bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intravitreal conbercept injection with panretinal photocoagulation for high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy with vitreous hemorrhage
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China, Xu Yao , Shen Wei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
Published: May 2024

AIM: To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of combining panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with intravitreal conbercept (IVC) injections for patients with high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (HR-PDR) complicated by mild or moderate vitreous hemorrhage (VH), with or without diabetic macular edema (DME).
METHODS: Patients diagnosed with VH with/without DME secondary to HR-PDR and received PRP combined with IVC injections were recruited in this retrospective study. Upon establishing the patient’s diagnosis, an initial IVC was performed, followed by prompt administration of PRP. In cases who significant bleeding persisted and impeded the laser operation, IVC was sustained before supplementing with PRP. Following the completion of PRP, patients were meticulously monitored for a minimum of six months. Laser therapy and IVC injections were judiciously adjusted based on fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) results. Therapeutic effect and the incidence of adverse events were observed.
RESULTS: Out of 42 patients (74 eyes), 29 were male and 13 were female, with a mean age of 59.17±12.74y (33-84y). The diabetic history was between 1wk and 26y, and the interval between the onset of visual symptoms and diagnosis of HR-PDR was 1wk-1y. The affected eye received 2.59±1.87 (1-10) IVC injections and underwent 5.5±1.02 (4-8) sessions of PRP. Of these, 68 eyes received PRP following 1 IVC injection, 5 eyes after 2 IVC injections, and 1 eye after 3 IVC injections. Complete absorption of VH was observed in all 74 eyes 5-50wk after initial treatment, with resolution of DME in 51 eyes 3-48wk after initial treatment. A newly developed epiretinal membrane was noted in one eye. Visual acuity significantly improved in 25 eyes. No complications such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, or endophthalmitis were reported.
CONCLUSION: The study suggests that the combination of PRP with IVC injections is an effective and safe modality for treating diabetic VH in patients with HR-PDR.
Effect of low-degree astigmatism on the objective visual quality
Authors:   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Ye Ling-Ying , Zuo Jing-Jing ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Li Jin ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Ma Hui-Xiang ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China
Published: May 2024

AIM: To evaluate the effect of low-degree astigmatism on objective visual quality through the Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS).
METHODS: This study enrolled 46 participants (aged 23 to 30y, 90 eyes) with normal or corrected-to-normal vision. The cylindrical lenses (0, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.25 D) were placed at the axial direction (180°, 45°, 90°, and 135°) in front of the eyes with the best correction to form 16 types of regular low-degree astigmatism. OQAS was used to detect the objective visual quality, recorded as the objective scattering index (OSI), OQAS values at contrasts of 100%, 20%, and 9% predictive visual acuity (OV100%, OV20%, and OV9%), modulation transfer function cut-off (MTFcut-off) and Strehl ratio (SR). The mixed effect linear model was used to compare objective visual quality differences between groups and examine associations between astigmatic magnitude and objective visual quality parameters.
RESULTS: Apparent negative relationships between the magnitude of low astigmatism and objective visual quality were observed. The increase of OSI per degree of astigmatism at 180°, 45°, 90°, and 135° axis were 0.38 (95%CI: 0.35, 0.42), 0.50 (95%CI: 0.46, 0.53), 0.49 (95%CI: 0.45, 0.54) and 0.37 (95%CI: 0.34, 0.41), respectively. The decrease of MTFcut-off per degree of astigmatism at 180°, 45°, 90°, and 135° axis were -10.30 (95%CI: -11.43, -9.16), -12.73 (95%CI: -13.62, -11.86), -12.75 (95%CI: -13.79, -11.70), and -9.97 (95%CI: -10.92, -9.03), respectively. At the same astigmatism degree, OSI at 45° and 90° axis were higher than that at 0° and 135° axis, while MTFcut-off were lower.
CONCLUSION: Low astigmatism of only 0.50 D can significantly reduce the objective visual quality.
Development and validation of a novel questionnaire regarding vision screening among preschool teachers in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Community Health Studies (ReaCH), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia, Ariffin Shazrina , Narayanasamy Sumithira ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Community Health Studies (ReaCH), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
Published: May 2024

AIM: To develop and evaluate the validity and reliability of a knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire related to vision screening (KAP-VST) among preschool teachers in Malaysia.
METHODS: The questionnaire was developed through a literature review and discussions with experts. Content and face validation were conducted by a panel of experts (n=10) and preschool teachers (n=10), respectively. A pilot study was conducted for construct validation (n=161) and test-retest reliability (n=60) of the newly developed questionnaire.
RESULTS: Based on the content and face validation, 71 items were generated, and 68 items were selected after exploratory factor analysis. The content validity index for items (I-CVI) score ranged from 0.8-1.0, and the content validity index for scale (S-CVI)/Ave was 0.99. Internal consistency was KR20=0.93 for knowledge, Cronbach’s alpha=0.758 for attitude, and Cronbach’s alpha=0.856 for practice.
CONCLUSION: The KAP-VST is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice in relation to vision screening among preschool teachers in Malaysia.
Predicting the Turnover Intention of Nurses through Their Organizational Commitment by Mediating the Compatibility of Personal and Organizational Values in the Hospitals ofAffiliated with Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in Tehran
Authors: Ashofteh Reyhaneh , Begloo-Amin Ghasem , Motevalli Maryam Sadat
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Turnover of nurses creates great problems in providing services to and the quality of care regarding patients. Organizational commitment and compatibility between personal and organizational values of nurses reduces turnover intention in nurses. The current research was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between organizational commitment and turnover intention, considering the mediating role of personal and organizational values.
Methods: In this descriptive study, the statistical population included nurses working in the hospitals of Tehran Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in 2023. 250 people were selected by simple random sampling method and responded to the questionnaires of  Kim et al.'s turnover intention, Allen and Meyer's organizational commitment, Scroggins' person-organization fit, and demographic questionnaires. . In order to analyze data, Pearson's correlation coefficient, bootstrap method, and Sobel's test were used in structural equation modeling with Amos software.
Results: The results of path analysis showed that the direct effect of organizational commitment on personal and organizational value and turnover intention was significant, and the direct effect of personal and organizational values on turnover intention was also significant. Moreover, the indirect effect of organizational commitment on turnover intention was confirmed through the mediation of personal and organizational values.
Conclusion: The findings of the current research show the mediating effect of personal and organizational values on the relationship between the turnover intention and organizational commitment. It is suggested that nursing managers try to formulate intervention strategies to improve organizational commitment and compatibility of personal and organizational values of nurses.
Revenue Collectors Competency on Achievement of Own Source Revenue in Kenyan County Governments
Authors: Kirer George , Langat Dr. Penina , Cheruiyot Dr. Peter , Rop Dr. Williter
Published: May 2024

An alarming trend has emerged from an analysis of own source revenue as a percentage of the targeted annual revenue over the past five financial years, revealing a consistent decline in performance with counties raising less than 40% of their estimated own source revenue potential despite using agents and having undertaken automation of the revenue collection processes. A deeper examination further reveals that a significant number of counties that consistently outperform the national average in achieving own source revenue targets have already embraced automation, in addition to agency revenue collection. A mixed research design was adopted by this study, targeting a population of 708 employees working in six selected county governments. By use of the Yamane formula, the determined sample was 280, who were reached through both census and stratified random sampling technique. Primary was collected through structured questionnaires. In order to examine quantitative data, descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation were used.  The study findings reveal that there was an overall mean of 4.321 and a relatively low standard deviation of 0.823. This underscores the significance of skilled and competent revenue collection employees in achieving own source revenue targets. This finding has profound implications for county governments, emphasizing the critical need to invest in the training, development, and ongoing support of revenue collection personnel.
A Case of End-stage Post-Covid-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis in a Kenyan Hospital
Authors: Onyango Vonwicks C.
Published: May 2024

Post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis (PC19-PF) is one of the severe manifestations of the “long COVID syndrome,” with a prevalence of about 7%, and is characterized by the presence of persistent fibrotic lung changes (on a CT scan of the lungs) associated with impairment of pulmonary function. Some of the risk factors for PC19-PF include advanced age, the occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the need for supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, smoking, etc. Antifibrotic agents, e.g., pirfenidone and nintedanib, are increasingly being used in the management of PC19-PF with good outcomes, but larger studies on efficacy and benefit are needed. In this study, we present the case of a young woman in a rural Kenyan hospital found to have end-stage PC19-PF needing long-term oxygen therapy to highlight the reality of PC19-PF in the post-COVID-19 clinical era.
LEI 11.161/2005: REVOGAÇÃO E RETROCESSO MOTIVACIONAL NO APRENDIZADO DE UMA LÍNGUA ESTRANGEIRA
Authors: Oliveira Mirella Novais
Published: May 2024

O aprendizado de uma língua estrangeira de forma eficiente, comunicativa e significativa retém características que modificam o indivíduo em sua essência. Isso ocorre porque aprender um idioma não é apenas decodificação linguística, trata-se, sobretudo da apropriação do universo cultural, social, econômico, político e espacial de todos aqueles que compartilham da mesma língua. Diante de tal poder, não é de se estranhar que tantas pessoas ao redor do mundo invistam nesse tipo de aprendizado, sendo os motivos que os conduzem os mais variados e nem sempre convergentes, perpassando por questões muito mais individuais do que coletivas. Com a homologação da Lei 13.415/2017, cai por terra a obrigatoriedade de oferta do espanhol no Ensino Médio das escolas brasileiras, antes sustentada pela Lei 11.161/2005. Dessa forma, o ensino de idiomas volta a reservar um espaço à homogeneidade e imposição do ensino da língua inglesa, promovendo um retrocesso no poder de escolha do discente. Diante do exposto, este escrito propõe uma reflexão sobre as consequências negativas da revogação da Lei 11.161/2005, tornando-se essencial debater inicialmente a questão motivacional frente ao aprendizado de um idioma estrangeiro; em seguida, apresentar os espaços para a continuidade da oferta do espanhol, presentes na Lei 13.415/2017 e por fim, elencar os benefícios da continuidade da oferta do espanhol nas escolas de Ensino Médio brasileiras, dentro de um processo de aprendizagem significativa.
TRÊS MANUAIS DIDÁTICOS DE ESPANHOL/LE DE DIFERENTES PAÍSES, DOIS TEMPOS VERBAIS DO PRETÉRITO E ALGUMAS CONSTATAÇÕES
Authors: Caliri Izabel dos Santos , Yokota Rosa
Published: May 2024

Em este artigo, que considera os pressupostos da sociolinguística variacionista laboviana, são apresentados os resultados de uma pesquisa que teve o objetivo de analisar como o Pretérito Perfecto Simple (PPS) e o Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto (PPC) do indicativo da língua espanhola são descritos em três manuais didáticos de espanhol como língua estrangeira publicados em três países: Argentina, Espanha e México. Foi feito um levantamento bibliográfico sobre a descrição dos dois pretéritos em que se deu especial atenção às variedades diatópicas dos países onde foram publicados os manuais escolhidos para a pesquisa. O corpus foi formado pelos capítulos dos manuais em que o PPS e o PPC estavam previstos explicitamente como conteúdo programático. A partir dos dados, foram identificadas algumas diferenças como ordem de apresentação dos conteúdos, nomenclatura utilizada e aclarações sobre variação linguística. Também foi identificado que nos manuais há mais atividades relacionadas ao PPS que ao PPC. As constatações levaram a reflexões sobre a variação linguística e o ensino de espanhol como língua estrangeira.
O PODER ARGUMENTATIVO DE ORIBELA
Authors: Pereira Juliana Cristina Minaré , Leite Guacira Marcondes Machado
Published: May 2024

O presente texto pretende discutir como o ponto de vista argumentativo de Oribela, personagem narradora da obra Desmundo (1996), de Ana Miranda, é constituído e quais são suas implicações para o texto literário e suas reverberações fora da arte. Pretende-se compreender como essa construção discursiva influencia a percepção global do fato histórico tratado na obra, que coloca em evidência o pensamento de uma mulher, que questiona o poderio patriarcal masculino, determinado pela Coroa Portuguesa. Logo, o trabalho pretende trazer para a discussão uma nova forma de olhar para o período colonial, colocando em destaque a denúncia da forma desumana com que mulheres eram tratadas por serem mulheres, portanto, um ser considerado inferior. Interessa discutir como esse fato histórico ganha novas dimensões a partir da mudança da perspectiva narrativa, desconstruindo o discurso hegemônico predominante. Essas reflexões serão feitas com base nos estudos enunciativos trabalhados por Bertrand (2014) e Fiorin (2013), correlacionados com a metaficção historiográfica de Hutcheon (1991) e questões que transcendem o literário, como a filosofia de Beauvoir (2016).
ESTUDO DA MOLDURA EM POEMAS MODERNOS E CONTEMPORÂNEOS
Authors: BORSATO FABIANE RENATA
Published: May 2024

A presença de molduras na poesia indicia horizontes de expectativas, instaura um entrelugar que exerce influência centrípeta e centrífuga sobre o leitor, condicionando a estrutura e disposição do texto e convidando a recepção ao ingresso num espaço diverso, a partir da aceitação de sentidos estabelecidos pelo objeto contornado pela moldura. Com base em estudos de Ortega y Gasset e Pierre Ballart, este trabalho propõe analisar as formas de presença e os sentidos da moldura em poemas de Carlos Drummond, João Cabral, Joan Brossa, Claudia Roquette-Pinto e Arnaldo Antunes.
VIDA EXAMINADA, VIDA A EXAMINAR: CONVITE AO COLÓQUIO
Authors: ALCIDES SÉRGIO
Published: May 2024

Colóquios são oportunos em momentos de crise, a fim de debater o que deve ser feito, como sugeriu Yorgos Seféris. A discussão sobre poética também enfrenta no Brasil contemporâneo o desafio de repensar seu lugar na sociedade. A “pressão da realidade” demanda a resistência da imaginação, segundo Wallace Stevens. Pode ser conveniente questionar as práticas acadêmicas arraigadas. A leitura de poesia talvez permita reabrir o contato com a esfera do público, que é o local adequado para combater o obscurantismo. O ideal socrático de “vida examinada” e a proposição de Matthew Arnold sobre a poesia como “crítica da vida” merecem reconsideração. Jorge de Sena buscou um modo não normativo de fazê-lo. A conversa sobre poética se põe ao lado da imaginação contra o desespero.
HAGAMOS / VAMOS A HACER UN TRATO: VARIAÇÃO LINGUÍSTICA NA EXPRESSÃO DE PROPOSIÇÕES E INSTRUÇÕES NO ESPANHOL
Authors: Torres Fernanda Silva , Marcotulio Leonardo
Published: May 2024

A possibilidade de alternância entre a forma verbal imperativa e a perífrase de futuro flexionadas na primeira pessoa do plural em espanhol (hagamos e vamos a hacer, respectivamente) é fenômeno ainda pouco estudado e sua atestação na literatura (SEDANO, 1994; GÓMEZ TORREGO, 1999; MARTÍN, 2009), além de escassa, é restrita à sua observação para a expressão de um único valor, o exortativo. O tema parece, assim, não ter sido tratado com maior profundidade e nenhuma possível explicação para sua ocorrência foi levantada. Diante desta lacuna, este trabalho visa investigar a citada alternância entre as formas para a expressão da função comunicativa proposicional. Ademais, nesta investigação propomos o questionamento sobre a possibilidade de ocorrência do fenômeno para a expressão de outra função comunicativa: a instrucional, o que ainda não foi contemplado por nenhum estudo. Este trabalho, portanto, de orientação sociolinguística, tem natureza qualitativa e analítica e está pautado na revisão da literatura sobre o tema e na análise de dados selecionados de materiais audiovisuais de diferentes variedades do espanhol.
Roendo o osso / Conversa com uma ratoeira
Authors: Ranieri Nicollas
Published: May 2024

Poemas
O menino
Authors: Bilharinho Guido
Published: May 2024

Texto ficcional.
UMA ANÁLISE DA FELICIDADE SOB OS MODOS DE OPERAÇÃO DA IDEOLOGIA CAPITALISTA NAS PROPAGANDAS DE TV A CABO
Authors: Garcia Junia Januaria , Rego Santos Ronivaldo de Oliveira , Munhoz Sandra Michele Tzotzakis
Published: May 2024

Como se sabe a felicidade tem sido um dos maiores objetivos da humanidade há muito tempo. Neste sentido, este trabalho visa discutir, à luz da Analise do Discurso, de que maneira a mídia exerce influência na construção do conceito de felicidade na sociedade contemporânea. Assim, objetiva-se apontar quais os aspectos mais comuns nas propagandas das TV a cabo para evidenciar o quanto é necessário às pessoas terem uma TV por assinatura para serem felizes. Como metodologia será utilizada a pesquisa bibliográfica com o apoio e autores como Helena Brandão (2004), Eni Orlandi (2005), Viviane Resende; Viviane Ramalho (2011), entre outros. Far-se-á também análise de conteúdo que se situará na investigação dos operadores ideólogos das propagandas da Claro TV e da SKY, conforme a concepção de Jonh Thompson (2011). Finalmente, pontua-se que a felicidade não é um produto, ou um fetiche e sim uma condição, em muitos casos, breve, com isso não poderá ser obtida com determinado produto. Palavras-chave: Felicidade. Operadores Ideológicos. Análise de Discurso.
SOBREVIVENDO AO MOFO: NARRATIVAS DE REDEMOCRATIZAÇÃO EM CAIO FERNANDO ABREU
Authors: Welter Juliane Vargas
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho pretende, através da análise dos contos “Os sobreviventes” e “Morangos Mofados”, de Caio Fernando Abreu, articular processo histórico e forma literária. Intenta-se, dessa maneira, refletir sobre as narrativas entendendo-as como um balanço geracional que passa pelo desencanto com a esquerda e também com a contracultura. Para isso, partiremos de discussões acerca do processo histórico específico brasileiro que compreende o regime militar e uma redemocratização com caráter conciliador, assim como analisaremos a posição que os narradores ocupam nas narrativas. Entendemos assim que Caio Fernando Abreu no plano ficcional sintetiza um processo de dubiedade: de desencantamento mas que ainda consegue apontar para um desfecho com alguma positividade.
El clima del aula como un factor que permite promover una Educación Personalista en la perspectiva de Mounier.
Authors: Díaz González Patricia Emma
Published: May 2024

En más de una ocasión, el educador se enfrenta a la realidad de no lograr que los alumnos aprendan, independientemente del sistema educativo o el nivel en el que trabaje.
Ante este fracaso, los docentes han tratado de corregir aspectos donde se pone en primer plano la disciplina, su filosofía, su epistemología; o bien la didáctica, sus métodos, sus estrategias, pero casi nunca se reflexiona sobre la propia concepción de la antropología del alumno.
El alumno es una persona, por tanto, el ideal y los fines de la educación serán que el hombre vaya siendo una persona cada vez más perfecta como tal, que sea cada vez más persona. De esta manera, el fin de la educación humana, es la personalización, razón por la cual, educar es personalizar.
Así, los profesores tienen la grave responsabilidad de contribuir al “despertar de la persona” en los alumnos y esta noble tarea es factible si se emplea el vehículo del amor y la comprensión, al tiempo que también los docentes prosiguen en su propia ruta de crecer como personas. Sin duda, el mejor escenario donde esto puede promoverse es en la relación interpersonal que se establece en el aula, independientemente de la asignatura de que se trate.
The healthy, yet unhealthy choice: stereotypes about vegetarians and vegans in a meat-eating culture
Authors: Branković Marija , Budžak Anastasija
Published: May 2024

Stereotypes about vegetarians and vegans influence behaviour toward these groups and the consumption of animal products. This affects the health and well-being of humans, other animals, and the environment. We studied these stereotypes in a meat-eating culture based on content analysis of open-ended responses in contrast to the more frequently used ad-hoc scales. We also compared the positivity and contents of stereotypes between men and women and between vegetarians/vegans and meat-eaters. We found that stereotypes about vegetarians are ambivalent, while stereotypes about vegans are more clearly negative, both to a greater extent among meat-eaters and among men. The open-ended responses were most frequently related to health, then to moral values, empathy, commitment, and unfavourable social traits. References to masculinity/femininity were not prominent in the spontaneous responses, and neither was the domain of competence. While meat-eaters mainly relate vegetarianism and veganism to health, vegetarians/vegans relate these choices to empathy and moral values. We discuss the implications of the findings for cross-cultural research and shaping public communications.
El cuento ‘‘El fin del mundo’’ en el mè’pàà (tlapaneco) de la Ciénega del Sauce, Guerrero
Authors: Uchihara Hiroto , Cornelio Tiburcio Oscar , Tiburcio Prisciliano María
Published: May 2024

Aquí se presenta y analiza el cuento “El fin del mundo” narrado en el mè’pàà de la Ciénega del Sauce, Guerrero, en el municipio de Ayutla de los Libres. Este cuento se ha venido transmitiendo de generación en generación, y se trata sobre mantener el respeto a nuestros hermanos hablantes de otras lenguas, así como respetar a los perros ya que ellos nos dieron vida. El texto también presenta los datos de una variante del mè’pàà que es poco documentada; aunque la mayoría de los estudios consideran que el mè’pàà del municipio de Ayutla pertenece a la variante de Acatepec, se han encontrado algunos rasgos particulares sobre todo en el campo de la fonología.
As duas fundações da noção de competência
Authors: Oliveira Fernando Bonadia de
Published: May 2024

A ideia de competência está na base da reforma do ensino estabelecida no Brasil pela Lei n. 13.415/2017, graças à qual passou a vigorar no próprio texto da Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (Lei n. 9.394/1996). A Base Nacional Comum Curricular, finalizada em 2018, também envolve estruturalmente a lógica das competências. O intuito deste artigo consiste em demonstrar as duas fundações da noção de competência na educação brasileira – dos anos 1970 à reforma Temer – a partir da análise crítica do tecnicismo pedagógico e da Economia da Educação. Conclui-se que as duas fundações foram motivadas por uma agenda capitalista global que restitui no tempo presente, do ponto de vista educacional, uma pedagogia do passado.
REFORMASI HUKUM EKONOMI ISLAM DI INDONESIA STUDI KLAUSULA PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA EKONOMI SYARIAH DALAM FATWA DEWAN SYARIAH NASIONAL 2000-2017
Authors: Yasin Mohamad Nur
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Islamic law contains a dynamic-adaptable aspect and should be reformed. Law reform agencies have always faced a serious challenge. In Indonesia, agent of law who consistence in the reforming islamic economic law is Sharia National Board of Indonesian Ulama Council (Dewan Syariah Nasional Majelis Ulama Indonesia/DSN-MUI). During 2000-2017,DSN-MUI have published 109 fatwa of sharia economic. The clausula of sharia economic dispute resolution in the Fatwa of DSN-MUI undergoing four time change. This paper focus on two problems. first, what factors do influencing change of clausula of sharia economic dispute resolution in the Fatwa of DSN-MUI. Second, how is law reform model behind the change of clausula of sharia economic dispute resolution in the Fatwa of DSN-MUI. By using method of normative legal research, obtained two findings. first, the change of clausula  of sharia economic dispute resolution in the Fatwa of DSN-MUI caused by economic factors and law factors. Second, there are two models of lawreform that exist behind the formulation of clausula of sharia economic dispute resolution in the Fatwa of DSN-MUI, namely law eclecticism and remodeling law.
 
Abstrak: Hukum Islam mengandung aspek dinamis-adaptable dan harus dilakukan reformasi. Agen reformasi hukum selalu menghadapi tantangan serius. Di Indonesia, agen hukum yang aktif melakukan reformasi hukum ekonomi Islam adalah Dewan Syariah Nasional Majelis Ulama Indonesia (DSN-MUI).Selama2000-2017,DSN-MUImenerbitkan109fatwaekonomi syariah. Rumusan klausula penyelesaian sengketa ekonomi syariah dalam FatwaDSN-MUIdariaspeklembagapenyelesaisengketamengalamiempat kaliperubahan.Tulisaninifokuspadaduapermasalahan.Pertama,apafaktor 
yang melatarbelakangi perubahan rumusan klausula penyelesaian sengketa ekonomisyariahdalamFatwaDSN-MUI.Kedua,bagaimanamodelreformasi hukumdibalikperubahanrumusanklausulapenyelesaiansengketaekonomi syariah dalam Fatwa DSN-MUI. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif, diperoleh dua temuan. Pertama, perubahan rumusan klausula penyelesaian sengketa ekonomi syariah dalam Fatwa DSN-MUI disebabkan oleh faktor ekonomi dan faktor hukum. Kedua, ada dua model reformasihukumyangadadibalikperubahanrumusanklausulapenyelesaian sengketaekonomisyariahdalamFatwaDSN-MUI,yaitueklektisismehukum dan pembuatan ulanghukum.
Three new records of Annonaceae for the flora of Laos
Authors:   Department of Botany, National Museum of Nature and Science, 4–1–1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–0005, Japan, Nagahama Ai , Tagane Shuichiro ,   The Kagoshima University Museum, Kagoshima University, 1-21-30 Korimoto, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan, Souladeth Phetlasy ,   Faculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos, Tanaka Nobuyuki ,   Department of Botany, National Museum of Nature and Science, 4–1–1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–0005, Japan, Yahara Tetsukazu ,   Kyushu Open University, 744 Motooka, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
Published: May 2024

Three species of Annonaceae, Dasymaschalon acuminatum, Fissistigma maclurei and Monoon jucundum, from Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos, are reported as new additions to the flora of Laos. Voucher specimens, photographs, geographical distribution, ecology and taxonomic notes are provided for each species.
The Kerch Peninsula in Transition: A Comprehensive Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Changes Over Thirty Years
Authors: Krivoguz Denis
Published: May 2024

This study presents an in-depth analysis of land use and land cover change on the Kerch Peninsula over a period spanning three decades. Utilizing convolutional neural networks alongside satellite imagery analysis, we have mapped and quantified the changes in land use and cover, revealing significant trends and transformations within the peninsula's landscape. The research aims to elucidate the interplay between anthropogenic activities, climatic variations, and policy interventions in shaping land cover dynamics, thereby providing insights into the environmental and socio-economic impacts of these changes. Our findings indicate a marked increase in urban expansion at the expense of natural ecosystems, including forests and wetlands, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable land management strategies. The study highlights the role of agricultural intensification and expansion in altering the peninsula's ecological balance and emphasizes the critical importance of integrating change analysis and prediction. By leveraging advanced remote sensing and GIS technologies, our analysis not only enhances the understanding of the complex dynamics driving land use and land cover change but also showcases the potential of predictive modeling in forecasting future land cover scenarios. The implications of this study extend beyond the Kerch Peninsula, offering valuable lessons for managing land use changes and conserving natural landscapes in similar regions globally.
Hamman’s Syndrome after Vaginal Delivery: A Case of Postpartum Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum with Subcutaneous Emphysema and Review of the Literature
Authors: Olafsen-Bårnes Kristina , Kaland Marte Mari , Kajo Karol , Rydsaa Lars Jakob , Visnovsky Jozef , Zubor Pavol
Published: May 2024

Hamman’s syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects young males, often with a predisposition of asthma. It includes the presence of free air in the mediastinum and subcutaneous emfysema with no other underlying cause such as trauma or infection. It occurs spontanously and often in association with prolonged valsalva manouvre. This might explain why there are some cases of Hamman syndrome among young females giving birth. Here we present a case report of a 24-year- old primigravida with Hamman’s syndrome. She presented with symptoms a few hours after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery at 40+1 pregnancy week. The symptoms resolved spontanously after a few days of observation. We also give a systemic review of reported cases since 2000 to provide overview on pathomechanism, symptoms, diagnostics, treatment and management of this condition. Hamman’s syndrome is a rare, usually benign, but potentially serious complication that can occur during the second stage of labour. Diagnostics include inquiring about typical symptoms, clinical examination and chest x-ray or CT scan. Treatment is usually conservative with oxygen, bronchodilators and pain relief. The reccurence rate is low and there is no contraindication to vaginal delivery in future pregnancies. However, it is suggested that physicians and midwives be cautious and consider low threshold for instrumental delivery or caesarean section to avoid excessive valsalva manoeuvre.
Wheat Yield Estimation using Machine Learning Method Based on UAV Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Yang Shurong , Li Lei , Fei Shuaipeng , Yang Mengjiao , Tao Zhiqiang , Meng Yaxiong , Xiao Yonggui
Published: May 2024

Accurate forecasting of crop yields holds paramount importance in guiding decision-making processes related to breeding efforts. This study focused on the application of multi-sensor data fusion and machine learning algorithms based on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in wheat yield prediction. Five machine learning (ML) algorithms namely random forest (RF), partial least squares (PLS), ridge regression (RR), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and eXtreme Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (XGboost) were utilized for multi-sensor data fusion, and three ensemble methods including the second-level ensemble methods (stacking and feature-weighted) and the third-level ensemble method (simple average) for wheat yield prediction. The 270 wheat hybrids were used as planting materials under full and limited irrigation treatments. A cost-effective multi-sensor UAV platform, equipped with red–green–blue (RGB), multispectral (MS), and thermal infrared (TIR) sensors, was utilized to gather remote sensing data. The results revealed that the XGboost algorithm exhibited outstanding performance in multi-sensor data fusion, with the RGB+MS+Texture+TIR combination demonstrating the highest fusion performance (R2=0.660, RMSE= 0.754). Compared with the single ML model, the employment of three ensemble methods significantly enhanced the prediction accuracy of wheat yield. Notably, the third-layer simple average ensemble method demonstrated superior performance (R2 = 0.733, RMSE= 0.668 t ha-1). It significantly outperformed both the second-layer ensemble methods of Stacking (R2= 0.668, RMSE= 0.673 t ha-1) and feature-weighted (R2= 0.667, RMSE= 0.674 t ha-1), thereby exhibiting superior predictive capabilities. This finding demonstrated that the third-layer ensemble method not only augments the predictive ability of the model but also fine-tuned the accuracy of wheat yield prediction through the employment of simple average ensemble learning. Consequently, it offers a novel perspective for crop yield prediction and breeding selection.
A Survey on the Evaluation of Monosodium Glutamate Taste
Authors: Iannilli Emilia , Schienle Anne
Published: May 2024

The monosodium glutamate (MSG) that elicits umami taste, one of the five primary tastes, has been shown to be a helpful tool in reducing salt intake and improving eating patterns. This study aimed to investigate how MSG taste is perceived and evaluated in a sample of adult participants living in Austria, taking into account their sex, education, and travel habits. A Text Semantic-mining Analysis (TSA) was conducted using data from 300 adults (152 males and 148 females, mean age = 26.71 years). They also performed an MSG and NaCl (salt) discrimination test and were further interviewed about taste preferences, travel habits, and type of residence. The results indicated that the taste sensation elicited by the MSG solution was complex, unfamiliar and had negative valence. The descriptor most commonly used for MSG was "sour," followed by "bitter" and "salty" for the whole group, but these differed by gender. Both males and females preferred the salt solution over MSG, with no significant difference between the two groups. Additionally, there were apparent differences in primary/spicy taste preferences between genders, as males tended to prefer spicy flavors while females favored sweet and salty tastes. This finding underscores the unexplored significance of umami taste, suggesting the importance of establishing an accurate notion in European culture and promoting its usage in food choices for better health.
Superlattice Symmetries Reveal Electronic Topological Transition in CaC6 with Pressure
Authors: Wang Bruce , Bianconi Antonio , Mackinnon Ian D. R. , Alarco Jose A.
Published: May 2024

The electronic properties of calcium intercalated graphite (CaC6) as a function of pressure are revisited using density functional theory (DFT). The electronic band structures of CaC6, like many other layered superconducting materials, display cosine-shaped bands at or near the Fermi level (FL). Such bands encompass bonding/antibonding information with a strong connection to superconducting properties. Using an hexagonal cell representation for CaC6, construction of a double supercell in the c-direction effects six-folding in reciprocal space of the full cosine function, explicitly revealing the bonding/antibonding relationship divide at the cosine midpoint. Similarly, folding of the Fermi surface (FS) reveals physical phenomena relevant to electronic topological transitions (ETT) with application of pressure. For CaC6, the peak value for the superconducting transition temperature, Tc, occurs at about 7.5 GPa, near to the observed pressure of the calculated ETT. At this pressure, the radius of the nearly spherical Ca 4s-orbital FS coincides with three times the distance from the G centre point to the Brillouin zone (BZ) boundary of the 2c supercell (which is equal to half the identically defined distance for the primitive rhombohedral BZ). In addition, the ETT coincides with alignment of the non-bonding (inflection) point of the cosine band (the point at which the sign of the cosine amplitude modulation is reversed) with the FL. At other calculated pressure conditions, the Ca 4s-orbital FS undergoes topological changes that correspond and can be correlated to experimentally determined changes in Tc. The ETT is a key mechanism that circumscribes the known significant drop in Tc for CaC6 as a function of increasing pressure.
Quality Evaluation of Bergamot Fruits Produced in Different Areas of Calabria Region
Authors: Gattuso Antonio , Mafrica Rocco , Cannavò Serafino , Mafrica Davide , De Bruno Alessandra , Poiana Marco
Published: May 2024

Citrus fruits are extensively cultivated worldwide, with Italy and Spain being major producers. Southern Italy, particularly in Reggio Calabria, a typical citrus fruit is produced, namely, bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau), known for its mysterious origins and exceptional quality essential oil protected by the EU's PDO designation. Despite historical challenges, bergamot has regained prominence for its nutraceutical potential, especially its flavonoid-rich juice, offering significant health benefits. However, little attention has been paid to understanding the qualitative and quantitative differences of bergamot juice in Calabrian production areas. For this reason, this work aims to investigate the quality characteristics of bergamot juice produced in different areas of Ca-labria sites. The results showed the best quality attributes of bergamot fruits harvested in the DPO area. In particular, higher levels of total soluble solids, stable acidity and higher juice were found. In addition, higher contents of ascorbic and citric acids, which are nutritionally valuable and tasteful, were found. The phenolic profile, characterized by the key compounds of bergamot, highlighted the better nutraceutical potential of the fruit grown in the DPO area.
Wearable Ecg Device and Machine Learning for Heart Monitoring
Authors: Alimbayeva Zhadyra , Alimbayev Chingiz , Ozhikenov Kassymbek , Bayanbay Nurlan , Ozhikenova Aiman
Published: May 2024

As cardiovascular diseases continue to be a leading cause of mortality, recent-ly, wearable devices for monitoring cardiac activity have gained much interest among medical community. This paper introduces an innovative ECG monitoring system based on a single – lead ECG machine enhanced with machine learning methods. The system only processes and analyses the ECG data, but also predict potential heart disease at an early stage.
The wearable device was built on the ADS1298 and a microcontroller STM32L151xD. A server module based on REST API architecture style was designed to fa-cilitate interaction with web-based segment of the system. The module is responsible for receiving data in real time from microcontroller and their deliver to web – based segment. Algorithms for analyzing ECG signals have been developed, including band filter artifact removal, K-means clustering for signal segmentation, and PQRST analysis. Machine leaning methods as Isolation Forest have been employed for ECG anomaly detection. Moreover, a comparative analysis with various machine learning methods, including lo-gistic regression, random forest, SVM, XGBoost, decision forest and, CNNs was conducted to predict cardiovascular diseases. Convoluted Neural Networks (CNN) showed an accu-racy of 0.926, proving high effectiveness in ECG data process.
Evaluation of Type I Interferon Treatment in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Tat Vivian Y. , Huang Pinghan , Khanipov Kamil , Tat Nathan Y. , Tseng Chien-Te Kent , Golovko George
Published: May 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause morbidity and mortality worldwide; therefore, effective treatments remain crucial to controlling it. As interferon-alpha (IFN-α) and -beta (β) have been proposed as COVID-19 treatments, we sought to assess their effectiveness on respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric signs and symptoms, as well as PASC and death, in hospitalized COVID-19 patients without multiple sclerosis (MS). Using a federated data research network (TriNetX), we performed a retrospective cohort study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients without MS who received IFN-α or -β treatment, comparing them to a similar cohort who did not receive treatment. Following propensity score-matched analyses, we demonstrate that hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were treated with IFN-α or -β had significantly higher odds of death. In contrast, there was no significant difference in any other outcomes between 1-30 days or 1 day to anytime afterward. Overall, hospitalized COVID-19 patients without MS who were treated with IFN-α or -β had similar short- and long-term sequelae (except for mortality) as those who did not receive treatment. The potential benefits of utilizing IFN-α or -β treatment as therapeutics remain to be realized, and our research highlights the need to explore repurposing drugs for COVID-19 using real-world evidence.
Flexible Mechanical Sensors Fabricated with Graphene Oxide-Coated Commercial Silk
Authors: Jang Hyun-Seok , Lee Ki Hoon , Kim Byung Hoon
Published: May 2024

Many studies on flexible strain and pressure sensors have been reported due to growing interest in wearable devices for healthcare. However, most are fabricated with multiple ingredients and complicated methods even though commercial textiles, such as cotton, nylon, polyester, and silk were used. Here we present flexible pressure and strain (motion) sensors prepared with only graphene oxide (GO) and commercial silk fabrics and yarns. The pressure sensors were fabricated by simply dipping the silk fabric into GO solution followed by thermal treatment at 400 °C for reduction of GO (rGO). The pressure sensors were made from rGO-coated fabrics, which were stacked in 3-, 5-, and 7-layers. The super-sensitivity of 2.58 ×103 kPa-1 at low pressure was observed in the 7-layer pressure sensor. The strain sensors were obtained from rGO-coated twisted silk yarns whose gauge factor was 0.307. Although this value is small or comparable to other sensors, it is appropriate for motion sensing. The results of this study show a cost-effective and simple method for the fabrication of pressure and motion sensors with commercial silk and GO.
Highly Accuracy and Lightweight Detection of Apple Leaf Diseases Based on YOLO
Authors: Sun Zhaokai , Feng Zemin , Chen Ziming
Published: May 2024

Aiming at the problem of small size of some spots on apple leaves and the difficulty of accurate detection of spot targets brought by the complex background of the orchard, this paper takes the alternaria leaf spot, rust, brown spot, grey spot and frog eye leaf spot on apple leaves as the research object, and proposes a high-accuracy detection model YOLOv5-Res and lightweight detection model YOLOv5-Res4 are proposed. Firstly, a multiscale feature extraction module ResBlock is designed by combining the Inception multi-branch structure and ResNet residual idea. Secondly, a lightweight feature fusion module C4 is designed to reduce the number of model parameters while improving the detection ability of small targets. Finally, a parameter streamlining strategy based on optimized model architecture is proposed. The experimental results show that the performance of YOLOv5-Res model and YOLOv5-Res4 model is significantly improved, the mAP@0.5 value is improved by 2.8% and 2.2% compared with YOLOv5s model and YOLOv5n model, respectively, and the size of YOLOv5-Res model and YOLOv5-Res4 model is only 10.8MB and 2.4MB, and the number of model parameters is reduced compared with YOLOv5s model and YOLOv5n model. counts are reduced by 22% and 38.3% compared to the YOLOv5s model and YOLOv5n model.
Recent Proteomics, Metabolomics, Lipidomics Approaches in Meat Safety, Processing and Quality Analysis
Authors: Sidira Marianthi , Smaoui Slim , Varzakas Theodoros
Published: May 2024

With a view to understand and resolve the complexity of the food matrix, ohmic technologies alone or in combination were extensively employed. In this sense, the newest developments and advances of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics whith their unique benefits could simplify and understand the link between physiological and pathological activities in biology, physiology, pathology, and food science and processing. This review aims to briefly introduce the basis of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, then expansively review their impact on the assessment of meat quality and safety. Here, also, we discuss the application of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics for the authentication and adulteration of meat and meat derivatives from different sources, and provides some perspectives regarding the use of emerging techniques such as rapid mass spectrometry (MS) and non-invasive measurements for the analysis of meat quality and safety. This paper summarizes all significant investigation in these matters, and underlines the advances in analytical chemistry technologies and meat science areas. By emphasizing the requirement for additional examinations, this paper attempts a comprehensive knowledge of “foodomics” and their potential to improve their employment in meat science.
An Improved Method of Mitigating Orbital Errors in Multiple SAR Interferometric Pairs Analysis for Interseismic Deformation Measurement: Application to the Tuosuo Lake Segment of the Kunlun Fault
Authors: Xu Qian , Yang Yinghui , Chen Qiang , Wang Dechao , Liu Su , He Yucong , Xu Lang , Zi Chengdai
Published: May 2024

It is challenging to precisely measure the slow interseismic crustal deformation rate from SAR data. The long-wavelength orbital errors, owing to the uncertainties in satellite orbit vectors, commonly exist in SAR interferograms, which degrade the precision of the InSAR products and become the main barrier of extracting interseismic tectonic deformation. In this study, we propose a novel temporal network orbital correction method that is able to isolate the far-fault tectonic deformation from the mixed long-wavelength signals based on its spatio-temporal characteristic. The proposed approach is straightforward in methodology but could effectively separate the subtle tectonic deformation from glaring orbital errors without ancillary data. Both synthetic data and real Sentinel-1 SAR images are used to validate the reliability and effectiveness of this method. The derived InSAR velocity fields clearly present the predominant left-lateral strike-slip motions of the Tuosuo Lake segment of the Kunlun fault in western China. The fault-parallel velocity differences of 5-6 mm/yr across the fault between areas ~50 km away from the fault trace are addressed. The proposed method presents significantly different performance from traditional quadratic approximate method in the far-field. Through the implementation of the proposed method, the RMSE between the LOSGPS and our derived descending InSAR LOS is reduced to less than one-third of the previous study, suggesting its potential to enhance the availability of InSAR technology for interseismic crustal deformation measurement.