bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students' Mathematical Communication Skills Through Learning 4k Models To Improve The Character Of Curiosity
Authors: Saironi Moh , A H Busiri
Published: May 2023

In essence, every human being must always communicate, but the level of breadth of communication will always be different. Communicating that is more meaningful is determined by the level of one's thinking ability. Thinking more creatively and innovatively in dealing with problems and situations will not be possessed without extensive knowledge. The goal of mathematics is that students have the ability to understand mathematical concepts, use reasoning, solve problems, communicate ideas, and have an attitude of appreciating the usefulness of mathematics in life. This study used techniques and methods of systematic literature review or also known as literature review. The method used for data collection techniques is conducting a literature study, then identifying, studying, evaluating, and interpreting the available research, literature books, and reports. As a result of the maximum educational process, teacher activity is needed in choosing learning strategies. The obligation as an educator, is not only to transfer knowledge, but also to change the behavior and character of students and provide positive encouragement, so that students are motivated to provide a pleasant learning atmosphere so that they can develop as much as possible. The conclusion is that the selection of learning strategies to be used in the learning process must be oriented towards the learning objectives to be achieved. In addition, it must be adjusted to the type of material, the characteristics of students, the conditions in which the learning process will take place.
Pengembangan Teknis Operasional Pengelolaan Sampah di Kampus A Universitas Trisakti Menggunakan Penilaian UI GreenMetric Kategori Limbah
Authors: Barka A B , Ratnaningsih Ratnaningsih
Published: May 2023

Perubahan iklim merupakan tantangan terbesar dunia saat ini. UI GreenMetric merupakan sebuah program Green Campus untuk memberikan informasi terkait kondisi dan kebijakan setiap universitas di dunia dalam upaya menghentikan perubahan iklim global. Salah satu kategori penilaiannya adalah limbah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dan merencanakan pengelolaan sampah di Kampus A Universitas Trisakti, yang memiliki jumlah civitas akademika rata- rata 22.451 jiwa/tahun dan timbulan sampah sebesar 19,68 m3/hari. Kondisi eksisting di Kampus A meliputi pewadahan dan pengangkutan. Setelah dievalusi, hasil penilaian kategori limbah di tahun 2020 mendapatkan skor 600, sesuai dalam UI GreenMetric. Pemilahan sampah di sumber dapat mengurangi sampah yang masuk ke TPS hingga 63,4%. Sampah yang bernilai ekonomis dijual kepada pihak ketiga untuk diolah dan sisanya dikirim ke Bank Kompos serta diolah menjadi briket bahan bakar dengan nilai kalor 5123,53 kcal/kg di TPS 3R Kampus A. Usulan tersebut diharapkan dapat membantu Universitas Trisakti untuk terus meningkatkan kinerja kampus yang berkelanjutan.
Register Penjual Dalam Forum Jual Beli Online (Khusus Cirebon) Di Media Sosial Facebook
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bentuk dan makna yang digunakan register penjual dalam forum jual beli online (Khusus Cirebon). Penelitian ini termasuk jenis kualitatif deskriptif, yaitu memaparkan suatu fenomena, dalam hal ini fenomena kebahasaan dalam bentuk deskripsi. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode simak dengan teknik dasar sebagai teknik dasar. Teknik simak bebas libat cakap dipakai sebagai teknik lanjutan. Analisis peneliti menggunakan teknik simak dibantu alat pengumpulan datanya yaitu dokumentasi dan penulusuran data daring. Metode padan digunakan untuk menganalisis bentuk, makna dan fungsi register yang dilihat dari konteks situasi yang terdapat pada tuturan penjual. Dalam penggunaan metode padan peneliti menggunakan perbandingan dengan bahasa lain. Hasil analisis register mendapatkan 5 bentuk register dalam penjual online berupa singkatan, kata, frasa, kontraksi dan akronim. Dari hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa  Dari semua register memiliki makna bahasa yang dapat dipahami oleh penjual dan pembeli untuk memudahkan terjadinya proses jual beli.
Necessity of The Abhidhamma for The Interpretation of Early Buddhist Discourses
Authors: Sentot Santacitto
Published: May 2023

This paper presents an overview about the necessity of the Abhidhamma for interpreting several main teachings found in the early Buddhist discourses. The study is based on the Tipiṭaka and some other information taken from exegetical literatures (Aṭṭhakathā). Several important points found in the early Buddhist discourses are critically analyzed in the light of the Abhidhamma. It is found that certain points referring the two kinds of truths which have not been clearly distinguished in the early discourses, are made clear in the Abhidhamma by introducing the two kinds truths, namely sammutisacca and paramatthasacca. Furthermore, some controversial matters such as the doctrine of puggala promulgated by some Buddhist schools, and the wrong views of eternalists and nihilists which are often stated in the early Buddhist discourses but yet not so much discussed, are successfully refuted in the Abhidhamma. Thus, the present study has highlighted the importance of Abhidhamma in giving a better explanation regarding some important and controversial points found in the early discourses.
Being a Minority in a Moslem Neighborhood: Reflective Experience of a Buddhist Priest in Cemani Village
Authors: Kuswantin Nusya
Published: May 2023

On Tuesday, 1st of October 2019 around 02.30 a.m., Amoghasiddhi Cetiya at Cemani Village, Grogol Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, was caught on fire for the second times. The carpet was scorched and the air-condition was fell-down.  The crime was reported to the police, but the priest and his followers expect nothing but take it as a blessing in disguise that it’s the time for them to repaint and refurnish their prayer house. By applying interview, news research, limited participant observation and reflective-interpretive approach this paper tries to discuss and conclude that in order to be able to survive a religious minority group needs to equipt themselves with personal capacity such as high sense of tolerance, modesty, relenting attitude, and ignoring their rights to justice. Those are the challenges for religious minority groups to live in Indonesia, a country which is ethnically multicultural but ironically only six religions are sanctioned by the state with Islam as the one adhered by around 80% of the population. So then, discussing inter-faith relation will result in a bias conclusion as both majority and minority have their own syndromes. Feeling of fear or being threatened by the existence of something new is the syndrome for the majority, while relenting attitude as well as tendency not to demand their rights to with the fear that struggling for justice may lead to misfortune justice for the minority, as experienced by Meiliana of Tanjungbalai, North Sumatera. The Buddhist woman of Chinese ethnic was accused of committing blasphemy in July 2016 merely because she complaint the high volume of adzan prayer call from a neighbourhood mosque. Not only her house was then destroyed by a mob, but also more than tens of vihara in her town were set on fire. In April 2019 her appeal to Supreme Court was refused, so she has to serve 18 months jail sentence as verdicted.
Kiprah Perempuan Dalam Membangun Perdamaian Dan Harmonisasi
Authors: Lo Wenny
Published: May 2023

Kehidupan damai dan harmonis menjadi dambaan masyarakat dewasa ini, terlebih lagi dalam masyarakat majemuk yang kini tengah mendapat ancaman intoleransi. Dalam agama Buddha, kebahagiaan terjadi saat perdamaian dan harmonisasi tercapai, hasil dari pengembangan potensi kerohanian dan pemberdayaan diri termasuk kaum perempuan. Kaum perempuan yang berbudi pekerti luhur, kreatif, profesional, sejahtera dan bahagia dapat menjadi agen perdamaian serta mewujudkan harmonisasi dalam kehidupan masyarakat, saling menghargai termasuk dalam relasi umat beragama seperti umat Buddha dan Muslim.
O PAPEL DO MINISTÉRIO PÚBLICO NO ÂMBITO INFRACIONAL E A RELEVÂNCIA DA REALIZAÇÃO DA OITIVA INFORMAL PARA A APLICAÇÃO DAS MEDIDAS SOCIOEDUCATIVAS E PROTETIVAS
Authors: PENHARBEL LARISSA KOVALSKI , NEGRÃO HELOÍSA GOMES
Published: May 2023

O presente artigo busca realizar uma apresentação da atuação do Ministério Público nos processos de apuração de ato infracional e execução de medidas socioeducativas, ressaltando, principalmente, a importância da realização das oitivas informais para a escolha da medida socioeducativa a ser aplicada na hipótese de oferecimento de remissão, bem como para a verificação da necessidade de aplicação de medidas protetivas. Este trabalho tem por objetivo, ainda, traçar a evolução do direito infantojuvenil, bem como das formas de responsabilizar aqueles considerados inimputáveis pela legislação brasileira atual, analisando as contribuições da Constituição Federal de 1988 e do Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente na construção do prisma atual.  Para tanto, prestou-se como imprescindível a pesquisa bibliográfica e o acervo digital de artigos.
Xây dựng nền văn hóa Việt Nam tiên tiến, đậm đà bản sắc dân tộc trong quá trình toàn cầu hóa
Authors: Đào Thu Hà
Published: May 2023

Xây dựng và phát triển nền văn hóa Việt Nam tiên tiến, đậm đà bản sắc dân tộc là vấn đề có ý nghĩa lớn để phát triển nền kinh tế - xã hội bền vững, ổn định chính trị, nâng cao đời sống Nhân dân. Xu thế toàn cầu hóa và hội nhập ngày một sâu rộng giúp Việt Nam nâng cao địa vị trên trường quốc tế, tuy nhiên, bên cạnh những tác động tích cực do toàn cầu hóa đem lại, nước ta cũng không tránh khỏi phải đối mặt với những thách thức từ bên ngoài với nguy cơ phai nhạt dần bản sắc văn hóa dân tộc. Do đó, hội nhập, hợp tác quốc tế mà không bị hòa tan, không bị đánh mất bản sắc dân tộc luôn được Đảng, Nhà nước quan tâm và thực hiện nhiều giải pháp để phát triển nền văn hóa Việt Nam, từ đó, phát triển đất nước, nâng cao vị thế Việt Nam trên trường quốc tế.
Phân loại hợp đồng theo pháp luật Việt Nam và Trung Quốc - dưới góc độ so sánh
Authors: Phạm Thị Mỹ Linh
Published: May 2023

Hợp đồng là một trong những phương tiện không thể thiếu trong các hoạt động đời sống của con người. Bất kể tồn tại dưới dạng lời nói hay văn bản, thông qua các giao dịch dân sự, thương mại, hợp đồng đã thể hiện được vai trò quan trọng trong việc góp phần vào tổ chức đời sống chung, thúc đẩy kinh tế - xã hội phát triển. Trong Bộ luật Dân sự (BLDS) năm 2020 của Trung Quốc không quy định chi tiết một điều khoản riêng biệt về phân loại hợp đồng, thay vào đó sự phân loại này lại hiện hữu trong cấu trúc của các quy định pháp luật về hợp đồng; sự quy định pháp luật của Trung Quốc được xây dựng theo hệ thống mà các quy định sẽ được tổ chức theo nhóm và có sự chỉ dẫn rõ ràng. Đây là một trong những góc nhìn mới để Việt Nam tham khảo trong quá trình hoàn thiện pháp luật về hợp đồng.
Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zafar Yousaf , Rashid Ahmed Mustafa , Javaid Syed Sarmad , Siddiqi Ahmed Kamal , Zafar Adnan , Iqbal Arsalan Zafar , Klair Jagpal Singh , Krishnamoorthi Rajesh
Published: May 2023

Background/Aims: Colonoscopy for screening is associated with unpleasant experiences for patients, and abdominal compression devices have been developed to minimize these problems. However, there is a paucity of data supporting the therapeutic benefits of this strategy. This study examined the effects of using an abdominal compression device during colonoscopy on the cecal intubation time (CIT), abdominal compression, patient comfort, and postural changes.Methods: We searched PubMed and Scopus (from inception to November 2021) for randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of an abdominal compression device during colonoscopy on CIT, abdominal compression, patient comfort, and postural change. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) and Mantel-Haenszel odds ratios (ORs) were calculated.Results: Our pooled analysis of seven randomized controlled trials revealed that abdominal compression devices significantly reduced CIT (WMD, –0.76 [–1.49 to –0.03] minutes; p=0.04), abdominal compression (OR, 0.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.28–0.94; p=0.03), and postural changes (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.27–0.78; p=0.004) during colonoscopy. However, our results did not show a significant change in patient comfort (WMD, –0.48; 95% CI, –1.05 to 0.08; p=0.09) when using an abdominal compression device.Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that employing an abdominal compression device may reduce CIT, abdominal compression, and postural change but have no impact on patient comfort.
Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kesulitan Belajar Anak Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fredy Saputra M. Khalid , Adam Andi Muhammad , Anto Sardi , Aulia R Rezqiqah , Werdyaningsih Endang
Published: May 2023

Kesulitan belajar akademik dapat diketahui oleh guru atau orang tua ketika gagal menampilkan salah satu atau beberapa kemampuan akademik. Sebaliknya, kesulitan yang bersifat perkembangan umumnya sukar diketahui baik oleh orang tua maupun oleh guru karena tidak ada pengukuran-pengukuran yang sistematik seperti halnya dalam bidang akademik.Untuk mencapai prestasi akademik yang memuaskan seorang anak memerlukan penguasaan keterampilan prasyarat. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan kesulitan belajar anak di Sekolah Dasar Negeri. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional, populasi dalam penelitian sebanyak 80 siswa yang ada di Sekolah Dasar Negeri dengan sampel 45 siswa. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan tehnik porpusive sampling, pengumpulan data menggunakan koesioner, pengolahan data menggunakan program komputer, disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan narasi. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis bivariat dengan menggunakan uji chi-square (p=<0,01). Hasil penelitian didapatkan dengan kesulitan belajar anak sekolah dasar yaitu motivasi belajar p = 0,552, minat belajar p = 0,156, dan lingkungan belajar p =0,001. Kesimpulan dari peneliti ini adalah ada hubungan lingkungan belajar dengan kesulitan belajar di Sekolah Dasar Negeri.
Raymundo Colares e o cinema: dos gibis aos filmes em super-8
Authors: Caillaux Mario , Mari Marcelo
Published: May 2023

A desarticulação de estruturas visuais é uma das principais questões que Raymundo Colares desenvolve em seu percurso poético. Este artigo busca responder qual é a relação de proximidade que seus trabalhos suscitam com a ideia de sensação do movimento da imagem, princípio fundamental do cinema. Para isso, analisa a série de trabalho que o artista denomina de Gibi e os relaciona com a técnica de montagem cinematográfica. Em um segundo momento, o texto reflete sobre os três filmes que Colares realizou, buscando demostrar como esses trabalhos fazem parte dessa sua pesquisa de desarticulação visual, e podem ser vistos como uma forma de pintura em movimento.
Critical Threshold Temperatures and Rainfall in Declining Grain Yield of Durum Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.) During Crop Development Stages
Authors: Cetin Oner , Yildirim Mehmet , Akinci Cuma , Yarosh Anna
Published: May 2023

The effects of maximum temperature, rainfall and growing degree day on grain yield of durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) were studied during the period of available years (2005-2017) in the study sites. A polynomial equation was described the relationship between grain yield, maximum temperature and rainfall for four growing stages of winter wheat. The nonlinear relationships were used from time-series variations in temperatures, rainfall and yields. The maximum positive effects of rainfall (R2=0.72*) on grain yield was in the mid-season stage (heading, anthesis and grain filling) of the crop. However, there was a negative effect of temperature more than 30°C on grain yield. The highest negative effects (R2=0.31 through 0.86*) of maximum temperatures were in the crop development stages (vernalization and tillering). The yield might decrease about 2.5% for every 1°C increase in the growth period based on the daily mean temperature of 12.4°C for all the study locations. The critical maximum temperatures on threshold values declining yield and positive effects of rainfall on grain yield varied according to the altitudes and longitudes.
Relationship of Weight Concerns to Body Mass Index in a Tobacco Treatment Program
Authors: Pankova Alexandra , Kralikova Eva , Zvolska Kamila , Stepankova Lenka , Roche Anne I. , Clark Matthew M. , Schroder Darrell R. , Croghan Ivana T.
Published: May 2023

Objectives: Our aim was to examine the relationship between weight concerns (WC) and smoking cessation. Methods: WC was assessed before smoking cessation treatment in 671 adult patients who completed a 12-month follow-up visit at the Centre for Tobacco-Dependent, Prague,
Czech Republic, from 2013 through 2019. We evaluated the abstinence rate at 12-month follow-up. Results: Among 669 patients with baseline WC (mean age, 43.4 years), 47% were women (145/306) and 21% were men (78/363). No association existed between WC and abstinence at 12 months. Smokers
with obesity had increased fear of gaining weight (34% versus 24% of overweight and 23% of healthy-weight smokers) (p=.034) and were less confident in their ability to maintain their current weight (36% versus 55% of overweight smokers and 59% of healthy- weight smokers) (p<.001). Conclusions:
Many smokers are concerned about gaining weight after stopping smoking, but in this cohort of patients, having WC was not associated with 12-month abstinence, but obesity or overweight was related to being afraid of postcessation weight-gain and low confidence for maintaining weight. Practitioners
should be aware of the prevalence of WC in those stopping smoking and should address concerns, such as poor motivation and low confidence about managing their weight.
Assessment of Health Behaviors of Patients After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Sierpińska Lidia E , Rydzewski Michał
Published: May 2023

Objective: Past infection with COVID-19 increases the risk of occurrence of thromboembolic events in veins and arteries, respiratory failure, and damage to the heart muscle, liver, and nervous system. Pro-health behaviors of patients who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 are
the determinant of maintaining and strengthening the state of health. We assessed health behaviors of convalescent patients after SARS-CoV-2 infection and determined the relationships between these behaviors and the selected social and demographic characteristics.Methods: The study
included 125 patients who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2; we used the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI), and an author-constructed questionnaire.Results: Overall, 60.8% of respondents presented a mediocre level of health behaviors (5-6 stens), 24.8% low (1-4 stens), and 14.4% high
(7-10 stens). We found the highest mean value in the case of one HBI category: positive psychological attitude (3.51±0.67), followed by prophylactic behaviors (3.42±0.73), and correct eating habits (3.36±0.84). The lowest value (demonstrating the least pro-health behavior
of respondents) concerned health practices (3.23±0.78).Conclusions: COVID-19 convalescent patients presented a mediocre set of health behaviors. We found statistically significant relationships between health behaviors by education and age. Persons who have had SARS-CoV-2 should
receive health education in all areas of health behavior.
The prolactin receptor scaffolds Janus kinase 2 via co-structure formation with phosphoinositide-4,5-bisphosphate
Authors: Araya-Secchi Raul , Bugge Katrine , Seiffert Pernille , Petry Amalie , Haxholm Gitte W , Lindorff-Larsen Kresten , Pedersen Stine Falsig , Arleth Lise , Kragelund Birthe B
Published: May 2023

Class 1 cytokine receptors transmit signals through the membrane by a single transmembrane helix to an intrinsically disordered cytoplasmic domain that lacks kinase activity. While specific binding to phosphoinositides has been reported for the prolactin receptor (PRLR), the role of lipids in PRLR signaling is unclear. Using an integrative approach combining nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, cellular signaling experiments, computational modeling, and simulation, we demonstrate co-structure formation of the disordered intracellular domain of the human PRLR, the membrane constituent phosphoinositide-4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2) and the FERM-SH2 domain of the Janus kinase 2 (JAK2). We find that the complex leads to accumulation of PI(4,5)P2 at the transmembrane helix interface and that the mutation of residues identified to interact specifically with PI(4,5)P2 negatively affects PRLR-mediated activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5). Facilitated by co-structure formation, the membrane-proximal disordered region arranges into an extended structure. We suggest that the co-structure formed between PRLR, JAK2, and PI(4,5)P2 locks the juxtamembrane disordered domain of the PRLR in an extended structure, enabling signal relay from the extracellular to the intracellular domain upon ligand binding. We find that the co-structure exists in different states which we speculate could be relevant for turning signaling on and off. Similar co-structures may be relevant for other non-receptor tyrosine kinases and their receptors.
Perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening and motivators for at-home human papillomavirus self-sampling during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a telephone survey
Authors: Parker Susan , Deshmukh Ashish A , Chen Baojiang , Lairson David R , Daheri Maria , Vernon Sally W , Montealegre Jane R
Published: May 2023

Background:

Home-based self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may be an alternative for women not attending clinic-based cervical cancer screening.

Methods:

We assessed barriers to care and motivators to use at-home HPV self-sampling kits during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating kit effectiveness. Participants were women aged 30–65 and under-screened for cervical cancer in a safety-net healthcare system. We conducted telephone surveys in English/Spanish among a subgroup of trial participants, assessed differences between groups, and determined statistical significance at p<0.05.

Results:

Over half of 233 survey participants reported that clinic-based screening (Pap) is uncomfortable (67.8%), embarrassing (52.4%), and discomfort seeing male providers (63.1%). The last two factors were significantly more prevalent among Spanish vs English speakers (66.4% vs 30% (p=0.000) and 69.9 vs 52.2% (p=0.006), respectively). Most women who completed the kit found Pap more embarrassing (69.3%), stressful (55.6%), and less convenient (55.6%) than the kit. The first factor was more prevalent among Spanish vs English speakers (79.6% vs 53.38%, p=0.001) and among patients with elementary education or below.

Conclusions:

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced most (59.5%) to participate in the trial due to fear of COVID, difficulty making appointments, and ease of using kits. HPV self-sampling kits may reduce barriers among under-screened women in a safety-net system.

Funding:

This study is supported by a grant from the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparitie s (NIMHD, R01MD013715, PI: JR Montealegre).

Clinical trial number:

NCT03898167.
Generation of OAM Beam with High Azimuthal Symmentry through Planar UCA for Vehicular Communication
Authors: Mallikharjuna Reddy Y. , Ratna Kumari U. V.
Published: May 2023

In this paper, a uniform circular array (UCA) with circularly polarized (CP) square patches is presented for the generation of orbital angular momentum (OAM) beam with high azimuthal symmetry. The proposed CP UCA is a compact structure with a simple feed network generating OAM beams. The design consists of eight circularly polarized square patch antennas which are geometrically rotated to obtain the required phase distribution. The left hand circularly polarized square patch used as a radiating element in UCA exhibits l = + 1 OAM mode, while the right hand circularly polarized square patch exhibits l = - 1 OAM mode. In addition, the antenna exhibits a single-layer structure, which facilitated the fabrication of the design and reduced the cost as well. The simulated and measured results are reported showing that the antenna exhibits an OAM beam of l = + 1 and l = - 1 modes at 5.85 GHz with high azimuthal symmetry. The mode purity estimation is also reported for the OAM l = + 1 and l = - 1 modes. The gain of the conical shaped OAM beam is almost 11 dBi which makes it quite viable for applications in wireless and vehicular communications.
Development of Contextual-Based Reading Skills Teaching Modules
Authors: Mangoki Dan , Ahmad Arifin , Anshari  , Gani Hamsu Abdul
Published: May 2023

This study aims to develop a contextual p-based reading teaching module for Semester 3 Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program (PBSI) UKI Toraja students. The research used a modification of the Borg and Gall model which includes: (1) Conducting preliminary research (presurvey), (2) Planning, (3) Developing the type/form of the initial product, (4) Conducting field trials, (5) Revising the main product, (6) Main field trials (more extensive), (7) Revision to operational products, (8) Operational field tests (feasibility tests), (9) Revisions to the final product (final revision) and, (10) disseminate and implement the product—data collection using questionnaires and observations. The data were analyzed in a descriptive quantitative manner. The study's results obtained the feasibility of the reading teaching module reached 3.92 (very valid). The responses of lecturers and students obtained 97.5% and 96.5% (efficient). The results of the observation of the implementation of learning obtained a percentage of 93.5% (very effective). The conclusion of the research is the development of reading teaching modules based on contextual approaches feasible and practical used by 3rd-semester students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, Indonesian Christian University of Toraja.
Influence of Sulphur and Zinc Levels on Growth and Yield of (ZAID) Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.)
Authors: Hemanth Doddoju Bala Eswara , Mehera Biswarup , Kumar Prateek
Published: May 2023

Background: The field experiment was carried out during Zaid 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P). The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), low in organic carbon (0.36 %), available N (171 kg/ha), available P (15.2 kg/ha) and available K (233 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments each replicated thrice on the basis of one year experimentation. The treatments which are T1: Sulphur 15 kg/ha + Zinc 0.2%, T2: Sulphur 15 kg/ha + Zinc 0.3%, T3: Sulphur 15 kg/ha + Zinc 0.4%, T4: Sulphur 25 kg/ha + Zinc 0.2%, T5: Sulphur 25 kg/ha + Zinc 0.3%, T6: Sulphur 25 kg/ha + Zinc 0.4%, T7: Sulphur 35 kg/ha + Zinc 0.2%, T8: Sulphur 35 kg/ha + Zinc 0.3%, T9: Sulphur 35 kg/ha + Zinc 0.4%, T10: Control are used. The results showed that application of Sulphur 35 kg/ha + Zinc 0.4% recorded significantly higher plant height (111.00 cm), Number of leaves/plant (12.00), Stem Diameter (5.80 cm), Plant dry weight (55.99 g/plant), Seeds/capitulum (216.66), unfilled Seeds/capitulum (35.00), Test weight (62.57 g), Seed yield (1935.60 kg/ha), stalk yield (4942.4 kg/ha), Harvest index (56.07 %), gross returns (Rs.1,16,136.00/ha), net return (Rs.82,486.00/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.45).
Comparative Evaluation of Different Intra-orifice Barriers on the Microleakage of Endodontically Treated Roots Obturated with Gutta-percha “An In-vitro Study”
Authors: Angral Deepakshi , Sharma Neeraj , Goel Munish , Kumari Pallavi , Thakur Vikrant , Un-Noor Sabat-
Published: May 2023

Aim: To comparatively evaluate various Intra-Orifice barriers (IOB) namely; Cention N (Ivoclar Vivadent), Biodentine (Septodont), Light Cured GIC (GC Gold Label 2LC) and Tetric N Flow (Ivoclar Vivadent) for their effects on the microleakage of endodontically treated teeth.

Study Design: In-vitro study.

Place of Study: Department of Endodontics and conservative dentistry, Himachal dental college, Sundarnagar, Himachal Pradesh.

Materials and Methods: Seventy-five mandibular premolars were decoronated to a standardized length, prepared and obturated with Gutta-Percha and AH Plus sealer. Except for control specimens, the coronal 3-mm gutta-percha was removed and filled with different Intra-orifice barrier materials. The specimens (75) were divided into five groups (n = 15) on the basis of the Intra-Orifice barrier material used. Group 1: Control, Group 2: Cention N, Group 3: Biodentine, Group 4: Light Cured GIC, Group 5: Tetric N Flow. In experimental groups, 3 mm of coronal gutta-percha was removed and replaced with the study material. Samples were submerged in 2% methylene blue dye in vacuum for one week. Specimens were longitudinally sectioned and leakage measured using a 50X stereomicroscope and graded for depth of leakage.

Results: In the present study microleakage of roots were significantly affected by the type of Intra-Orifice barrier used and the following pattern was observed: Tetric N Flow > Biodentine >Light Cured GIC > Cention N>Control.

Conclusion: The present study concluded that Intra-Orifice barrier placement provides better coronal seal, prevents microleakage, and enhance the longevity of postobturation restorations, Tetric N Flow proved to be the best followed by Biodentine, Light Cured GIC and Control group.
Utilização de Coproduto Derivado do Cacau Como Ativo Antioxidante no Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Emulsionados
Authors: Reis Rafael Miranda Carvalho dos , Pereira Neila de Paula
Published: May 2023

A proposta do uso da testa das amêndoas do Theobroma cacao L. (cacau) na elaboração de fitoprodutos vem para favorecer um grupo de consumidores que se preocupam com a segurança e a qualidade dos constituintes que compõem as fórmulas. Sendo assim, a utilização de coprodutos de baixo valor agregado e que possuem propriedades bioativas pode ter potencial de aproveitamento em insumos para a indústria cosmética, revelando aptidão de constituir formulações na qualidade de um fitocosmético. Durante a metodologia de obtenção do produto, foi produzido o extrato fluido hidroalcoólico da testa das amêndoas do cacau, seguido do desenvolvimento de sistemas emulsionados no qual o extrato foi incorporado. Por último, as emulsões na qualidade de produto final foram avaliadas quanto à estabilidade cosmética e à atividade antioxidante, a fim de vislumbrar um produto cosmético antissinais de envelhecimento que atende à demanda por produtos inovadores, sustentáveis e agregadores de valor a resíduos.
Estratégias de Fomento ao Empreendedorismo e à Inovação da Agência USP de Inovação: um estudo de caso
Authors: Vieira Cleudson da Silva , Miranda Marcio Rodrigues
Published: May 2023

A Agência USP de Inovação (AUSPIN) é responsável pela gestão da política de inovação da Universidade de São Paulo-USP, por meio de divulgação da titularidade das tecnologias da Instituição que estão disponíveis para comercialização. Este artigo teve por objetivo destacar a importância da Auspin para as estratégias de fomento ao empreendedorismo e inovação. Foram utilizadas como metodologias de pesquisa a qualitativa, a descritiva e bibliográfica, por meio de artigos, legislação, e bancos de dados nas páginas eletrônicas da Auspin, do Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) e da USP. Foi possível verificar a relação de parceria entre a Agência e outras Instituições Públicas, Privadas e setor produtivo. A Auspin é formada por uma equipe de pessoas capacitadas que atuam com as formas de proteção de propriedade intelectual, a fim de fazer a busca de anterioridade, prospecção e orientar os(as) pesquisadores(as) sobre os estágios das patentes em âmbito nacional e internacional.
Representatividade Feminina na Produção Científica do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Propriedade Intelectual e Transferência de Tecnologia para Inovação (PROFNIT): uma análise dos Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso
Authors: Lima Jousiane Leite , Belfort Amanda Rocha , Vieira Letycya  Cristina Barbosa , Mendes Raffira  Marla Ferreira
Published: May 2023

O estudo propôs, com base no Objetivo 5: alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas previsto no documento Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), identificar a participação e a contribuição feminina na produção científica do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Propriedade Intelectual e Transferência de Tecnologia para Inovação (PROFNIT) com a análise dos Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso apresentados no programa. A metodologia consistiu em pesquisa bibliográfica, exploratória, descritiva e quali-quantitativa. Na coleta de dados, foi realizado um levantamento dos egressos e a busca dos TCCs no site do Profnit, nos repositórios das Instituições de Ensino Superior com ponto focal do Profnit, na Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) e na Plataforma Lattes. Os resultados evidenciam que, apesar de os egressos serem a maior parte do gênero masculino, a participação feminina vem se fortalecendo, consequentemente afirmando sua representatividade na área científica, e isso é reflexo das lutas femininas em busca de direitos e de condições mais igualitárias voltadas para o respeito, a visibilidade e o reconhecimento de seus trabalhos.
A Comunicação nas Indicações Geográficas do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Franco Cíntia Brenner Acosta , Bruch Kelly Lissandra , Matei Ana Paula
Published: May 2023

As Indicações Geográficas (IG) são consideradas uma importante ferramenta de valorização da cultura, da tradição e do saber fazer de um território. Entretanto, apenas o registro pelo INPI não basta para reposicionar o produto perante os consumidores. Assim, reforça-se o papel da comunicação para que todo o potencial das IGs seja revertido em benefícios para produtores, consumidores e sociedade. Este estudo descritivo exploratório tem como objetivo analisar as estratégias de comunicação utilizadas pelas IGs do RS. Para tal, entrevistas on-line semiestruturadas foram realizadas com representantes de 10 das 11 IGs gaúchas registradas até maio de 2021. Foram identificadas realidades distintas, com estrutura e ações de comunicação em diferentes níveis de maturidade e complexidade. Verifica-se que alguns atores têm importante papel no apoio à construção e na divulgação, porém, políticas de apoio no período pós-registro, no qual muitos são os desafios para o estabelecimento dos produtos no mercado, poderiam ser implementadas.
Prospecção Tecnológica dos Registros de Softwares na Área de Saneamento Depositados no INPI e no Software Público Brasileiro
Authors: Santos Filho Antonio dos , Pires Andréa  Carvalho , Amorim Miriam Cleide Cavalcante de
Published: May 2023

O êxito dos serviços de saneamento reflete-se no bem-estar e no desenvolvimento no Brasil. Assim, para aprimoramento do setor, softwares são capazes de localizar problemas e otimizar processos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo prospectivo de programas de computador na área do saneamento. Foram utilizadas as bases de dados do Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial e do Portal do Software Público Brasileiro (SBP) no período entre 2000 e 2021. Fazendo uso de palavras-chaves e de operadores booleanos combinados, encontrou-se um total de 33 registros de programas de computadores relacionados à temática, sendo esse um número baixo de registros para um período de duas décadas. Então, infere-se que há uma lacuna no desenvolvimento de aplicações no setor de saneamento e, ainda, que a cultura do direito autoral acerca dos softwares desenvolvidos no setor é algo a ser estimulado, no caso de considerar-se que programas podem ter sido desenvolvidos, porém não registrados.
A Fabric‐Based Multimodal Flexible Tactile Sensor With Precise Sensing and Discrimination Capabilities for Pressure‐Proximity‐Magnetic Field Signals
Authors: Song Mengya , Liu Qiongzhen , Xu Xiao , Wang Bo , Lu Ying , Yang Liyan , Liu Xue , Wang Yuedan , Li Mufang , Wang Dong
Published: January 2025

Currently, flexible tactile sensors integrating proximity‐pressure sensing encounter challenges in efficient multisignal acquisition, accurate recognition, cost control, and scalability. Herein, a fabric‐based multimodal flexible capacitive sensor (MFCS), combining an integrated fabric electrode design with a magnetic tilted micropillars (MTM) array microstructure, is developed. This innovative design significantly enhances the sensor's fringing effect, magnetic responsiveness, and dielectric layer's deformation ability, enabling precise perception of pressure, proximity, and magnetic field changes. The MFCS demonstrates high sensitivity and rapid response characteristics, achieving a sensitivity of 0.146 kPa⁻¹ under 0–2 kPa pressure with response/recovery times of ≈12/24 ms. Moreover, it detects hand proximity within a 20 cm range, with a sensitivity of −0.039 cm⁻¹ in the 0–2 cm range, and a magnetic field detection limit of 10 mT, showing a sensitivity of −1.72 T⁻¹ in the 60–230 mT range. The sensor operates effectively in both capacitance and resonant frequency modes, distinguishing different signals, thus offering new possibilities for smart wearable devices and interactive systems. Overall, the MFCS features multimodal sensing, a fully fabric structure, cost‐effectiveness, and ease of fabrication, making it promising for human–computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and health monitoring.
A Proof‐of‐Principle Demonstration: Exploring the Effect of Anode Layer Microstructure on the Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Jain Adarsh , Marcks Christian , Grebener Lars , Johny Jacob , Odungat Ahammed Suhail , Chatwani Mohit , Kräenbring Mena‐Alexander , Shaji Abhishek , Tesch Marc Frederic , Mechler Anna K. , Vinayakumar Vineetha , Segets Doris
Published: January 2025

This study explores the effect of nickel cobalt oxide (Ni‐Co‐O) anode layer microstructure on the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Four anodes with similar Ni‐Co‐O loadings and chemical characteristics but distinct morphologies are fabricated by ultrasonic spraying catalyst inks of varying solvent composition (pure water versus a water‐ethanol mixture) and drying temperatures (50 and 150 °C) on nickel (Ni) plates. Upon varying solvent composition, particles in the water‐based ink exhibited lower stability than particles in the water‐ethanol‐based ink, boosting the particle connectivity in the layers. This particle connectivity correlated with the mechanical strength of the layers, resulting in reduced contact resistance and enhanced activity. The second observation is that at 50 °C, the surface morphology exhibited hill‐like islands with higher roughness, while at 150 °C, concave hemispherical shapes with lower roughness are observed. From 2D‐distribution data, it is found that surface roughness correlated with the wettability with electrolyte. Roughness increased the lyophobicity and enhanced the activity through more accessible active sites and efficient bubble transport. This work highlights how microstructure affects macroscopic layer properties, and how these in turn can enhance or diminish the performance of the OER compared to bare Ni, offering insights into the knowledge‐based design of anode layers.
Photoelectrocatalytic Pathway for the Preparation of Power‐Effective Aviation Fuel Precursors from Lignin
Authors: Liu Bowen , Qi Yi , Qiu Xueqing , Zou Hui , Lin Xuliang , Qin Yanlin
Published: January 2025

The conversion of lignin into aviation fuel offers a promising, energy‐efficient route for sustainable jet fuel production. The key to this transformation lies in the selective hydrogenation of lignin's aromatic rings, deoxygenation of its oxygen‐containing and phenolic hydroxyl groups, and the selective cleavage of bonds between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Using a phosphorus‐doped CoMn‐P catalyst, electrochemical hydrogenation and deoxygenation of lignin, assisted by light, can reduce energy consumption by ≈20%, resulting in a significant yield of aromatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes. Phosphorus doping modulates the catalyst's electronic structure, enhancing the adsorption of β─O─4 bonds, phenolic hydroxyl groups, and methoxy groups, thereby enabling selective hydrogenation and deoxygenation with a low reaction energy barrier. This approach provides an innovative and energy‐efficient pathway for directly converting lignin into hydrocarbon mixtures suitable for aviation fuel.
Tin‐Based 2D/3D Perovskite Vertical Heterojunction for High‐Performance Synaptic Phototransistors
Authors: Loi Hok‐Leung , Wang Tianyue , Liu Dapeng , Cao Jiupeng , Zhuang Jing , Zhao Zeyu , Xu Yang , Li Mitch Guijun , Li Liang , Zhai Tianyou , Yan Feng
Published: January 2025

There is considerable interest in photodetectors based on nontoxic lead‐free perovskites. Tin‐based perovskites have been regarded as one type of the most promising candidate materials for these devices due to their relatively low bandgap and high light absorption coefficient. In this work, a stacked 2D/3D heterostructure in perovskite films is achieved through a convenient vacuum drying process, which results in an ultrahigh responsivity of up to 6.8 × 105 A W−1 and a high detectivity up to 4.0 × 1014 Jones at a low gate voltage of −5 V across a broad wavelength region from ultraviolet to near‐infrared. Remarkably, the device exhibits synaptic behavior, as demonstrated by its photocurrent response to both photonic and electric stimuli, which closely resembles the memory behavior observed in biological neural networks, promising applications in opto‐synaptic devices.
Giant Topological Hall Effect in Magnetic Weyl Metal Mn2Pd0.5Ir0.5Sn
Authors: Bhattacharya Arnab , PC Sreeparvathy , Ahmed Afsar , Kurebayashi Daichi , Tretiakov Oleg A. , Satpati Biswarup , DuttaGupta Samik , Alam Aftab , Das I.
Published: January 2025

The synergy between real and reciprocal space topology is anticipated to yield a diverse array of topological properties in quantum materials. This pursuit is addressed by achieving topologically safeguarded magnetic order in novel Weyl metallic Heusler alloy, Mn2Pd0.5Ir0.5Sn. The system possesses non‐centrosymmetric D2d crystal symmetry with notable spin‐orbit coupling effects. The first principles calculations confirm the topological non‐trivial nature of band structure, including 42 pairs of Weyl nodes at/near the Fermi level, offering deeper insights into the observed anomalous Hall effect mediated by intrinsic Berry curvature. A unique canted magnetic ordering facilitates such rich topological features, manifesting through an exceptionally large topological Hall effect at low fields. The latter is sustained even at room temperature and compared with other known topological magnetic materials. Detailed micromagnetic simulations demonstrate the possible existence of an antiskyrmion lattice. These results underscore the D2d Heusler magnets as a possible platform to explore the intricate interplay of non‐trivial topology across real and reciprocal spaces to leverage a plethora of emergent properties for spintronic applications.
ESCRT III Regulates Lysosomal Perinuclear Clustering by Inhibiting Kinesin 1 Leading to Agnps Cytotoxicity in Human Cells
Authors: Liu Tiantian , Xie Aiguo , Xing Chao , He RuiZhe , Ni Wei , Peng Yinbo , Xu Peng , Fang Yong
Published: January 2025

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are recognized for their strong antibacterial properties, particularly in applications such as wound and burn treatment; however, the mechanisms of AgNP‐induced cytotoxicity remain  inadequately defined. This study investigates the role of lysosomal dysfunction in AgNP‐induced cytotoxicity, focusing on lysosomal perinuclear clustering (LPC) and its relationship with cellular apoptosis. Human fibroblast HS27 cells are treated with 24 µg mL−1 AgNPs over 48 h, and lysosomal dynamics, cellular localization, and apoptosis rates are analyzed through confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. Protein expression levels of charged multivesicular body protein 4B(CHMP4B) and Kinesin 1, which are central to lysosomal transport and membrane repair, are examined via western blotting. The findings reveal that AgNP exposure leads to LPC and an increase in apoptosis in a time‐dependent manner, accompanied by reduced Kinesin 1 expression. Further, inhibition of CHMP4B and Kinesin 1 significantly promoted apoptosis, while their overexpression mitigated AgNP‐induced cytotoxic effects, underscoring their essential roles in lysosomal integrity. This study provides new insights into the cellular pathways of AgNP‐induced cytotoxicity, focusing on lysosomal transport disruption, and suggests potential molecular targets to reduce adverse effects in therapeutic applications. These results lay a foundation for optimizing AgNP efficacy and improving their safety profile in clinical settings.
New biofluid measures for TDP‐43
Authors: Esteve Aitana Sogorb
Published: January 2025

Transactive response DNA‐binding protein 43 (TDP‐43) has emerged as a pivotal player in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and the recently described limbic‐predominant age‐related TDP‐43 encephalopathy (LATE).

Detecting TDP‐43 pathology in a minimally invasive manner is crucial for early diagnosis, monitoring disease progression and the assessment of therapeutic interventions. This talk explores recent advancements in the discovery and validation of novel biofluid measures aimed at detecting and characterising TDP‐43 pathology.

The era of proteomics has paved the way for the identification and validation of TDP‐43 biomarkers in biofluids. This presentation highlights the latest discoveries, encompassing both established and newly discovered candidates within cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood.

As the field progresses, the integration of these measures into clinical practice may revolutionise our approach to neurodegenerative diseases bringing us closer to effective treatments and improved patient care.