bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studi Penyusunan Dan Penentuan Sempadan Situ Jatijajar Untuk Pengendalian Banjir Di Kota Depok Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Wolok Karlieza Stephiani , Ery Suhartanto  , Ussy Andawayanti
Published: May 2024

Situ yang tersebar di wilayah Bogor, Depok, Bekasi dan Tanggerang mengalami penurunan luas, serta mengalami penurunan daya tampung dikarenakan pendangkalan, ekspansi areal pertanian, sampah, ekspansi gulma, alih fungsi lahan daerah tangkapan situ. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sempadan Situ Jatijajar dan memperoleh efektifitas pengendalian banjir pada area sempadan situ. Analisis yang digunakan pada studi yaitu analisis spasial dan analisis profil muka air aliran steady dengan menggunakan data bathimetri, DEM, debit banjir, foto udara, serta RTRW Kota Depok. Hasil studi menunjukkan area sempadan Situ Jatijajar memiliki luas sebesar 19,10 ha dengan tingkat efektifitas pengendalian banjir 21,93 % untuk debit puncak, dan 12,39 % untuk luas genangan di luas situ.
Hidrocarburos y cambio climático: análisis del enfoque propuesto por la Resolución 40066 de 2022
Authors: Vargas-Chaves Iván , Cumbe-Figueroa Alexandra , Martínez-Londoño Claudia
Published: May 2024

Introduction: This paper presents a legal analysis of Resolution 40066 of 2022 of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, since its implementation in Colombian regulations; the benefits and challenges for companies in the hydrocarbons sector; and its legal connection with hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation contracts. Objective: Study the legal framework, balances, challenges, and prospects of Resolution 40066 of 2022, as part of the global strategy to combat climate change in terms of control in the detection, repair of leaks, utilization, flaring, and venting of natural gas. Methodology: The methodology of the paper is the documentary analysis of national doctrine and current regulations. With these sources, the information collected in legal and specialized databases was classified and, as a result, the authors analyzed the Colombian constitutional, legislative, and regulatory context. Conclusions: The paper presents some considerations of the assembly process of the resolution with the hydrocarbon exploration and/or exploitation contracts.
Ludvig Beckman: The Boundaries of Democracy: A Theory of Inclusion
Authors: Poscharsky Luis
Published: May 2024

Rezension von Ludvig Beckman: The Boundaries of Democracy: A Theory of Inclu­sion. Abingdon: Routledge 2023.
Digital Behavior Change Intervention Designs for Habit Formation: Systematic Review
Authors: Zhu Yujie , Long Yonghao , Wang Hailiang , Lee Kun Pyo , Zhang Lie , Wang Stephen Jia
Published: May 2024

Background

With the development of emerging technologies, digital behavior change interventions (DBCIs) help to maintain regular physical activity in daily life.

Objective

To comprehensively understand the design implementations of habit formation techniques in current DBCIs, a systematic review was conducted to investigate the implementations of behavior change techniques, types of habit formation techniques, and design strategies in current DBCIs.

Methods

The process of this review followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A total of 4 databases were systematically searched from 2012 to 2022, which included Web of Science, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, and PubMed. The inclusion criteria encompassed studies that used digital tools for physical activity, examined behavior change intervention techniques, and were written in English.

Results

A total of 41 identiﬁed research articles were included in this review. The results show that the most applied behavior change techniques were the self-monitoring of behavior, goal setting, and prompts and cues. Moreover, habit formation techniques were identified and developed based on intentions, cues, and positive reinforcement. Commonly used methods included automatic monitoring, descriptive feedback, general guidelines, self-set goals, time-based cues, and virtual rewards.

Conclusions

A total of 32 commonly design strategies of habit formation techniques were summarized and mapped to the proposed conceptual framework, which was categorized into target-mediated (generalization and personalization) and technology-mediated interactions (explicitness and implicitness). Most of the existing studies use the explicit interaction, aligning with the personalized habit formation techniques in the design strategies of DBCIs. However, implicit interaction design strategies are lacking in the reviewed studies. The proposed conceptual framework and potential solutions can serve as guidelines for designing strategies aimed at habit formation within DBCIs.
Exploring the Perspectives of Older Adults on a Digital Brain Health Platform Using Natural Language Processing: Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ding Huitong , Gifford Katherine , Shih Ludy C , Ho Kristi , Rahman Salman , Igwe Akwaugo , Low Spencer , Popp Zachary , Searls Edward , Li Zexu , Madan Sanskruti , Burk Alexa , Hwang Phillip H , Anda-Duran Ileana De , Kolachalama Vijaya B , Au Rhoda , Lin Honghuang
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Although digital technology represents a growing field aiming to revolutionize early Alzheimer disease risk prediction and monitoring, the perspectives of older adults on an integrated digital brain health platform have not been investigated.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to understand the perspectives of older adults on a digital brain health platform by conducting semistructured interviews and analyzing their transcriptions by natural language processing.

METHODS

The study included 28 participants from the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, all of whom engaged with a digital brain health platform over an initial assessment period of 14 days. Semistructured interviews were conducted to collect data on participants’ experiences with the digital brain health platform. The transcripts generated from these interviews were analyzed using natural language processing techniques. The frequency of positive and negative terms was evaluated through word count analysis. A sentiment analysis was used to measure the emotional tone and subjective perceptions of the participants toward the digital platform.

RESULTS

Word count analysis revealed a generally positive sentiment toward the digital platform, with “like,” “well,” and “good” being the most frequently mentioned positive terms. However, terms such as “problem” and “hard” indicated certain challenges faced by participants. Sentiment analysis showed a slightly positive attitude with a median polarity score of 0.13 (IQR 0.08-0.15), ranging from –1 (completely negative) to 1 (completely positive), and a median subjectivity score of 0.51 (IQR 0.47-0.53), ranging from 0 (completely objective) to 1 (completely subjective). These results suggested an overall positive attitude among the study cohort.

CONCLUSIONS

The study highlights the importance of understanding older adults’ attitudes toward digital health platforms amid the comprehensive evolution of the digitalization era. Future research should focus on refining digital solutions to meet the specific needs of older adults, fostering a more personalized approach to brain health.
Why do citizens seek help to use e-health? The motivations of citizens to attend an e-health course in the public library: a qualitative study (Preprint)
Authors: Standaar Lucille Margot Bartha , Israel Adriana Margje Catherine , van der Vaart Rosalie , Keij Brigitta , van Lenthe Frank J. , Friele Roland Dingemans , Beenackers Mariëlle A. , van Tuyl Lilian
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Digitalization of health care services drives people to seek support in utilizing e-health. In the Dutch context, support is offered by public libraries through an e-health course. There is limited insight into the motivation of citizens to seek formal support in e-health use.

OBJECTIVE

This is a qualitative study on motivations of citizens participating in an e-health course offered by public libraries. The aim of the study was to explore why citizens were motivated to seek formal support for e-health use, and whether this varied between participants with different educational backgrounds.

METHODS

Twenty interviews with participants in an e-health course were conducted in seven public libraries across the Netherlands. The interviews were conducted between April and June 2022. The interviews covered participants’ motivations, attitudes, and experiences with e-health use and their motivations to seek help for e-health use. A comprehensive thematic data analysis was conducted.

RESULTS

The participants were aged 51 to 82 years of age (average 73.5 years of age) and 14 (70%) participants were female. Three motivational themes were identified: 1) adapting to an increasingly digital society, 2) sense of urgency facilitated by prior experience in health care, and 3) a need for self-reliance and autonomy. The second theme was observed more often among participants with a low educational background. Additionally, participants expressed a general desire for social contact and lifelong learning. A lack of adequate informal support by friends and family for digital skills and positive experiences with formal support by public libraries stimulated the participants to seek formal support for e-health use.

CONCLUSIONS

This study indicates that participants seeking formal support for e-health use in public libraries were mainly older adults, driven by their prior health care experience and by a desire to independently engage in a digital society. Persons with a lower educational background were more often motivated by the former. Future research should explore the needs and attitudes of non-users of digital health towards the development of digital health skills.
An interface between ehealth, health literacy and health-related behavior: Qualitative interview study on laypersons experiences with a mobile symptom checker app (Preprint)
Authors: Koch Roland , Steffen Marie-Theres , Wetzel Anna-Jasmin , Preiser Christine , Klemmt Malte , Ehni Hans-Jörg , Mueller Regina , Joos Stefanie
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Symptom checkers are designed to support their users in recognizing medical symptoms and recommending courses of action. The applications are not yet reliable for self-triage and diagnostics. Users (e-)health literacy plays a role in how symptom checkers are used, but it is unclear how the process from symptom via application input to consulting health care works.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to explore the use of symptom checkers from the perspective of laypersons, defined as individuals who are neither medical professionals nor developers of symptom checker applications. Three research questions are addressed: 1) How do such users describe the process of using symptom checkers? 2) What are entry points and possible outcomes of symptom checker app use? 3) How are health literacy and e-health literacy expressed during the use of SCA?

METHODS

As part of the CHECK.APP project, 15 laypersons were interviewed about their experiences with the symptom checker Ada using an interview guide. The transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using the integrative basic procedure. It combined an analysis of social positioning and agency with the Rubicon model as concrete heuristics.

RESULTS

App use corresponds to a cyclic process. Its initiation depends on biographical, social and contextual factors. Users employed symptom checkers for three purposes: Information gathering, action recommendation and communication. They integrate various social, personal and digital resources in their health-related behavior. Their evaluation of the use process depends on context factors, app output and the result of their health-related behavior.

CONCLUSIONS

Health literacy and e-health literacy are expressed at each step of the process, showing that symptom checkers rely heavily on users’ health literacy. To be more effective, symptom checkers should be more transparently integrated in health care.

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) DRKS00022465; https://www.drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00022465.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/34026
An Analysis of Trade Protectionism from the Perspective of the Community of Human Destiny
Authors: Lu Zhengying
Published: May 2024

With the continuous advancement of the process of trade globalization, free trade has become the dominant form of today's world economic system. However, it cannot be ignored that trade protectionism still exists and has gradually risen in recent years. The rise of trade protectionism, to a certain extent, has caused disorder in the international trade order and intensified trade frictions between countries, which fundamentally violates the objective law of the development of global economic integration. As a big country with a sense of responsibility, it is necessary for China to put forward China's plan to guide and resolve this problem in a targeted way from the perspective of the community of human destiny.
An Analysis on the Path of Local Application-oriented Universities and Colleges Serving Rural Revitalization Strategy from the Perspective of New Quality Productive Forces
Authors: Yang Ni
Published: May 2024

With the in-depth implementation of Rural Revitalization Strategy, local application-oriented universities and colleges should play an important role in students’ cultivation, scientific and technological innovation, social services, and other aspects. However, at present, local application-oriented universities and colleges are faced with many deficiencies and difficulties in supporting the strategy of rural revitalization. The research results show that there are some problems in local application-oriented universities and colleges, such as the lack of close connection between students’ cultivation and rural revitalization needs, weakness in scientific and technological innovation ability, and imperfection of social service mechanisms. This paper takes new quality productive forces as the breakthrough point and clarifies its connotation and characteristics. At the same time, it analyzes the difficulties of local application-oriented universities and colleges in serving the strategy of rural revitalization, to explore the corresponding solution. To provide a reference for local application-oriented universities and colleges to better support Rural Revitalization Strategy, this paper puts forward the urgent need to renew the concept and the mode of student cultivation, optimize the layout of academic disciplines, and cultivate high-level innovative undergraduates through the deep integration of production, university, and research.
Potential influence of lime treated sewage sludge application on soil micro fauna and their impact on growth of Radish
Authors: Firdous Farah , Chandel Swati Singh , Mishra Ekta Pathak , Outhman Abubaker M.
Published: May 2024

Lime-treated sewage sludge (LTSS) is a potential soil amendment with both benefits and drawbacks. This study aims to investigate the influence of LTSS application on soil microfauna and their subsequent impact on the growth of radish (Raphanus sativus). Soil microfauna, comprising nematodes, protozoa, and other small invertebrates, play a crucial role in nutrient cycling. LTSS application can alter soil properties like pH, nutrient availability, and organic matter content. These changes can influence the abundance and diversity of microfauna populations. LTSS can be a source of essential nutrients for radish growth, potentially leading to increased biomass and yield. Additionally, some microfauna, like certain nematodes, can promote plant growth through root-fungus interactions. High application rates of LTSS could disrupt the microfauna community, potentially reducing beneficial populations and hindering nutrient cycling. Furthermore, LTSS may contain residual heavy metals or pathogens that could negatively impact radish growth. This study hypothesizes that LTSS application will have a biphasic effect on radish growth. At moderate application rates, LTSS may enhance radish growth by stimulating beneficial microfauna populations and improving nutrient availability. However, at high application rates, negative effects on microfauna and potential heavy metal contamination might hinder radish growth
Diagnostics and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer in Adults (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, the Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons, the Russian Endoscopic Society and the Scientific Society for the Clinical Study of Human Microbiome)
Authors: Ivashkin V. Т. , Mayev I. V. , Tsarkov Р. V. , Korolev М. Р. , Andreev D. N. , Baranskaya Е. К. , Bordin D. S. , Burkov S. G. , Derinov А. А. , Efetov S. К. , Lapina Т. L. , Pavlov Р. V. , Pirogov S. S. , Poluektova Е. А. , Tkachev А. V. , Trukhmanov А. S. , Uljanin А. I. , Fedorov Е. D. , Sheptulin А. А.
Published: May 2024

Aim. The guidelines set out the modern methods of diagnostics and treatment of peptic ulcer and are created for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, general practitioners, surgeons, endoscopists.

Key points. The clinical guidelines contain modern views on the etiology and pathogenesis of peptic ulcer, its clinical features, methods of laboratory and instrumental diagnostics, the main approaches to conservative and surgical treatment. They include the criteria for assessment of the quality of medical care, the algorithm of the doctor's actions, as well as information for the patient.

Conclusion. Knowledge of modern methods of diagnostics and therapy of peptic ulcers will contribute to improving the results of its treatment.
KEPENGARANGAN REALISME LENGKAP SASTERAWAN NEGARA RAHMAN SHAARI: ANALISIS NOVEL CENGKAMAN HASRAT COMPLETE REALISM WRITING OF NATIONAL LAUREATE RAHMAN SHAARI: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NOVEL CENGKAMAN HASRAT
Authors: Jamin Asyraff , Fatimah Subet Mary , Abdullah Santrol
Published: May 2024

Kajian realisme mutakhir ini semakin mendapat sambutan dalam kegiatan kesusasteraan tempatan selepas beberapa ketika pernah disanggah dan ditolak daripada kegiatan kesusasteraan di negara ini. Sebagai aliran yang masih dalam fasa kebangkitan di negara ini, maka masih tidak begitu banyak kajian yang menggunakan teori ini dikesan di Malaysia. Dalam konteks karya-karya Sasterawan Negara pula, kajian realisme yang mengupas pemikiran Sasterawan Negara turut dikenal pasti masih tidak banyak dilakukan oleh pengkaji di negara ini. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini mengupas pemikiran Sasterawan Negara Rahman Shaari dalam novelnya Cengkaman Hasrat (2015). Kajian ini berbentuk kualitatif menggunakan kaedah analisis kandungan terhadap novel Cengkaman Hasrat (2015) berlandaskan prinsip kritikan realisme Lukacs (1963, 1978, 1989, 1990) bagi mengenal pasti pemikiran yang signifikan ke arah menambah baik kehidupan masyarakat di Malaysia secara khususnya. Kaedah kepustakaan turut digunakan bagi mengenal pasti hubungan dan kesan pemikiran Rahman Shaari terhadap pembangunan masyarakat dan negara. Tiga objektif ditentukan, iaitu untuk menganalisis pemikiran realisme lengkap yang dikemukakan oleh Rahman Shaari dalam novel Cengkaman Hasrat, memperincikan hubungan dan impak pemikiran Rahman Shaari terhadap pembangunan masyarakat dan negara, serta mengemukakan kekuatan, kelebihan dan kepentingan karya-karya Sasterawan Negara. Kajian ini pada akhirnya mendapati novel Cengkaman Hasrat sememangnya mengandungi pemikiran realisme lengkap yang berimpak terhadap pembangunan masyarakat dan negara. Kata kunci: kritikan realisme; Sasterawan Negara; Rahman Shaari; Lukacs; novel Cengkaman Hasrat
Talent incentive policy, innovation performance, organizational innovation climate, and organizational identification: Empirical evidence from high-tech enterprises
Authors: Huang Zhangzhong , She Shengxiang , Triwannakij Surachai , Liu Yaoping , Anwar Khoirul
Published: May 2024

This article delved into the intricate dynamics of talent incentive strategies, with a special focus on those implemented in free trade ports, and their profound impact on the innovation performance of employees. The research adopted a dual-focused approach, scrutinizing both the mediating role of the climate of organizational innovation and the moderating influence of organizational identification. The study integrated the organizational innovation climate category by merging classical scales, focusing on individual performance in employee innovation, and the organizational identification category (Acosta-Prado et al., 2021; Han et al., 2007; Mael & Ashforth, 1992). The research encompassed 58 high-tech firms in the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP), disseminated 1817 questionnaires, retrieved 1666, and validated 1262, achieving a 74.8 percent validity rate. The employed methodology was hierarchical regression analysis, a potent statistical tool enabling a nuanced comprehension of the variable relationships. The analysis findings revealed that employees’ perceptions of talent incentive policies could positively impact their innovation performance, highlighting the significance of these perceptions in determining policy effectiveness. The study uncovered that talent incentive policies influenced innovation performance, mediated by the organizational climate and amplified by employee identification with the organization. These insights can inform strategies to optimize talent incentives, cultivate an innovative culture, and boost overall performance.
How does the Bitcoin Sentiment Index of Fear & Greed affect Bitcoin returns?
Authors: Huang Yiran , Xu Tian , Xue Chunxiao , Zhang Jianing
Published: May 2024

The efficient market hypothesis encounters scrutiny from behavioral finance insights, highlighting the pronounced influence of investor emotions on market dynamics, a phenomenon especially evident in the tumultuous cryptocurrency markets. This investigation utilizes the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model and the error correction model (ECM) to examine the impact of the Bitcoin Sentiment Index (BSI), also known as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index (CFGI), on Bitcoin returns, leveraging monthly data spanning from 2016 to 2021. The ARDL analysis identifies a positive and statistically significant correlation between BSI and Bitcoin returns, indicating that strong sentiment may beneficially affect Bitcoin’s long-term returns. Concurrently, the ECM analysis reveals that fluctuations in the BSI positively influence the changes in Bitcoin returns in the short term. The error correction term demonstrates a significantly negative value, signifying an expedient adjustment toward long-term equilibrium following transient disturbances. These findings remain robust upon the integration of additional macroeconomic control variables. Unlike prior studies centered on singular sentiment indicators or limited temporal analyses, this research employs an extensive sentiment measure over an extended duration. The integrated application of ARDL and ECM methodologies facilitates a thorough and rigorous examination of short-term fluctuations alongside long-term equilibrium dynamics.
Resilience-Enhancing Factors among Youth with Cancer: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sumrall Sydney , Ghriwati Nour Al , Winter Marcia
Published: May 2024

Although pediatric cancer is often considered a traumatic event, there
is significant variability in youth psychosocial outcomes. Many children
report coping well and they do not differ from their peers on indices of
psychopathology. Understanding what makes children with cancer resilient
is vital to supporting those at risk. Therefore, the goal of this
systematic review was to identify factors associated with increased
resilience following a pediatric cancer diagnosis. A systematic search
of four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, ProQuest, and Academic Search
Complete) resulted in 1356 unique records, of which 40 met inclusion
criteria. Resilience-enhancing factors included family cohesion, strong
parent-child relationships, and social support as well as youths’ coping
strategies, positive attitudes toward illness, optimism, hope, and
ego-resilience. The factors identified are potentially malleable and
thus could contribute to the development of strengths-based psychosocial
interventions. Future studies would benefit from person-based or
multilevel analyses and prospective designs.
The Effect of “Motivational Interviewing” and “Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills Model” Counseling Interventions on the Choice of Delivery Mode in Pregnant Women Using Face-to-Face Training vs. Mobile App: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Shirzad Mahboubeh , Shakibazadeh Elham , Sheikhatari Payam , Foroushani Abbas Rahimi , Poursharifi Hamid
Published: May 2024

Objective To investigate the impact of counseling
interventions, using face-to-face training vs. mobile app for choosing
mode of delivery. Design A four-armed, randomized, controlled
parallel-design trial. Setting Ebnesina Private Hospital in
Tehran, Iran. Population Pregnant women, between 24 and 32
weeks of gestation (n=120). Methods: Pregnant women were
randomly assigend in three psycho-educational intervention groups; 1)
motivational interviewing via face-to-face training, 2) information,
motivation, and behavioral skills model via face-to-face training, 3)
the same model via a mobile application, and 4) usual antenatal care
(control group). To assess the face-to-face and mobile app method
training method on women’s self-efficacy and intention in choosing a
mode of delivery. Main outcome measures Mode of delivery
(Cesarean section) Results: While all three intervention groups
showed significant increases in women’s self-efficacy and intentions to
choose vaginal delivery, the increase was particularly noticeable among
those using mobile applications: Before the intervention, self-efficacy
and intention Mean ± SD were 77.1±38.6 (CI-95%: [62.72, 91.60]) and
1.10±0.305 (CI-95%: [0.99, 1.21]), respectively. After the
intervention, these scores increased to 99.7±30.7 (CI-95%: [88.27,
111.20]) for self-efficacy and 1.70±0.466 (CI-95%: [1.53, 1.87])
for intention. Although 56.7% of women in the intervention groups
expressed a preference for vaginal delivery, only 37.5% ultimately
pursued this birthing method Conclusions: Brief
psycho-educational interventions, particularly technology-deriven
interventions (mobile apps) can increase the likelihood of women
choosing vaginal delivery. To enhance the effectiveness of such
interventions, they can be conducted in conjunction with interventions
for doctors and healthcare providers.
Shear capacity of basalt fiber reinforced recycled aggregate concrete deep beams without stirrups based on strut-and-tie model
Authors: Su Yanming
Published: May 2024

To investigate the shear capacity and behavior of recycled aggregate
concrete (RAC) deep beams reinforced with basalt fiber-reinforced
polymer (BFRP) bars without shear reinforcements. A total of nine RAC
deep beams with a 100% replacement ratio of recycled aggregate (RA)
were constructed and tested in four-point bending. Four key variables,
shear span-to-depth ratio ( ), longitudinal reinforcement ratio ( ),
beam effective depth ( ) and compressive strength of RAC ( ), were
determined to explore the failure modes, relationship between load and
deflection, first cracking load and strain distribution in longitudinal
reinforcements. Results from tests indicated that diagonal tensile
failure was the predominant failure mode in BFRP-RAC beams. The shear
capacity increased when the shear span-to-depth ratio decreased and the
compressive strength of RAC increased. In the light of the experimental
results, the model of strut-and-tie model (STM) was used to analyze and
calculate. In addition, the shear capacity obtained by the experiment is
compared with the calculated value by using STM. It showed that the
calculated values are in good agreement with the test values of shear
capacity of deep beams.
Effect of photobiomodulation on postoperative pain of single-session endodontic treatment: a case report
Authors: Machado Glaucia Gonçales Abud , Ferreira Giovanna Fontgalland , Mello Erika da Silva , Roncolato Vinicius Leão , Cabral Marcia Regina , Tognini Janainy Altrão , Paisano Adriana Fernandes , Bussadori Sandra , Motta Lara Jansiski , Duran Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez , Fernandes Kristianne , Mesquita-Ferrari Raquel Agnelli , Horliana Anna Carolina
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study was to evaluate Photobiomodulation (PBM) as an
analgesic alternative following endodontic instrumentation. The patient
received single-session endodontic treatment on both upper right molars.
After standard treatment, PBM was applied to tooth 17, while tooth 16
underwent a simulation. At the end of the procedures, the patient
received a Visual Analog Scale to record pain at 4, 8, and 12 hours
post-treatment, along with analgesics for use only in case of maximum
pain. After 24 hours, a reassessment was conducted. There was a
reduction of over 50% in spontaneous pain parameters at all time
points, reaching zero at 4 hours. There was a reduction of over 50% in
vertical percussion and about 29% in horizontal percussion. Palatal
palpation showed an increase of 36%. There was no need for analgesic
use. It is concluded that PBM may be an analgesic alternative for
post-endodontic instrumentation spontaneous pain.
Determining Treatment Dosage for Hypothyroidism Using Machine Learning
Authors: Zammit Christina , R Edward Sykes
Published: May 2024

Hypothyroidism, a prevalent chronic health condition, can lead to
serious complications if untreated. Management typically involves
synthetic thyroid hormone replacement, with dosage being crucial for
effective treatment. However, factors like stress and weight
fluctuations impact thyroid hormone levels, posing challenges in dosage
determination. This study introduces an innovative approach using
machine learning for precise dosage prediction. We developed a synthetic
thyroid disease dataset, encompassing parameters such as age, gender,
TSH, T3, and T4, to train and evaluate various machine learning models.
The study aimed to surpass the current state-of-the-art in dosage
prediction, which is Poisson Regression with a 64.8% accuracy. Our
findings reveal that Ridge Regression and Lasso Regression achieved an
accuracy of 82%, while Support Vector Regression Machines attained
83%. Notably, k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN) algorithm demonstrated the
highest accuracy of 86%, marking a significant improvement of over 21%
from the existing standard. This enhancement in prediction accuracy
holds potential for optimizing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes
in hypothyroidism management.
Exploring Women's Health and Medical Treatment in Renaissance Italy Through Giovanni Marinello's Treatise
Authors: Martin Frank
Published: May 2024

This article looks at a 16th-century medical book called Le
medicine partenenti alle infermità delle donne by Giovanni Marinello
(Venice, 1574), who wrote it intending to assist midwives and other
delivery attendants in improving their professional practices. It is a
very successful text that serves as an illustration of the rich body of
treatises on women’s diseases that were published in Europe in the
sixteenth century and up until the first half of the seventeenth and
which, despite disagreements and controversies, reflect a rekindled and
passionate interest in medicine for the uniqueness of the female body
that is beginning to diverge from the scholastic view of woman as an
imperfect male. In addition, Marinello’s work depicts the nature of
contemporary daily life. It provides in great detail natural cures for
sterility issues and all conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth,
and postpartum, always within the bounds of what is reasonable for a
period defined by the ideas of the Council of Trent.
Turbid underwater image enhancement via attenuation prior formation model
Authors: Liu Shuai , Chen Peng , Chen Lei , Zheng Yuchao , Li Jianru , Shen Zhengxiang , Wang Zhanshan
Published: May 2024

To deal with the issue of poor visibility caused by water
turbidity during the operation of underwater robotics, we propose an
attenuation prior formation model-guided enhancement algorithm for
turbid underwater images. Specifically, we establish an imaging model
suitable for turbid water by studying the influence of water turbidity
on light attenuation and transmission. For this model, we first propose
a scoring formula that takes into account multiple prior knowledge to
estimate the global background light with the help of hierarchical
searching technique. Then, we make full use of the advantages of
different scale neighborhoods in image restoration, and propose an
adaptive multi-scale weighted fusion transmission estimation method to
balanc e brightness and contrast. In addition, to correct the color of
the images with a natural appearance, a variation of white balance is
introduced as post-processing. Extensive experiments on two image
datasets show that our algorithm achieves better results than
state-of-the-art methods.
The Andes as a semi-permeable geographical barrier: genetic connectivity between structured populations in a colorful and widespread spider
Authors: Salgado-Roa Fabian Camilo , Pardo-Diaz Carolina , Rueda-M Nicol , Cisneros-Heredia Diego , Lasso Eloisa , Salazar Camilo
Published: May 2024

Geographic barriers, such as mountain ranges, impede genetic exchange
among populations, promoting diversification and speciation. The
effectiveness of these barriers in limiting gene flow varies between
lineages due to each species’ unique dispersal modes and capacities. Our
understanding of how the Andes orogeny contributes to species
diversification comes from well-studied vertebrates and a few insects,
neglecting organisms unable to fly or walk long distances. Additionally,
although the Andean altitude is usually assumed to be the driver of
diversification, it is not often formally tested. This limits our
understanding of how landscape changes, particularly altitude, influence
population structure. Some arachnids, such as the colorful spider
Gasteracantha cancriformis have been hypothesized to disperse long
distances via ballooning (i.e., using their silk to interact with the
wind). Still, we do not know how the environment and geography shape its
genetic diversity. To address this question, we sampled thousands of
loci across the distribution of this spider and implemented population
genetics, phylogenetic, and landscape genetic analyses. We identified
two genetically distinct groups structured by the Central Andes and a
third less structured group in the northern Andes that shares ancestry
with the previous two. This structure is largely explained by the
elevation along the Andes, which decreases in some regions, facilitating
cross-Andean dispersal and gene flow. Our findings support that
elevation in the Andes plays a major role in structuring populations in
South America, but the strength of this barrier can be defeated by
organisms with long-distance dispersal modes together with altitudinal
depressions
Sparse representation for Massive MIMO Satellite channel based on Joint Dictionary Learning
Authors: Qingyang Guan
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we investigate joint dictionary representation for
Massive MIMO satellite channel and discuss the representation
performance. What kind of the dictionary model is satisfied for channel
representation is still an unknown field. This paper mainly focuses on
the analysis of the joint dictionary for channel representation
including uplink and downlink. The main contributions are as follows.
Firstly, the conditional constraints for satellite channel
representation have been established with joint dictionary, including
both uplink constraints and downlink constraints. Secondly, the maximum
boundary that dictionary learning can represent channel characteristics
is determined, that is, the optimal approximation of channel dictionary
was achieved. Finally, channel sparse representation method for joint
SVD decomposition at dictionary boundary conditions is proposed.
Preconditioning Strategies for Truncated Newton Full-waveform Inversion
Authors: Silva Bruno Santos , Costa Jessé Carvalho
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT. Truncated Newton full waveform inversion is an attractive alternative to conventional gradient-based optimization algorithms. This method accounts for the Hessian within the inversion; however, it is implemented in a "Hessian-free" fashion, without explicit calculation or storage of the Hessian matrix. At each iteration, we obtain the search direction through a conjugate-gradient (CG) solution of the Newton linear system, which requires only evaluations of Hessian-vector products. Due to the additional cost associated with inner CG iterations, it is indispensable to apply a preconditioning strategy on the CG algorithm to improve its convergence, reducing the number of CG iterations. In this work, we study two preconditioned CG schemes. We propose a scheme based on model reparameterization that adopts a preconditioner operator that combines smoothness and the illumination compensation effect of the pseudo-Hessian. We also investigate a more conventional preconditioning scheme that uses only the pseudo-Hessian preconditioner. The numerical experiments show that preconditioning using model reparameterization, which combines pseudo-Hessian compensation with smoothing, outperforms the more conventional preconditioning scheme that exclusively uses the pseudo-Hessian operator.
Anisotropy in Stratified and Equivalent Media: Kinematic and Amplitude Analysis
Authors: Teixeira Gustavo Henrique , Santos Luiz Alberto , Cetale Marco Antonio
Published: May 2024

We implemented an elastic-anisotropic seismic modeling algorithm via synthetic models to evaluate diﬀerent geological scenarios, where intercalations of sandstones and shales, carbonates and shales and halite and high-speed salt were simulated. These lithologies were selected based on their abundance in the sedimentary record and the importance they have in the composition of petroleum systems. We analyzed the results relative to kinematic and dynamic aspects to broaden the understanding of how these elements act in the presence of anisotropy. Additionally, the elastic and anisotropic parameters of intercalations composed by the referred lithologies were analytically estimated, thus obtaining the characteristics of several equivalent media. The results conﬁrm previous postulations that the intercalation of layers with diﬀerent properties can generate extrinsic anisotropy, contributing to the perspective of diﬀerent wavelength(λ)/thickness ratios favorable to such eﬀects. The results indicate that λ/thickness ratios greater than 6 are propitious for extrinsic anisotropy generation and the use of equivalent media as substitutes for stratiﬁed layers are ratiﬁed for thicknesses lower than 10 meters. Also, it was observed that in most cases, intrinsic anisotropy has a main role over extrinsic anisotropy.
Combination of Fourier and CRS-Based Reconstruction Algorithms in Land Seismic Data
Authors: Bezerra Yuri , Garabito German , Sacchi Mauricio
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT. The reconstruction based on the partial CRS stacking operator presents higher signal-to-noise ratio and better continuity of events. However, irregularly sampled land data often introduce errors in the CRS attributes, creating artifacts that contaminate the seismic data. Recently, the combination of Fourier and CRS-based reconstruction algorithms has significantly solved these problems. The approach consists of applying a Fourier-based interpolation method as a regularization operator to the original data and then the CRS attributes are searched in the reconstructed data. The CRS attributes determined in this way are more accurate and they can be applied in two different forms, either in the interpolation and regularization of the original data or in the denoising of the Fourier-based reconstructed data. We propose to compare the combination of the Fourier-based interpolation methods MWNI and MPFI with the CRSbased interpolation method in order to evaluate which is the best preconditioner of the prestack data to search the CRS attributes. We applied the proposed flowcharts combining the interpolation methods mentioned above to the land seismic data from the Tacutu basin, which is vintage data with very low fold and noisy. The reconstructed data obtained by the combinations show significant improvements compared to the data reconstructed using the algorithms separately, in other words, the weaknesses and limitations of each method are overcome when they are applied in combination. The MWNI+CRS combination flow produces the best results, with the stacked section of reconstructed data showing better noise removal, enhancement of coherent events, better definition and continuity of steeply dipping events.
A new approach for hardy spaces with variable exponents on spaces of homogeneous type
Authors: Tan Jian
Published: May 2024

In the paper, we establish and study Hardy spaces with variable exponents on
spaces of homogeneous type (X, d, ?) in the sense of Coifman and Weiss, where
d may have no any regularity property and ? fulfills the doubling property
only. First we introduce the Hardy spaces with variable exponents Hp(?)(X)
by using the wavelet Littlewood-Paley square functions and give their
equivalent characterizations. Then we establish the atomic characterization
theory for Hp(?)(X) via the new Calder?n-type reproducing identity and the
Littlewood-Paley-Stein theory. Finally, wegive a unified method for defining
these variable Hardy spaces Hp(?)(X) in terms of the same spaces of test
functions and distributions. More precisely, we introduce the variable
Carleson measure spaces CMOp(?) L2 (X) and characterize the variable Hardy
spaces via the distributions of CMOp(?) L2 (X).
Judgement of two Weyl type theorems for bounded linear operators
Authors: Zhang Tengjie , Cao Xiaohong
Published: May 2024

Let H be an infinite dimensional separable complex Hilbert space and B(H) the
algebra of all bounded linear operators on H. T ? B(H) is said to satisfy
property (UW?) if ?a(T)\?ea(T) = ?(T), where ?a(T) and ?ea(T) denote the
approximate point spectrum and the essential approximate point spectrum of T
respectively, ?(T) denotes the set of all poles of T. T ? B(H)
satisfiesa-Weyl?s theorem if ?a(T)\?ea(T) = ?a 00(T), where ?a 00(T) = {? ?
iso?a(T) : 0 < n(T ??I) < ?}. In this paper, we give necessary and
sufficient conditions for a bounded linear operator and its function
calculus to satisfy both property (UW?) and a-Weyl?s theorem by topological
uniform descent. In addition, the property (UW?) and a-Weyl?s theorem under
perturbations are also discussed.
The average behaviour of a hybrid arithmetic function associated to cusp form coefficients over certain sparse sequence
Authors: Hua Guodong
Published: May 2024

Let f be a normalized primitive holomorphic cusp form of even integral weight
for the full modular group ? = SL(2,Z), and let ?f (n), ?(n) and ?(n) be the
nth normalized Fourier coefficient of the cusp form f , the sum-of-divisors
function and the Euler totient function, respectively. In this paper, we
investigate the asymptotic behaviour of the following summatory function
Sj,b,c(x) := X n=a21 +a22 +a23 +a24 ?x (a1,a2,a3,a4)?Z4 ?j f (n)?b(n)?c(n),
where j ? 2 is any given integer. In a similar manner, we also establish
other similar results related to normalized coefficients of the symmetric
power L-functions associated to holomorphic cusp form f.
Derivation extensions on Leibniz triple systems
Authors: Wu Xueru , Chen Liangyun , Ma Yao
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we first define a concrete representation on an abelian
extension of a Leibniz triple system L by a Leibniz triple system A. Using
this new representation we construct the third-order cohomology classes by
derivations of A and L, which characterize the splitting property of above
abelian extensions. Then we study the obstruction for extensibility of
derivation pairs. We prove that the set of compatible derivation pairs can
define a Lie algebra, whose representation can also characterize the
extensibility of the compatible derivation pairs.
The benefits of the IUCN Green List in implementing effective park management in Queensland, Australia
Authors: Tanner-McAllister Sherri , Tudman Leanne , Zadkovich Jo , Buch Wil , Dupuy Jacqueline , Doyle Todd , Holmes Mykel
Published: May 2024

The Queensland Government in Australia is applying a values-based approach to park management across the State’s protected areas based on international effective and equitable management principles. To showcase successful park management in practice and to identify areas requiring improvement in the approach, the Queensland Government is participating in the IUCN Green List programme. Nomination of Lamington National Park, Australia’s first World Heritage protected area to be assessed, has shown the importance of linking strategic planning to in-park operations, the advantages of working collaboratively internally and externally, the importance of capacity for park management and establishing long-term goals and investment, effective ways to ‘close the gap’ on adaptive management, and the flow of benefits to other protected areas across the State
The World Heritage Convention, Protected Areas and Rivers: Challenges for Representation and Implications for International Water Cooperation
Authors: Campbell Sam
Published: May 2024

Given the dire state of health of rivers worldwide and their significant heritage values, there is a need to consider their current representation in protected areas inscribed under the World Heritage Convention and identify challenges and opportunities for increasing their coverage. This study identifies a total of 153 natural, mixed natural/cultural and cultural landscape World Heritage sites that recognise rivers as a source of Outstanding Universal Value. There are challenges associated with the recognition of river sites as World Heritage, but further nominations could be encouraged through amendments to the World Heritage Convention Operational Guidelines to allow greater discretion to be exercised in relation to integrity requirements at inscription and to explicitly acknowledge freshwater use as a basis for recognising mixed natural/cultural and cultural landscape sites. There is also an opportunity to encourage further nomination of river sites by recognising the important implications of World Heritage inscription for international water cooperation. Together, these recommendations provide a path forward for enhancing the place of rivers in World Heritage protected areas.
Governance, Performance, and Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations: A Review of Recent Empirical Nonprofit Research
Authors: Feng Nancy Chun , Greenlee Janet S.
Published: May 2024

In recent years, nonprofit empirical research has experienced substantial growth, warranting a comprehensive overview of the most recent empirical research on governance, performance, and compensation of nonprofit organizations. This paper provides a detailed review of recent representative empirical studies within each accounting topic, organized chronologically by major accounting areas. By offering a comprehensive and organized overview, we intend to fill a gap in the existing literature and provide valuable insights for scholars and professionals seeking to understand the dynamics of these major accounting topics in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, Appendix A includes an annotated bibliography of empirical research on nonprofit accounting published since 2016, encompassing both references and major findings. This study serves as a crucial resource for researchers, as well as for board members and professionals, interested in staying abreast of recent developments in these major nonprofit sector accounting topics.

JEL Classifications: M41; M42; M48; M49.