bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Erbium‐YAG Laser Treatment for Recalcitrant Warts: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Jiryis Badea , Avitan-Hersh Emily , Khamaysi Ziad
Published: December 2024

Background: Viral warts are the result of keratinocyte infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), usually represent as benign growths of epithelial tissue. Those afflicted often experience a notable decline in their quality of life due to these lesions, which can also lead to functional issues and physical discomfort. Laser technology has introduced novel approaches in treating viral warts, especially ablative lasers such as CO2 and Erbium‐YAG (Er:YAG) lasers. Er:YAG laser gained recognition as a safe and effective method for addressing viral warts. Nevertheless, different recurrence rates have been reported in medical literature following treatment using Er:YAG laser, ranging from 24% to 71%. This study aimed to evaluate the recurrence rate and the risk factors that might affect it following successful treatment of warts using an Er:YAG laser.

Methods: A retrospective chart review analysis of all 245 patients who underwent an Er:YAG laser wart removal between January 2019 and July 2023 was conducted. The main outcomes measures were response rate and number of sessions required to get complete clearance.

Results: There was an overall complete resolution rate of 71.6% at 12 months follow‐up. Four parameters were found to affect the response rate: the number of sessions until complete response, duration of the wart present before the laser treatment, smoking, and periungual wart location.

Conclusion: Er:YAG laser is an effective method for treating recalcitrant warts, and different risk factors were proven to effect its efficacy.
Le marquage de l’objet dans les propositions complétives sous négation : le cas des langues fenniques
Authors: Miestamo Matti , Shagal Ksenia , Silvennoinen Olli O. , Yurayong Chingduang
Published: December 2024

In Finnic languages, transitive verbs have two types of object, indicated by case: total and partitive. In negative clauses, the distinction between total and partitive objects is neutralized, and all objects take the partitive case. When a negative clause contains a positive complement clause, the object of the complement clause may be in the partitive even when it would otherwise be total. In this study, we examine the phenomenon in such complement clauses and test the hypothesis that case marking in complement clauses under negation reflects structural integration between the main clause and the complement clause: the more tightly the clauses are integrated, the more likely are objects to be partitive, when the main clause is negative. This hypothesis is tested with corpus data from six Finnic languages: Livonian, Estonian, Votic, Finnish, Karelian and Veps. The results of our study offer support to the hypothesis and suggest that object marking can reflect structural integration between the main clause and the complement in Finnic languages.
On Finnic possessive suffixes and possessive reflexives with a special focus on Veps and Lud languages
Authors: Kok Maria
Published: December 2024

This article examines the usage patterns and declining process of possessive suffixes in Finnic languages. Possessive suffixes are pronoun originated grammatical markers that have cognates in all branches of Uralic language. Alongside their main function as adnominal possessive markers, they are known to have a range of other meanings and functions, such as emphasizing the referent of a personal pronoun. The role of possessive suffixes has also been significant in the development of reflexive and possessive-reflexive pronominal constructions. Even in languages where no longer in use, possessive suffixes have left their mark on these constructions.

In Finnic languages, the use of possessive suffixes has either ceased or it is on decline, though the details of the declining process display variation across the languages. Several stages of decline can be observed, and they are accessed by comparing the same or similar text material, as well as grammatical descriptions of Finnic languages.
Assessing the memory walk method in fieldwork in Tver Karelia
Authors: Tavi Susanna
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a data collection method that has been utilized in fieldwork in Tver Karelia in the Tver Oblast of the Russian Federation. The memory walk method derives from cultural research concerning sensory memory. I have applied it to collect data on bilingual resources in the Karelian lexicon in the environmental context of Karelian villages. The research data contain nine memory walk interviews conducted in 2018. The method is evaluated using keyword analysis to assess the similarities and differences in the received lexical data. In the analyses, each of the interviews (target corpus) was compared with the remaining eight interviews (reference corpus) resulting in a list of keywords that either occur more often or more rarely in the target corpus than the reference corpus. As a result, only a few content words emerged in the analyses. Differences occurred in the use of particles, which are typical to speech data. The differences in the use of particles can be explained by bilingual resources: some speakers tended to use more Karelian and some more Russian words. In conclusion, the method seems to result in fairly consistent data despite the spontaneous nature of speech.
Expression of reason and purpose via reported discourse in Finno-Ugric
Authors: Teptiuk Denys
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates the causal meanings arising from reported discourse in non-standard written online communications among six Uralic languages: Erzya, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Komi, and Udmurt. Unlike previous studies focusing on non-locutionary functions of quotative markers, this study scrutinizes cases in which reported discourse preserves its locutionary function of presenting speech or thought but discursively conveys the additional meaning of reason or purpose.

The results show that additional causal meanings are found across all languages of the sample in the contexts in which non-clausal quotative markers introduce reported discourse. The meaning of reason and purpose can be overtly marked by causal markers like reason and purpose conjunctions or implied in the context. On both occasions, a discourse unit presenting reason or purpose almost exclusively follows a discourse unit to which the reported justification is presented. Quotative particles among these Uralic languages show a preference for reported discourse conveying reason, except for the Permic self-quotative particles, which are attracted more to reported speech and thought conveying purpose.
Tonologie du minyanka de Pénesso
Authors: Coulibaly Sékou
Published: December 2024

The Senufo languages, including Minyanka, are generally considered as having three tones: high, mid and low. This article points out that the Minyanka dialect spoken in Penesso has only two tones. It goes through the different tone rules attested in this dialect. In the conclusion, it shows up that this Minyanka dialect is not the only Senufo language which has only two tones.
A new genus and four new species of seagrass-specialist clingfishes (Teleostei: Gobiesocidae) from temperate southern Australia
Authors: CONWAY KEVIN W. , MOORE GLENN I. , SUMMERS ADAM P.
Published: December 2024

A new genus and four new species of clingfishes are described based on specimens collected primarily from seagrass along the southern coast of Australia. The new genus Melanophorichthys is distinguished from all other genera of the Gobiesocidae by aspects of colour pattern, including the presence of numerous, large, dark brown to black melanophores along the side of the body in adults, and sexually dimorphic and dichromatic dorsal and anal fins, larger and more colourful (in life) in males. Melanophorichthys posidonus, type species of Melanophorichthys, is described based on 17 specimens (24.6–35.0 mm SL) from South Australia and Victoria. Melanophorichthys priscillae is described based on 119 specimens (16.4–34.0 mm SL) from Western Australia. Melanophorichthys parvipsittus is described based on 73 specimens (16.2–24.6 mm SL) from Victoria and Tasmania. Melanophorichthys penicillus is described based on 10 specimens (17.0–26.0 mm SL) from Western Australia. The new species are distinguished from each other by characters of body shape, head shape, vertebrae and fin-ray counts, features of osteology, and aspects of live colour pattern. Based on available phylogenetic hypotheses for the Gobiesocidae, the new genus represents the sister taxon to a clade comprising two other clingfishes of the polyphyletic genus “Cochleoceps”, C. spatula (type species) and C. viridis, that are found primarily in seagrass. Including the four new species, eleven species of clingfish (~5% of Gobiesocidae) are identified as seagrass specialists (i.e., species that occur primarily within seagrass beds or meadows, but may occur rarely in other habitats).
Book review: Amen Jaffer and Mashal Saif (Eds.), State and Subject Formation in South Asia
Authors: Singh Ekta
Published: December 2024

Amen Jaffer and Mashal Saif (Eds.), State and Subject Formation in South Asia, Oxford University Press, 2022, 350 pp., ₹995, ISBN 978-969-7340-16-3 (Paperback).
Book review: Sukhadeo Thorat, S. Madheswaran, & B. P. Vani, Scheduled Castes in the Indian Labour Market: Employment, Discrimination, and Its Impact on Poverty
Authors: Ghosh Sangeeta
Published: December 2024

Sukhadeo Thorat, S. Madheswaran, & B. P. Vani, Scheduled Castes in the Indian Labour Market: Employment, Discrimination, and Its Impact on Poverty Oxford University Press, 2023, 336 + xxi pp., ₹1,492, ISBN 978-0198872252 (Hardback).
Diseases of the Gallbladder and the Biliary Tree in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Review of Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Shaik Mohammed Rifat , Jung Hee Jae , Shaik Nishat Anjum , Mikdashi Jamal
Published: December 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterised by multi-system involvement and diverse clinical manifestations. Among the systems affected, the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems are notable taragets of the autoimmune response. Although gastrointestinal and hepatic syndromes commonly reported, gallbladder dysfunction is rare and not included in the diagnostic criteria for the disease. Biliary complications in SLE can present as a spectrum of conditions, ranging from acalculous cholecystitis and Salmonella infection to more uncommon manifestations such as primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune cholangiopathy, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. These complications frequently occur in the context of heightened lupus disease activity, with vasculitis identified as a key underlying mechanism, and are associated with significant morbidity. Thus, biliary involvement should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain and related symptoms in patients with SLE. This review article explores the spectrum of gall bladder and the biliary manifestations in SLE and discusses the corresponding diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Assessment of the Expression Levels of USP27X and DDX3X genes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients
Authors: Ghotloo Somayeh , Zamani Batol , Osatadian Amir-Reza , Marzhoseyni Zeynab
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease influencing numerus tissues in body. Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 27 (USP27X) is a deubiquitinating enzyme involved in the type I interferons (IFNs) generation, apoptosis and production of proinflammatory mediators. DEAD-box helicase 3 X-linked (DDX3X) is a ribonucleic acid (RNA) helicases and contributes to the generation of type I IFNs, and proinflammatory mediators. Considering the involvement of IFN type I, apoptotic cell death and proinflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of SLE, the expression levels of USP27X and DDX3X genes were assessed in SLE patients.

Methods:

Two groups, including SLE patients and healthy subjects, were included in the study and the expression levels of USP27X and DDX3X genes in their peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were quantified by the real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Results:

The results demonstrated the expression level of DDX3X gene was 5.9-fold higher in the SLE patients compared to the healthy subjects ( P < .01). No significant difference in the expression level of USP27X gene was detected between both groups ( P > .05).

Conclusion:

A significant elevation in the level of DDX3X gene in SLE patients prepossess the potential involvement of DDX3X in SLE pathogenesis possibly through the induction of proinflammatory mediators. In spite of the potential involvement of USP27X in SLE through the induction of type 1 IFNs, and apoptotic cell death, our finding did not provide evidence in the contribution of USP27X in SLE pathogenesis.
Bilateral Acute Parotitis Post-caesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anaesthesia: A Case Report
Authors: Thirumagal K. , Ranjith Palaniappan , Jerome J. Terrence Jose
Published: December 2024

Background:

Bilateral acute parotitis is commonly associated with conditions like mumps and inflammation. However, its occurrence immediately after caesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia is extremely rare.

Case report:

A 34-year-old primigravida with no significant past medical history developed sudden, painless bilateral parotid gland swelling following a caesarean section performed under spinal anesthesia. She was successfully treated with hydration, steroids, and antihistamines, resulting in complete resolution of symptoms within 24 hours without any complications.

Conclusion:

This case highlights an unusual presentation of bilateral acute parotitis following caesarean section. Although rare, it should be considered a potential complication. Prompt medical management with hydration, steroids, and antihistamines can lead to rapid recovery.
Imaging of electric-field-induced domain structure in DyMnO$$_{3}$$ nanocrystals
Authors: Najeeb Mansoor A. , Morrison Robbie , Mokhtar Ahmed H. , Porter Daniel G. , Lichtenberg Frank , Bombardi Alessandro , Newton Marcus C.
Published: December 2024

Multiferroic materials that exhibit interacting and coexisting properties, like ferroelectricity and ferromagnetism, possess significant potential in the development of novel technologies that can be controlled through the application of external fields. They also exhibit varying regions of polarity, known as domains, with the interfaces that separate the domains referred to as domain walls. In this study, using three-dimensional (3D) bragg coherent diffractive imaging (BCDI), we investigate the dynamics of multiferroic domain walls in a single hexagonal dysprosium manganite (h-DyMnO$$_3$$

3

) nanocrystal under varying applied electric field. Our analysis reveals that domain wall motion is influenced by the pinning effects, and a threshold voltage of +3 V is required to overcome them. Using circular mean analysis and phase gradient mapping, we identified localised phase realignment and high-gradient regions corresponding to domain walls, providing insights into the behaviour of multiferroic systems under external stimuli.
Extraction of chontaduro oil (Bactris gasipaes) for the synthesis of isopropyl esters through transesterification reactions assisted by ultrasound using green solvents
Authors: Arteaga Danny , Ramírez Angie Nathalia , Acevedo Carlos , Franco Jaime Martin , Benítez Ricardo Benítez
Published: December 2024

An experimental design study, using the Box-Behnken method with response surface methodologies (RSM), was conducted to evaluate the extraction process of chontaduro pulp (Bactris gasipaes) oil and its potential application in obtaining isopropyl esters through a transesterification process. The extraction of chontaduro oil and the transesterification reactions of the fatty esters were assisted by ultrasound techniques using n-hexane and isopropanol as environmentally friendly solvents. During the extraction process, the parameters evaluated were the sample to solvent ratio (w/w), power amplitude (%), and ultrasound pulse times (s). For the transesterification process, the parameters evaluated were ultrasound amplitude, ultrasound pulse time, and the amount of isopropanol (mol). The optimal conditions for the extraction process were found to be a sample to n-hexane ratio of 1:10 (w/w) and an ultrasound amplitude of 30%, with the pulse time not significantly affecting the oil yield of 15.02% achieved in a total time of 30 min. The predominant fatty acids in chontaduro oil were C18:1 cis oleic acid (54.31%) and C16:0 palmitic acid (20.40%). To synthesize isopropyl esters, we found that the ideal conditions are an ultrasound amplitude of 50%, an ultrasound pulse time of 20 s, and 0.4 moles of isopropanol. These conditions resulted in complete conversion within 45 min. The use of ultrasound radiation proved to be an alternative method to conventional techniques, reducing extraction and transesterification times, minimizing energy consumption, and increasing percentage yield. This contributes to green chemistry and the production of value-added products, potentially useful in the cosmetics industry.
AI ethics as a complex and multifaceted challenge: decoding educators’ AI ethics alignment through the lens of activity theory
Authors: Kamali Jaber , Alpat Muhammet Furkan , Bozkurt Aras
Published: December 2024

This study explores university educators’ perspectives on their alignment with artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, considering activity theory (AT), which forms the theoretical underpinning of this study. To do so, 37 educators from a higher education institution were selected to write their metaphors about AI ethics alignment, out of which 11 attended semi-structured interviews, in which they answered some questions about their AI ethics alignment and narrated some experiences. The study reveals diverse and often contradictory perspectives on AI ethics, highlighting a general lack of awareness and inconsistent application of ethical principles. Some educators metaphorised AI ethics as fundamental but difficult to understand, while others pointed to the difficulties of regulating ethical violations. The findings highlight the need for targeted professional development on AI ethics, collaborative policy making and a multidisciplinary approach to promote ethical use of AI in higher education. This study also calls for stronger alignment between educators’ personal ethical standards and institutional norms to reduce AI-related risks in educational settings.
Double-sided: tight proofs for guessing games in the quantum random oracle model
Authors: Bao Jiawei , Ge Jiangxia , Xue Rui
Published: December 2024

The semi-classical One-Way to Hiding (SC-O2H) lemma given by Ambainis et al. (CRYPTO 2019) is a crucial technique to solve the reprogramming problem in the quantum random oracle model (QROM), which can lead to quadratically better bounds for many cases involving guessing games. To achieve tighter bounds, Bindel et al. (TCC, 2019) introduced the double-sided One-Way to Hiding (DS-O2H) lemma, which avoids the loss of query times suffered by the SC-O2H lemma. However, the potential of the DS-O2H lemma to provide better bounds for guessing games has not been considered by far. In this paper, a new double-sided O2H lemma is proposed. By using it, we for the first time give fully tight bounds for several cases involving guessing games. In summary, we show the following results in the QROM: (i) The hardness of inverting a random oracle with the leakage of a one-way injective function can be tightly reduced to the hardness of inverting the involved one-way injective function. (ii) Duman et al. (PKC 2023) introduced the randomness recoverability and defined two transformations $$\textsf {ACWC}_0$$

ACWC
0

and $$\textsf {ACWC}$$
ACWC
relative to random oracles. For $$\textsf {ACWC}_0$$

ACWC
0

, we prove that its security can be tightly reduced to the security of the underlying public key encryption (PKE) scheme with the randomness recoverability. For $$\textsf {ACWC}$$
ACWC
, we design a variant $$\textsf {ACWC}_1$$

ACWC
1

, and prove that its security can be tightly reduced to the security of the underlying PKE scheme with the unique randomness recoverability (a property slightly stronger than randomness recoverability). (iii) The security of the modular Fujisaki-Okamoto () transformation introduced by Hofheinz et al. (TCC 2017), can be tightly reduced to the security of the underlying PKE scheme with the unique randomness recoverability. Additionally, assuming the underlying PKE scheme is unique randomness recoverable, we prove the security of -like transformations
"Image missing"
(TCC, 2017) in the QROM, and as far as we know, our proof is tighter than the currently best proof.
Iterative ratio method: A method to map the depth to the Moho from gravity anomalies using linear approximate invariance
Authors: Wang Dingding , Wang Wanyin , Fedi Maurizio , Florio Giovanni , Wang Lin
Published: December 2024

Interfaces characterized by a density contrast are common models to interpret gravity data. Two key parameters of the interface inversion are the density contrast and constant offset, which are free parameters. We aim to iteratively estimate the two free parameters by a new method: the iterative-ratio (ITRAT) method. This method is based on the linear approximate invariance of the depth and free parameters and the availability of several depth constraints. The free parameters are estimated iteratively to update the interface depth. By processing the synthetic Moho model, we find that the ITRAT method generally converges after two iterations with good accuracy for the free-parameter estimates and Moho depth. Random tests for the constant density model indicate that the accuracy of the ITRAT method is slightly affected by the noise of gravity data and the number of constraints, but it is sensitive to the uncertainty of the constraints. For the variable density model, the ITRAT method will estimate a constant density contrast and constant offset to obtain a Moho model, which has a lower depth error than the model with a mean density contrast. The new method is finally demonstrated by mapping the Moho of the Santos Basin (Brazil) according to the depth constraints and regional gravity anomalies.
Modified Bott-Parker method for gravimetric Moho modeling
Authors: Li Jinbo , Xu Chuang , He Huiyou , Zhu Fengshun , Li Yang , Sun Heping
Published: December 2024

Determining the detailed Moho topography is crucial for understanding geodynamic processes. Inversion of the Moho depth in the frequency domain from gravity observations is an effective tool for this purpose. However, existing inversion methods such as the Parker-Oldenburg (P-O) and Bott-Parker (B-P) methods face challenges including nonconvergence and noise amplification. We develop a modified B-P (mB-P) method to estimate the Moho depth with variable density contrast from gravity data. Our method casts exponential density-based Parker’s formula into the iterative continuation theoretical framework, allowing the use of an adaptive filter that has been proven effective in iterative continuation studies. This modification retains the efficiency of the B-P method while offering improved control over solution stability. Gauss-fast Fourier transform is adopted to improve the precision of the forward and inverse Fourier transforms in the inversion process. Furthermore, the mathematical connection between the P-O and B-P methods is established. Specifically, the B-P method acts as a low-pass filter to reduce the downward continuation effect in the P-O method and recovers the nonlinear topography through the nonlinearity of the fitting function. Synthetic inversion tests demonstrate that our method achieves superior inversion accuracy compared with the P-O and B-P methods under 3% gravity observation noise and significantly outperforms the P-O method in terms of computational efficiency. We apply the mB-P method to estimate the Moho depth beneath the Tibetan Plateau using satellite gravity data and seismic data, achieving reasonable agreement between the gravimetric model and seismic data.
The classification evaluation of a tight sandstone reservoir and the controlling factors of the desert reservoir in the fourth member of the Xujiahe Formation in the Tianfu area, central Sichuan Basin, China
Authors: Yang Jian , Jiang Yuqiang , Tang Botao , Pan Hui , Ye Jiexiao , Zhou Yadong , Wang Junyuan , Wang Tao , Wang Zhanlei
Published: December 2024

The tight sandstone gas in the Xujiahe Formation of the Sichuan Basin offers substantial resources and strong exploration potential. However, identifying desirable reservoirs proves difficult due to factors such as low porosity and permeability, high heterogeneity, and the complex layering of sand bodies. To pinpoint the main factors influencing optimal zones in the tight sandstone reservoir of the fourth member, we systematically analyze its petrology, physical properties, pore structure, and diagenesis. Our analysis indicates that the primary rock type in the target layer is feldspar lithic sandstone, which generally has poor physical properties. The average porosity measures 6.62%, and the average permeability is 0.1495 × 10−3 μm2, categorizing it as an ultralow-porosity and ultralow-permeability reservoir. The lower limit of porosity is 6%, and the lower limit of permeability is 0.1 × 10−3 μm2. We classify the reservoir into two types based on a porosity threshold of 8% and a permeability threshold of 0.3 × 10−3 μm2. Type I reservoirs show relatively good physical properties, with their reservoir space mainly comprising large pores and high fluid mobility. Reservoir quality depends on sedimentation and diagenesis, and the physical properties of delta front sand bodies exceed those of delta plain sand bodies. Compaction primarily affects reservoir density, followed by calcite and illite cementation. In addition, the chlorite rim effectively preserves pores. Secondary dissolution pores formed by feldspar dissolution significantly enhance reservoir space, thereby improving the overall reservoir quality.
Effect of intravenous iron supply in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction – a literature review
Authors: Dąbek Katarzyna , Ochwat Michał , Sudoł Maria , Piekarska Martyna , Mierzwa Gabriela , Kajtel Aleksandra , Skowronek Anna
Published: December 2024

Introduction and Purpose
Iron deficiency in patients with heart failure is a common problem of which they are often unaware. It is associated with a worse prognosis compared to patients suffering with heart failure without iron deficiency. An important point in the diagnosis in patients with heart failure would be the determination of iron in the blood, in order to catch patients eligible for intravenous iron administration. The aim of the study was to investigate whether intravenous iron administration could affect quality of life in these patients and further reduce hospital admissions for heart failure exacerbations and deaths caused by cardiovascular events.
Material and Methods
A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar database. We used the key words: ‘heart failure’ in combination with medical terms referring to iron status or its therapeutic use , “iron deficiency”, “intravenous iron”, “intravenous ferric carboxymaltose”, “intravenous ferric derisomaltose” in various combinations.
Results and conclusions
Intravenous iron administration in patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and iron deficiency reduces symptoms, improves quality of life, exercise tolerance and reduces hospital admissions for heart failure. It is very important to actively look for iron deficiency in patients with heart failure, and then patients who meet the criteria should be provided with an intravenous iron administration.
Neuroplasticity in Depressive Disorders: The Role of BDNF in Linking Pharmacotherapy and Physical Activity
Authors: Mamczur Maciej , Szczepański Michał , Feret Dominik , Kuliga Marcin , Zapasek Daniel , Słowik Julia , Bajak Mateusz , Sowa Damian , Inglot Julia , Inglot Jadwiga
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Depressive disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally, affecting millions of people. Despite extensive research, the exact pathophysiology of depression remains unclear. Recent evidence suggests that neuroplasticity, particularly the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), plays a crucial role in both the onset and treatment of depressive disorders.
Aim of Study: This review explores the relationship between neuroplasticity and depression, focusing on BDNF as a central biomarker and potential therapeutic target. It also examines how antidepressant therapies and physical activity influence neuroplasticity and BDNF levels, offering insights into novel approaches for treating depressive disorders.
Material and Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases, focusing on peer-reviewed articles with the keywords: "neuroplasticity", "BDNF", "depression", "antidepressants" and "physical activity".
Conclusions: Neuroplasticity, particularly through BDNF signaling, plays a critical role in the pathogenesis and treatment of depression. Elevated BDNF levels promote synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and recovery of brain function. Antidepressant treatments enhance neuroplasticity by increasing BDNF levels. Antidepressants and physical activity both influence neuroplastic processes, with BDNF serving as a key mediator.
A study on the inspiration of Japan's football youth training model on the cultivation of school football reserves in China
Authors: Chen Qiuyi , Jiang Bo , Chen Zhijun , Deng Wenquan , Wang Shaojie
Published: December 2024

This article mainly introduces the Japanese football youth training model and its inspiration to the cultivation of school football reserves in China. The article firstly outlines the development history, system structure and core concept of Japanese football youth training, pointing out its focus on basic training, team spirit and the pursuit of excellence. Then, the article analyses the current situation and problems in the training of school football reserves in China, including the training mode, selection mechanism and training and competition system. Afterwards, the article focuses on the inspiration of the Japanese football youth training model to China's school football, and proposes to optimise the conceptual change, system construction, coach training and tournament organisation, etc. The article also describes in detail the current situation and problems of school football reserve talents training in China. The article also elaborates on the optimisation strategies for the cultivation of reserve talents in China's school football, including policy support, education and teaching reform, social force participation and international exchanges. Finally, the article points out that by learning from the successful experience of Japan's football youth training model, it can promote the level of China's school football reserve training and lay a solid foundation for the development of a strong sports country.
Comparative Study of Safety and Efficacy of α-n-Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Glue versus Traditional Embolization Materials in the Treatment of Acute Renal Hemorrhage
Authors: Jiang Liping , Wang Xu , Zhang Youting , Wang Qibin , Zhang Hongmei , Ren Luoyi
Published: December 2024

Aims/Background This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of α-n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue in comparison with traditional embolization materials for the treatment of acute renal hemorrhage.

Methods A total of 105 patients with the acute renal hemorrhage who underwent superselective renal artery embolization were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups based on the embolization materials used: the traditional group (43 cases, control group) and the medical glue group (62 cases, observation group). Demographic characteristics, medical history, preoperative and postoperative 24-hour blood counts, renal function, and other clinical data were collected. The safety and efficacy of the two treatment methods were then compared between the groups.

Results No significant difference in efficacy was observed between the traditional group and the medical glue group (p > 0.05). However, significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of embolization vessel grade, systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) difference, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) difference, and combined eGFR difference (p < 0.05). The traditional group exhibited a higher postoperative inflammatory response and greater renal function damage compared to the medical glue group. The degree of vascular embolization also influenced the extent of postoperative inflammatory response and renal function damage in patients with acute renal hemorrhage.

Conclusion Compared to traditional embolization materials, NBCA glue demonstrates a clear hemostatic effect in the treatment of patients with acute renal hemorrhage, while also leading to reduced postoperative inflammatory response and renal function damage. NBCA adhesive is both safe and effective for treating acute renal hemorrhage.
Diversity in Cardiovascular Care: Advancing Health Equity
Authors: Thompson David R. , Ski Chantal F.
Published: December 2024

Health inequities exist in cardiovascular care and outcomes, especially among women, older people, individuals from racial and ethnic minorities, lower income and rural communities often those most vulnerable to adverse health outcomes. Such diverse groups form most of the patient population but they are rarely reflected in the composition of the cardiovascular care workforce. Yet a diverse cardiovascular health care workforce can enhance access to care, reduce health disparities and inequities, and improve quality of care and research for such underserved populations. Such diversity also benefits student and staff development and strengthens organizational performance. A work environment and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity will likely advance health equity.
With meaning
Authors: Keyte-Hartland Debi
Published: December 2024

In this last part of her intelligent materials series, Debi Keyte-Hartland looks at focusing on meaningful observations linked to intentions
A Case Study of English Education Majors’ Academic Self-Efficacy Change: Evidence From Major-Transferred Undergraduates in China
Authors: Shi Zhan
Published: December 2024

This qualitative study explored: (a) How do the three English-Education-major (EE hereafter) undergraduates perceive their academic self-efficacy change experiences over the first two years after major transfer? (b) What are the personal and social factors that prompt their academic self-efficacy change? Data was collected from three EE students at S University in S city, China. Data sources include semi-structured interviews, reflections, and observation notes. Data analysis uses qualitative content analysis, adopting an inductive approach to allow themes to naturally emerge from the data. Findings reveal that participants experienced academic self-efficacy changes through continuous and uneasy processes. Significant changes were noted in the participants’ academic self-efficacy. Key personal factors, including mastery experiences and physiological/emotional states, along with social factors, including verbal and social persuasion and vicarious experiences, were found to substantially influence self-efficacy. In light of the above findings, practical implications were proposed for EE programs and program developers from the three aspects: creating opportunities for mastery experiences within EE programs, incorporating elements of social persuasion and vicarious learning, and integrating modules focused on managing anxiety and fostering resilience. Limitations of this study and recommendations for future research were discussed.
How Early Childhood Preservice Teachers Choose Mathematics and Science Content Standards: The Impact of Classroom Experience and Observation
Authors: Kalchman Mindy , Kozoll Richard
Published: December 2024

We aimed to explore how Early Childhood (EC) preservice teachers (PSTs) choose and apply content-specific mathematics and science standards by analyzing two sets of lesson plans and two transcripts from whole class discussions from an EC mathematics and science methods course. From our analyses, we identified major themes and explanatory categories that indicated issues related to PSTs’ standards selection process. Students’ reasoning about their choices illustrated the resiliency of their beliefs about teaching and learning EC mathematics and science, and how their own observation experiences prevailed over our explicit instruction and assignment expectations. Drawing from literature related to Lortie’s (1975) Apprenticeship of Observation, we use our findings to consider ways to better appreciate and mitigate the strength of PSTs’ incoming beliefs on their readiness to plan for and implement lessons.
Validating the Learned Helplessness Questionnaire: Examining Factor Structure, Social Desirability Bias, and Demographic Differences in an American Sample
Authors: Patterson Donald Glen
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to validate the Learned Helplessness Questionnaire (LHQ), originally developed in Italy, for use in an American context. It examined the LHQ's factor structure, social desirability bias, the relationship between learned helplessness and mastery orientation, and demographic differences in these constructs. Data from 100 adults were collected via an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor structure of the LHQ (learned helplessness and mastery orientation), with acceptable fit indices after minor modification. Internal consistency was deemed to be acceptable for both factors. Social desirability bias analysis indicated significant correlations with both constructs, suggesting that participants may have overreported mastery orientation and underreported learned helplessness. A significant negative correlation was found between the two constructs, with participants generally reporting higher levels of mastery orientation. No significant differences were observed across gender or age groups. These findings contribute to the cross-cultural validation of the LHQ, highlighting the importance of social desirability bias in self-reported measures and suggesting potential areas for refinement.
Strengthening Students' Numeracy Literacy Learning Profile at Schools in Thailand through STEM Approach
Authors: Syamsuddin Agustan , Pungen Reangchai , Satriani Sri , Aswani Andi , Nursyaida Nursyaida , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: December 2024

This research based on community service aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach in strengthening the literacy and numeracy learning profile of students at Eakkapapsasanawich Islamic School Thailand. The research employs a quantitative research approach with a single-group pre-test and post-test control design. The research sample consists of two groups: an experimental group receiving STEM-based instruction and a control group receiving conventional instruction. The total number of students involved in this study is 60, with each group comprising 30 students. Data collection techniques include pre-test and post-test assessments involving literacy and numeracy-related questions relevant to the school curriculum. Data analysis is conducted using descriptive statistical methods and independent t-test to compare test results between the experimental and control groups. The results indicate that students who received instruction with the STEM approach experienced a significant improvement in numeracy literacy compared to those who received conventional instruction. The average scores of the final test in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Statistical analysis also reveals a significant difference between the two groups in terms of improvement in numeracy literacy scores. This suggests that the STEM approach is effective in enhancing the literacy and numeracy learning profile of students.
TÜRK KÜLTÜRÜNDE UÇURTMALAR
Authors: Korkmaz Metehan
Published: December 2024

Oyuncaklar dünya üzerinde yaşayan kültürler içerisinde çeşitlenmeler meydana getirerek geniş bir sahaya yayılma imkânına sahip olmuştur. Bu duruma örnek teşkil eden oyuncaklardan biri olma vasfına haiz olan uçurtmalar yerel ve evrensel nitelik taşımaktadır. Gelişime açık bir yapı sergileyen uçurtmalar, yapan kişinin hayal gücü ve estetik anlayışı ölçüsünde şekillenmektedir. Yapım aşamasında kullanılan teknikler, dış kaplama kısımlarında kullanılan renkler ve desenlerin farklılık taşıması, bu oyuncağın dinamik bir yapı kazanmasına fırsat vermektedir. Çocukların yanı sıra yetişkinlere de hitap eden bu oyuncak, cinsiyet ayrımı gözetmeksizin farklı özelliklere sahip olan kişileri bir araya getirmektedir. Uçurtmaların sahip olduğu bu özellikler, halk eğlencelerinin önemli bir parçasını teşkil eden uçurtma festivalleri, uçurtma şenlikleri ve uçurtma yarışmalarının düzenlenmesine olanak sunarak toplumsal kaynaşmayı sağlamaktadır. Uçurtmalar etrafında oluşturulan müzeler, atölyeler, sergiler ve kurulan takımlar da uçurtmaların sahip olduğu kültürel boyutu gözler önüne sermektedir. Türkiye’de kurulan tek uçurma müzesi olma özelliğine haiz olan “Üsküdar Belediyesi Mehmet Naci Aköz Uçurtma Müzesi” bu bağlamda oldukça dikkat çekmektedir. 1980 yılından itibaren farklı coğrafyalardan toplanarak bir araya getirilen uçurtma modellerini barındıran bu müze farklı perspektiflerden değerlendirilmektedir. Uçurtmaların etrafında oluşan uygulamalara, inançlara ve belirli bir gün ile özdeşleşerek ortaya çıkmış etkinliklere ışık tutan çalışma, Türk kültürü içerisindeki çeşitlenmelerine ve farklı kültürler içerisindeki yansımalarına da dikkat çekmektedir.
The diversity of Sargassum spp. from the south coast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, based on morphological characters and DNA Barcoding ITS2 nrDNA
Authors: SARASWATI MEGA TRI , ADHARINI RATIH IDA , HARDIANTO EKO
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Saraswati M, Adharini RI, Hardianto E. 2024. The diversity of Sargassum spp. from the south coast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, based on morphological characters and DNA Barcoding ITS2 nrDNA. Biodiversitas 25: 2733-2739. The genus Sargassum grows abundantly on the south coast of Yogyakarta, but diversity of species in the genus has not been reported. This research aimed to determine the diversity of the genus Sargassum based on morphological characters and molecular analysis. Several samples were collected from two beaches on the south coast of Yogyakarta, namely Trenggole and Wediombo Beach. After observing the morphological characters, five individuals that have morphological differences were found and continued for molecular identification. The morphological analysis showed a characteristic of greenish-brown color, clear phylloids with serrated edges, and rounded vesicles. The results of DNA barcoding identification of Sargassum in Trenggole Beach were highly similar at 99.67% to Sargassum aquifolium (Turner) C.Agardh (MG731834.1), 99.68% to Sargassum yinggehaiense Tseng and Lu (KP101256.1), and 98.99% to Sargassum polycystum C.Agardh (MG731836.1). Whereas at Wediombo Beach were highly similar at 99.68% to S. yinggehaiense (KP101256.1) and 99.67% to S. aquifolium (MG731834.1). Based on phylogenetic analysis, the species were separated impacting the biodiversity of the genus Sargassum in the south coast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Environmental factors might influence the morphotype, biodiversity, genetic diversity, and distribution of Sargassum spp. The results described herein provide a foundation for developing better conservation strategies for the target species in the future.
Sex determination in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) based on head morphometry variation among age
Authors: KURNIAWATI DEVIA YOANITA , PUSPITASARI YULIANNA , YUDHANA ADITYA , SAPUTRO AMUNG LOGAM , DHAMAYANTI YENI , PURNOMO AGUS , BAYRAM MUHAMMET , PURNAMA MUHAMMAD THOHAWI ELZIYAD
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Kurniawati DY, Puspitasari Y, Yudhana A, Saputro AL, Dhamayanti Y, Purnomo A, Bayram M, Purnama MTE. 2024. Sex determination in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) based on head morphometry variation among age. Biodiversitas 25: 2740-2748. Sex determining of the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is very crucial to increase the economic value during the rearing period. This study aimed to investigate the potential age at which Japanese quail sex may be recognized using head morphometry assessment. Forty-three quail in all were reared at random and labeled numbers until they turned fifty days old. Without considering sex into account, measurements of each quail's head morphometry and body weight were performed on days 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50. Skull Length (SL), Cranial Length (CL), Viscerocranium Length (VL), Maximum Width of Neurocranium (MWN), Beak Width (BW), Zygomaticus Width (ZW), Skull Height (SH), and Bill Depth (BD) were the characteristics that were assessed. To categorize data according to age and sex, quail was verified on day 50 using observations of the abdominal cavity. As a result, initially, on day 20, considerable morphometric variations between male and female quail were observed for the morphometric parameters MWN, BW, ZW, and BD. It was reported that the male quail's MWN (p<0.001), BW (p<0.001), ZW (p<0.001), and BD (p<0.001) parameters were significantly wider than those of the females. A positive correlation was reported for SL, CL, VL, MWN, BW, ZW, SH, and BD parameters, despite the lack of significant differences in body weight. In conclusion, quail sex can be determined using head morphometry as early as 20 days of the rearing period.