing systemic exposure and toxicity. This review allocates PHP in the therapeutic spectrum of CCA and summarizes the available literature with a focus on the clinical efficacy and safety profile. Results from studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of PHP are promising, with several observational studies demonstrating improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival rates. However, PHP is not without side effects; the most commonly reported adverse events include transient hematotoxicity and hepatotoxicity. PHP has the potential to be a valuable treatment option for patients with unresectable CCA. Nonetheless, further trials are needed to optimize patient selection, treatment regimens, and long-term outcomes.
Teknik dan Ekspresi sebagi Upaya Penguasaan Kualitas Gerak Tari Topeng Tunggal Betawi Menurut Perspektif Margaret N.H'Doubler
Authors: Alvianisa Monik , Nursilah  , Ida Bagus Ketut Sudiasa
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji permasalahan tentang penguasaan kualitas gerak Tari Topeng Tunggal karena tarian ini memiliki tingkat kerumitan yang cukup tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bentuk penyajian, teknik gerak, serta kualitas gerak Tari Topeng Tunggal melalui teori teknik dan ekspresi menurut perspektif Margaret N H’Doubler. Penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai peluang kajian lanjutan mengenai penguasaan kualitas gerak pada jenis tari lainnya menggunakan teori Technique and Expression. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, pengamatan, studi pustaka, dan studi dokumen. Data yang diperoleh meliputi: 1) bentuk penyajian Tari Topeng Tunggal yang dapat dilihat melalui analisis struktur gerak, 2) teknik gerak yang mencakup tiga aspek yaitu pengaturan nafas, tenaga, dan ritme, 3) ekspresi yang disajikan melalui gerak topeng dan gerak tubuh. Hasil analisis dan interpretasi data menjelaskan bahwa Tari Topeng Tunggal memenuhi seluruh sub bab dalam Technique and Expression. Sehingga, diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa Technique and Expression dapat digunakan sebagai upaya penguasaan Tari Topeng Tunggal.
Women in a Time of Crisis: Inequality of Roles in the Family During the Pandemic In Indonesia
Authors: Hasanah Umdatul , Muassomah Muassomah , Wijayati Mufliha , Abdullah Irwan
Published: March 2024

The introduction of work from home policies, intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, has added to women's burden and reinforced their domestic roles. This article seeks to show that the ongoing pandemic, which has resulted in families being confined to home, has been used to justify the creation of new burdens for women. To support this argument, this article relies on data collected through two methods: mapping online resources and interviews. Trends identified in online sources were confirmed through interviews with 22 women, as well as a focus group discussion with women leaders. This article shows that women have become responsible for more domestic duties during the pandemic, and their burdens have increased as a result. They are expected not only to handle domestic labor and childcare, but also to act as teachers. To achieve a deeper understanding, this article recommends using participant observation and in-depth interviews to obtain a broader understanding of women's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gambaran Ctenocephalides felis Di Kucing Penyebab Dipylidiasis Pada Manusia
Authors: Herliana Herliana , Azahra Sresta , Anggrieni Nurul
Published: March 2024

Salah satu ektoparasit yang sering menyerang kucing adalah pinjal. Ctenocephalides felis adalah pinjal yang bersarang pada kucing. Kucing dapat terserang Ctenocephalides felis jika dalam proses pemeliharaan tidak dijaga kebersihannya. Ctenocephalides felis merupakan pinjal dari ordo siphonoptera dan parasit semi obligat. Ctenocephalides felis bertransmisi dari satu hospes ke hospes yang lain dan dapat bertindak sebagai hospes perantara cacing Dipylidium caninum menyebabkan penyakit Dipylidiasis dan bersifat zoonosis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran Ctenocephalides felis di kucing penyebab dipylidiasis pada manusia. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan desain cross-sectional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 41 kucing di tempat penampungan kucing Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kota Samarinda. Sampel dilakukan pemeriksaan mikroskopik. Data dianalisis secara univariat dalam bentuk persentase. Hasil penelitian ini  ditemukan persentase kucing yang terserang Ctenocephalides felis di tempat penampungan kucing Kecamatan Sungai Pinang Kota Samarinda sebesar 29,27% sehingga dapat disimpulkan kondisi kucing cukup terawat dengan baik.
Experimental Studies to Select an In-Depth Water Control and Conformance Strategy for a Dolomitized and Fractured Carbonate Karst Field
Authors: Hernando L. , Zaitoun A. , Cheneviere P. , Romero C. , Douik H. , Sutanto S. M. , Hashim H. , Prinet C.
Published: March 2024

Finding a suitable in-depth water control and conformance strategy was the key objective of the study presented in this paper. Carbonate reservoirs with complex lithology (Carbonate/Dolomite) presenting structural features such as fractures, high permeability streaks and karsts are known to lead to low waterflood recovery factors and early water production. Chemical Polymer Gels studies were carried out by ADNOC Onshore in 2021-2022 to select an appropriate product for Field Conditions. The objective was to identify a robust gel system that could be placed in-depth for a more durable effect. Laboratory studies were carried out including Gel rheology measurements, bottle tests for gelation time and gel stability assessments and Corefloods using an artificially fractured core from the pilot area. This coreflood was conducted to measure gellant injectivity, gel parting pressure, permeability reduction (Rk) and pore volume reduction obtained by gel placement. Two Gel Systems were investigated: Gelix and a SAV10 Chromium acetate gel.

Based on the study results, Gelix system was selected and qualified to be used in the In-Depth water control and conformance pilot. Results showed that Gelix technology had the lowest viscosity meeting the maximum viscosity requirement of 200cP.Best gel consistency results were obtained using a 2%KCl brine and Mix Water, leading to a rigid gel. It was in addition possible to delay gelation for several days depending on the concentrations of the products and brine salinity. Accelerated ageing tests confirmed the excellent gel stability of Gelix in 2%KCl, maintaining Gel consistency whatever temperature and ageing time.

Two corefloods in artificially fractured cores showed that in-situ performance of Gelix was far above those of SAV10 / CrAc. Gelix gel retained a gel parting pressure of 1 bar/ft and a residual permeability reduction (RRF) between 16000 and 196000 making it suitable formulation to block fractures and/or high permeability streaks for in-depth water control. Finally, in order to protect the oil-bearing matrix from a hybrid gel placement injection strategy will be used with pre-injection of Small calibrated Microgels (SMGs). Field trials are now planned in two horizontal production wells.
Deployment of Encapsulated Scale Inhibitor on the Selected Well
Authors: Fahrizal Ahmad , Al-Enezi Fatma N. , Al-Saiafi Ahmed , Al-Maheimid Imad Al- , Al-Mass Saja , Das Ghanashyam
Published: March 2024

The company had an issue with the Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP), which have a short run life because of scale formation. The scale formation in the production wells is derived from some main reservoirs where Upper Burgan (sandstone) is experiencing sulfate scale while Maudud and Lower Burgan reservoir is experiencing carbonate scale. The scale formation in the downhole is unpredictable; therefore, the scale inhibitor is required to prevent loss production of the well due to pump trip and cleaning.

The encapsulated scale inhibitor was trialed at a selected production well, which was experiencing deposited scale and no scale inhibitor treatment. The well has a production rate of 2755 BLPD and 58% water cut with wellhead pressure of 182 psi. The rat-hole capacity of the well is 533 gallon, which is sufficient to store 165 gallons of encapsulated inhibitor for batch chemical treatment. The inhibitor consists of a microencapsulated liquid scale inhibitor, which was weighted with brine to ensure settling in the rat-hole. The injection of inhibitor into the down-hole used a bull heading through the casing annulus with pressure 150 psi.

After the six-month pilot trial of the inhibitor, there was no blockage in the well tubing, pump trip or a change in ampere of the ESP due to scale deposition. In addition, the inhibitor was still active with Phosphate Residual Concentration (PRC) in the produced water of 0.7 mg/liter higher than the 0.5 mg/liter minimum threshold of the project success criteria. From mass balance analysis of the effluent water, the scale tendency slightly reduced after injecting the encapsulated scale inhibitor in the selected well.

This paper explains the value added to the company by deploying the encapsulated inhibitor for batch treatment with return on investment of 445% and pay out time of 2.2 months. Further study is required to estimate the life expectancy for the chemical deployment since it depends on rate-hole dimension, water quantity, temperature, salinity and pH of the reservoir fluids.
Degradation of organic pollutants by the Cl−/PMS process
Authors: Ye Miaomiao , Luo Ziyi , Jin Wen , Wang Xingyuan , Zhang Tuqiao , LIU XIAOWEI
Published: March 2024

The viewpoints on whether high concentration of chloride ion (Cl−) promote or inhibit the oxidation activity of activated persulfates are still inconclusive. Furthermore, the degradation of organic pollutants by the persulfates in the presence of high Cl− concentrations without any activation medium has not yet been studied. In this work, the efficiency and mechanism of degradation of organic pollutants such as carbamazepine (CBZ), sulfadiazine (SDZ) and phenol (PN) by Cl− activated PMS (denoted as Cl−/PMS) were investigated. Results showed that Cl− could effectively activate PMS for complete removal of CBZ, SDZ and PN with reaction kinetic constants of 0.4516 min− 1, 0.01753 min− 1 and 0.06805 min− 1, respectively. Parameters such as PMS dose, Cl− concentration, solution pH, and initial concentrations of organic pollutants that affecting the degradation efficiencies of the Cl−/PMS process were optimized. Unlike conventional activated persulfates, it was confirmed that the free chlorine was the main active species in the Cl−/PMS process. Finally, the degradation by-products of CBZ and SDZ as well as their toxicity were detected, and a possible degradation pathway for CBZ and SDZ were proposed. Though higher toxic chlorinated by-products were generated, the Cl−/PMS process was still an efficient oxidation method for the removal of organic pollutants in aqueous solutions which contains high concentration of Cl−.
Imputation Validation Mean Squared Error: a novel measurement to evaluate the performance of missing value imputation
Authors: Li Gongli , Islam Mohammad S , Luo Zhen
Published: March 2024

Missing value imputation is essential in data pre-processing for statistical model building and data mining. The problem with using a machine learning model to impute missing values is that it is hard to evaluate the performance of imputation and choose the optimal model and tuning parameters. Although many missing values imputation models have been proposed, the precise understanding of the imputation performance evaluation is missing in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to develop a new method named ‘imputation validation mean square error’ which would potentially improve the knowledge of the missing values imputation. The imputation validation dataset is obtained by randomly assigning some attributes as NA in the complete dataset according to the information on the percentage of missing values for each attribute and how often each combination of missing values occurs. This literature compares four imputation models (Clustering, KNN, PCA, and MCMC) for multivariate missing values imputation on the Pima Indian Diabetes dataset. The imputation validation MSE range is from 0 to 1. These four methods with imputation validation MSE equal to 0.1447, 0.1360, 0.1129, and 0.1312 are better than the mean (0.2270) and median (0.2306) imputation methods. The performance of different imputation models can be compared clearly based on this method.
RETRACTED: Investigation of performance analysis of potential adsorbents for emissions mitigation in a diesel generator
Authors: Ravi Maniarasu , Rathore Sushil Kumar , Sivalingam Murugan
Published: March 2024

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Advancing Personal Well-Being Analysis through the Integration of Instance-Based Learning with Interpretable AI Techniques
Authors: Kamal Md Sarwar , Sultana Nasrin , Bewong Michael , Ip Ryan H.L. , Islam Md Zahidul , Rahman Azizur
Published: March 2024

Understanding factors that affect Personal Well-Being Index (PWI) is crucial for developing strategies that enhance quality of life at both individual and community levels. This research introduces a novel approach to PWI analysis by integrating Instance-Based Learning (IBL) with interpretable Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods. Utilizing IBL, the study creates tailored matrices for individual instances, enabling a dynamic and specific analysis of well-being factors. It leverages advanced AI techniques, notably the graph-based clustering and Locally Weighted Scatterplot Smoothing (LOWESS), to provide transparent and comprehensible insights. Key innovations include the use of sophisticated feature selection techniques like Random Forest (RF), and Permutation Importance (PI) to identify critical PWI indicators. The research also employs LOWESS for state-of-the-art prediction modeling, providing adaptable forecasts for future trends in PWI indicators. The application of graph-based clustering offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of PWI, generating detailed scenarios and enhancing the understanding of well-being. This integrative methodology positions the study at the forefront of PWI research, offering new pathways for enhancing well-being in diverse settings.
Analysis of Reconfigurable Multi-passband Metasurface Filters Designed by Deep Neural Networks for 6G Applications
Authors: Jamshidiha Vahid , Abdipour Abdolali , Askarpour Amir Nader
Published: March 2024

This article proposes a comprehensive guide to simplify the design procedure a multi-layer double passband metasurface filter. An inverse design model is used to estimate the geometrical dimensions, and the filter is studied in 6G frequency bands. Generalized sheet transition boundary conditions (GSTCs) are used to explain the effects of various parameters on the frequency response and to determine resonance type in the reflection spectrum. The equivalent circuit method is explored to understand the filter functionality, and vanadium dioxide (VO2) is incorporated to adjust filter characteristics, enhance the bandwidth, and coverage of a new band in 6G.
Prevalence and factors associated with domestic accidents in children in the rural district of Orodara, Burkina Faso
Authors: Coulibaly Abou , Sogo Armel Emmanuel , Bara Anata , Wildhaber Barbara Elisabeth , Inglin Sophie
Published: March 2024

Background: In West Africa, domestic accidents are underestimated, and few scientific population-based studies have measured their prevalence. When data exist, they often address only one type of accident. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of domestic accidents in children aged 0-14 years and their determinants in the Orodara health district in Burkina Faso.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the Orodara health district, Kénédougou Province, Burkina Faso. Our study population included children aged 0 to 14 years. We surveyed a fixed number of households in all 39 villages in the Orodara health district. The dependent variable was a domestic accident (yes or no). The independent variables were the household's and child's sociodemographic characteristics. Data were analyzed using Stata software version 17.0 and are presented in proportions. Determinants were identified using logistic regression with a threshold of 5%.
Results: We included 805 households, 1608 children, and 800 mothers. Considering our operational definition of domestic accidents, we recorded 99 domestic accidents (prevalence of 6.27%) in 1578 children. The determinants of domestic accidents were place of residence (7.4% for rural areas versus 2.5% for urban areas) with an adjusted odds ratio (OR)= 3.51 (1.52-8.09), p=0.003, and age, 1-10 years-old being the most common age (88%) with a peak of 44% in the age-group 1-5 years when domestic accidents occurred.
Conclusion: This study showed that domestic accidents are common in the Orodara health district of Burkina Faso and that accidents are significantly more seen in rural areas. These results suggest the need for awareness-raising campaigns to prevent these accidents in children.
Exploring In Vitro Inhibition of the Causal agent of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt by Medicinal Plant Extracts sourced from North Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Authors: Mukeshambala Franchement , Ibanda Angele , Lassois Ludivine Ludivine , Semacumu Gakuru , Djailo Dhed’a , Nabahungu Leon , Blomme Guy , Monde Godefroid
Published: March 2024

Banana Wilt caused by Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm), has emerged as a significant threat to food security in eastern DR Congo (Kivu). Currently, the only means of combatting this biotic constraint is through best agricultural practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of medicinal plants used in Kivu in inhibiting of Xvm. Three in vitro experiments were conducted at Uganda's National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO) laboratories and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Kivu. The bacterial samples were collected in banana cultivated in Kivu and isolated on Yeast Extract Peptone Agar (YPGA). Pure Xvm colonies were used for identification via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and greenhouse inoculation trials. A completely randomized design was used for the inhibition tests (1) on Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) using disc diffusion with 10 extracts, (2) in liquid YPG Broth, and (3) on MHA using disc diffusion with 19 extracts. The first two trials used ten plant species extracts diluted in petroleum ether, while the third trial used 19 plant extracts diluted in methanol. After maceration, filtration, and solvent evaporation, 10mg of extract was diluted in 80 µl of distilled water + 10µl of Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). Ten µl of this solution was impregnated on perforated discs of Whatman filter paper. Zingiber officinale (ginger) and Ricinus communis (castor) were the most effective plant extracts in suppressing Xvm. Of the thirteen plant species identified as effective against the pathogen, the Myrtaceae and Euphorbiaceae families were the most represented.
V.parvula regulates JAK2-STAT3 to promote colorectal cancer
Authors: Bai Xuhao , Deng jiaxin , zhang jiawei , zhong qinghua , lin dezheng , hu jiancong , liao sen , li juan , he bingfeng , wang junhao , Su Mingli , Guo Xuefeng
Published: March 2024

Background: The dysregulation of the gut microbiota is associated with the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer. Several clinical studies have indicated that the abundance of Veillonella parvula in the intestines of colorectal cancer patients is higher than that in the normal population. The aim of this study is to explore the mechanisms through which Veillonella parvula promotes colorectal cancer.
Methods: Establish a colorectal cancer mouse model to assess the tumor-promoting effect of Veillonella parvula. Utilize RNA-seq, Western blot, and other techniques to examine the expression of relevant molecules. Furthermore, employ two human colorectal cancer cell lines in vitro to validate the relationship between complement C3 and the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway.
Results: In comparison to the control group, mice administered with Veillonella parvula exhibited an increased number and size of intestinal tumors. Furthermore, a significant enhancement in the expression of C3 and C3a receptor proteins was noted in the colorectal tissues of mice treated with Veillonella parvula. The results from in vitro experiments indicated that the addition of exogenous C3 in the culture of colorectal cancer cells activated the JAK2 - STAT3 signaling pathway. The activation was attenuated upon the introduction of the JAK2 inhibitor AG490.
Conclusion: Veillonella parvula enhances complement C3 expression in colonic tissue, activating the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway and promoting colorectal cancer development.
Foreign body granuloma after embolization of internal iliac artery using N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate: a case report
Authors: Fumimoto Masaya , Kohno Shigeshi , Oka Shojiro , Someya Yuko , Ishikura Reiichi , Nakamura Ken , Yamashita Daisuke , Ueda Hiroyuki , Ando Kumiko
Published: March 2024

Background Foreign body granulomas following endovascular treatment rarely occur in the brain or cutaneous vascular tissues. To the best of our knowledge, no study to date has reported on foreign body granulomas in the abdomen after injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) into the large- and medium-size arteries. This study reports a case of foreign body granuloma that appeared 12 months after embolization of a right internal iliac artery aneurysm using NBCA, which posed challenges in differentiation from malignant tumors and aneurysm rupture.Case presentation A 77-year-old man underwent embolization of a right internal iliac artery aneurysm and open surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) performed 12 months postoperatively revealed a right-sided retroperitoneal mass surrounding the iliopsoas muscle. The mass contained multiple, small, hyperdense areas, suggesting migration of the NBCA-lipiodol mixture casts from the embolized right iliac artery aneurysm. The differential diagnosis included foreign body granuloma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Biopsy of the lesion revealed a granuloma with various stages of inflammation, no hemosiderin deposition, multinucleated giant cells, and foam cells containing fat, and was diagnosed with a foreign body granuloma. Special staining for microorganisms revealed no findings suggestive of infection. As the patient was asymptomatic, no treatment was administered. Contrast-enhanced CT at 24 months postoperatively showed shrinkage of the mass, with no change in size noted at 48 months postoperatively.Conclusions This report highlights a foreign body granuloma that mimicked malignant tumors and aneurysm rupture after embolization of a right internal iliac artery aneurysm. Extravascular migration of the NBCA-lipiodol mixture casts likely contributed to granuloma formation. Interventional radiologists should consider foreign body granulomas after embolization using NBCA into the large- and medium-size arteries.