bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Three Methods of Measuring Residual Stresses in Welded Joints of High-Strength Steel S960QL
Authors: Manjgo Mirza , Lojen Gorazd , Gubeljak Nenad , Karpe Blaž , Vuherer Tomaž
Published: January 2025

The influence of residual stresses as a result of the welding process in the overall stress state of the weld joint is of great importance because they significantly affect the creation and growth of cracks, the occurrence of brittle fracture, and material fatigue. Previous experiences indicate that it would be necessary to provide an assessment of the deformation and stress state in the critical zones of the weld joints using a suitable test method, which will not endanger the structural integrity of the tested places. There are different methods for measurement of residual stress in welded constructions: destructive, semi-destructive and non-destructive. To choose one method over another, it is necessary to take into account the advantages and limitations of these techniques for practical application. This paper considers and analyses the residual stresses in the welded joint of high strength steel S960 QL. MAG welding was performed by a robot. Three methods were used to measure the residual stresses: magnetic method (MAS), X-ray diffraction method (XRD), and hole drilling method (HD). The study reveals that the highest residual stresses are measured in weld metal and heat affected zone of the weld joint what indicated all three methods but there are some significant differences between methods.
The Impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic on the Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion. A Research on How Was His Perceived by Christian Romanians Who Regularly Attend Religious Services
Authors: Sarbu Emanuel Adrian , Dragan-Moldoveanu Anca-Georgiana
Published: January 2025

The Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic on the Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion. A Research on how was his perceived by Christian Romanians who Regularly Attend Religious Services. The global crisis generated by the Covid 19 pandemic has brought with it, among other things, a series of significant restrictions on some fundamental rights, such as freedom of religion and freedom of expression. The present study, based on a both quantitative and qualitative research, examines the perception of people who regularly attend religious services of different Christian denominations in Romania, regarding the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on these freedoms guaranteed by international conventions and declarations on human rights, as well as by the Romanian Constitution and legislation, but severely restricted for a considerable period of time.
MERARIQ DALAM PERNIKAHAN SUKU SASAK: ANALISIS KOMUNIKASI DAN DINAMIKA SOSIAL DALAM RITUAL PENCULIKAN
Authors: Fairiza Andre , Widyatama Rendra
Published: January 2025

Merariq is a unique customary marriage process among the Sasak people, which is through abduction. This tradition has been passed down through generations to the present day. Literature review indicates that merariq publications are more abundant from cultural, legal, and religious perspectives. Some researchers delve into gender studies and tourism, but the perspective of communication sociology is very rare. This article aims to discuss merariq marriage from the standpoint of communication sociology, explicitly analyzing the patterns of communication relationships among individuals involved in merariq.Researchers employ a qualitative approach with a natural observation method, where primary data excavation is through interviews supplemented by a literature review. Researchers engage five key informants, including customary leaders, cultural observers, individuals who have experienced merariq, and civil marriage registry officials. Researchers conclude that merariq is a kidnapping event in the context of a 'drama' aimed at marrying a woman based on cultural norms. The stages of merariq remain unchanged over time, including pre-merariq, merariq execution, negotiation, inauguration, and post-merariq. Courtship in Merariq employs indirect communication patterns facilitated through mediators. Generally, the communication patterns in each stage of merariq vary, but interpersonal communication patterns occur in many stages. In the inauguration stage, communication patterns arise within a group setting, except for the marriage sermon in a public communication setting. Communication patterns in the negotiation stage are the most dynamic and critical to Merariq's success. In Merariq, society places women in a subordinate position, unequal to men, where women tend to be objectified, and men hold more power over women. This imbalanced gender relationship tends to persist to this day.
ROOTS SEBAGAI PROGRAM PENCEGAHAN PERUNDUNGAN DI MTS ASSALAM BANTUR
Authors: Mufidah Hasna Bararah , Rozakiyah Desy Santi
Published: January 2025

Bullying in the school environment is a serious problem that requires effective prevention measures. The role of schools is important by designing effective bullying prevention programs to suppress acts of violence in schools. MTs (Madrasah Tsanawiyah) Assalam Bantur as one of the schools implementing the roots program designed by the Indonesian government. This research is a qualitative research using case study research with the aim of being able to understand in depth about how this bullying prevention program works, its impact, and the experiences of the individuals involved in it. The results of the research show that there are four aspects that need to be fulfilled in the structural functional belonging to Persons in the implementation of the roots program at MTs Assalam Bantur, namely (1) Adaptation, the school adapts to the environment and society and the needs of students in implementing the roots program, (2) Goal Attainment, the roots program at Assalam Bantur MTs has the goal of preventing bullying at school (3) Integration, schools do not only collaborate with guidance counselors and peer counselors, but it is necessary to involve all students, teachers and stakeholders in program implementation and (4) Latency, MTs Assalam Bantur conduct continuous training to students as well as evaluate for program improvement.
GOTHAM CITY SEBAGAI PERSENTASI KOTA BANDUNG : KAJIAN KERESAHAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KENAKALAN REMAJA TONGKRONGAN “NGABERS”
Authors: Gymnastiar Iman Ahmad , Hufad Achmad , Wahyuni Sri , Bagus Mochamad Rizky
Published: January 2025

The Ngabers youth group is one of the group-based juvenile delinquency cases that causes unrest and threats in the community because the presence of the Ngabers youth group with all its activities such as rolling, arrogance driving, and other delinquency activities can be detrimental to road users and the people of Bandung City itself. This phenomenon creates an analogy for the city of Bandung to be similar to a fictional city, namely Gotham City. Gotham City is a fictional city full of darkness and crime that is contained in the storylines of films and comics produced by DC Comics. This writing uses a qualitative approach with the case study method. Through a data collection process, the results obtained from the research are: (1) Bandung City and Gotham City have similar aspects, namely criminal characteristics and different aspects as well. (2) The factors that cause youth to join the Ngabers group are internal factors and external factors. (3) The general description of the behavior/activities carried out by young ngabers includes disturbing activities such as rolling, arrogance driving, abusing illegal drugs, and drinking liquor and there are also supporting activities such as street photography. The solution from the police that has been outlined is action against noisy exhausts, night patrols, to guidance by the Criminal Investigation Unit. However, this solution is not effective considering that community participation is still not sensitive and communicative.
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS: STUDI HUBUNGAN ULAMA DAN PEMERINTAH DALAM PEMBANGUNAN KOTA TASIKMALAYA, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Janah Maulana
Published: January 2025

This research aims to describe the strategic position of Ulama in the system and structure of society having changes due to development. This position is directly proportional to the diverse responses to regional development issues in Tasikmalaya. The next goal is to explain the position of Ulama as partners, mediators, actors, and motivators of work ethic development in Tasikmalaya government. This research employs a qualitative method with an inductive approach. Data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The data processing is carried out by means of reduction, display, and verification. They have been classified and categorized so that they can be presented properly. As a framework and analysis, the theory used in this research is Geertz's theory, namely Ulama as cultural brokers combined with Horikoshi's theory, namely political entrepreneurs. The results prove that they are positioned as political mediators and regional development involved in policy formulation and local regulation making. Ulama as a symbol of religious authority and legitimacy, their involvement can be seen in responding to and providing support for local government policies. Furthermore, they are also positioned as social actors who initiate and are intensely involved in the process of educational development. The development is related to the application of religious values, Ulama as guardians of Islamic tradition and orthodoxy. Finally, they also act as motivators who provide direction and guidance on work ethic. They are independent entrepreneurs. The result of this research makes a theoretical contribution to the development of anthropology and sociology of religion. Practically, it is useful for regional and community development policies.
GERAKAN SOSIAL KELOMPOK PEREMPUAN PEJUANG SERIBANDUNG (KPPS) DALAM KONFLIK TENURIAL DI OGAN ILIR
Authors: Zahana Yui , Purnama Dadang Hikmah , Sartika Diana Dewi
Published: January 2025

The Seribandung Women Fighters Group is a grassroots women's group that carries out a social movement to fight for community land which has been controlled for forty-two years by a state-owned company, PT Perkebunan Nusantara VII Cinta Manis. This research aims to analyze the meaning of the social movement carried out by KPPS, especially since this conflict has been very long and has not yet been resolved. The method used in this research is qualitative with Alfred Schutz's phenomenological approach. The results of this study found that the experience, knowledge, awareness and motives of KPPS shape the meaning of social movements that have been carried out. KPPS has experience doing social movements from demonstrations to new social movements, namely campaigns through MSME products. This experience shapes KPPS knowledge in conducting social movements in the form of dialogue, advocacy, campaigning and organizing strategies. They get this knowledge because of continuous experience. This activity forms KPPS awareness to continue to carry out social movements supported by the land return motive. KPPS believes that farming is a hereditary legacy from ancestors and land is a source of livelihood for the community so that land conversion carried out by companies has an impact on the absence of productive land, changing the type of work of women from farmers to farm laborers, the high criminalization carried out by the authorities to the shrinking of village administrative areas. This is the basis of the social movement carried out by KPPS to this day. KPPS itself interprets land as a source of life, human life and death depend on land and the seizure of land rights by companies is a violation of human rights.
DEKONSTRUKSI MAKNA “PRESTASI” PADA SISWA, GURU, DAN ORANG TUA SISWA
Authors: Urbaningrum Luhjingga Panasari , Martono Nanang , Puspitasari Elis , Kurniawan Agung
Published: January 2025

This study aims to challenge the traditional concept of achievement often defined merely as formal recognition. It seeks a broader and more inclusive understanding of achievement by acknowledging various forms of success and abilities possessed by students. The research methodology employed is qualitative research. Data were collected through three main techniques: in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation. Informants for the study were purposively selected to ensure they possessed relevant knowledge and experience on the research topic, consisting of three students, two teachers, and three parents of students. Data obtained were analyzed using Interactive Analysis techniques. The findings of the study indicate that the definition of achievement extends beyond academic accomplishments to include personal development, social skills, and the ability to overcome challenges. The implications of this research are crucial in supporting every child to reach their full potential and in fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment. Every child deserves recognition for their achievements, not only in academic fields but also in the development of personal skills and values that prepare them for the future, thereby promoting a more inclusive paradigm shift in the assessment and recognition of student achievements.

 
El reconocimiento emocional en niños, niñas y adolescentes con callo emocional: una revisión sistemática de estudios de seguimiento ocular
Authors: Moreno-Albalat María Isabel , Sánchez-Jiménez Virginia
Published: January 2025

El callo emocional o insensibilidad emocional es un rasgo individual caracterizado por falta de culpabilidad y remordimiento, ausencia de empatía y falta de preocupación por los sentimientos de los demás, entre otras características. La investigación ha demostrado que la población infantil y adolescente presenta dificultades en el reconocimiento emocional, si bien no todos los trabajos concluyen si esta dificultad es generalizada a todas las emociones o se restringe a emociones específicas. El uso de metodologías como el seguimiento ocular está ayudando a avanzar en esta línea de investigación, permitiendo determinar qué procesos atencionales están implicados en estas dificultades y en qué emociones concretas se presentan. Sin embargo, esta línea de investigación es incipiente, por lo que el objetivo de esta revisión sistemática ha sido analizar y organizar la información existente sobre las dificultade en reconocimiento emocional que presentan los niños, niñas y adolescentes con altos niveles de callo emocional en los artículos publicados sobre esta temática que emplean el seguimiento ocular. Siguiendo la Declaración PRISMA, se revisaron cuatro bases de datos (ProQuest, ERIC, Scopus y Web of Science), obteniendo 140 resultados, de los cuales solo 15 fueron incluidos y analizados. El análisis obtuvo como resultado una confirmación y caracterización de este déficit, encontrando dificultades para reconocer emociones negativas, fundamentalmente las de miedo, ira y tristeza, con un alto porcentaje de estudios señalando en la base de esto las dificultades de focalización atencional encontradas en estas emociones, aunque sin descartar la existencia otros procesos que podrían explicar estas dificultades
Growth response of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) ICCRI 06 clone with application of manure and Trichoderma sp.
Authors: Cahyaningrum Descha Giatri , Siwi Kalista Hayu Margi , Sugiyarto Sugiyarto , Harlianingtyas Irma , Dinata Gallyndra Fatkhu
Published: January 2025

The growth of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) is influenced by the use of the type of planting medium and the presence of supporting microorganisms, such as the Trichoderma sp. This research aims to determine the effect of giving Trichoderma sp. and manure on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The research used a factorial randomized block design (RBD) method consisting of 9 treatments which were repeated 3 times, so there were 27 experimental units. Factor 1 is chicken manure by 200, 300 and 400 g/polybag, factor 2 is Trichoderma sp. with different level of mixing. The parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, wet weight of the crown, wet weight of the roots, dry weight of the crown, dry weight of the roots. The research results showed that M3 (400 g/polybag) gave the best results for the parameters of stem diameter, crown wet weight, root wet weight and root dry weight of cocoa plants. Giving Trichoderma sp. at a level of 10 mL L-1 gave the best results for stem diameter, root wet weight and root dry weight. The research results provide a positive contribution to the application of a combination of chicken manure (M1:200 g/polybag) with Trichoderma sp. (P2: 10 mL L-1) on stem diameter and root wet weight.
PENERAPAN NAÏVE BAYES DAN LATENT DIRICHLET ALLOCATION (LDA) UNTUK ANALISIS SENTIMEN DAN PEMODELAN TOPIK PADA PROYEK KERETA CEPAT JAKARTA-BANDUNG
Authors: Fatah Doni Abdul , Kamil Fajrul Ihsan , Soesilo Budi , Mulaab Mulaab Mulaab
Published: January 2025

Proyek kereta cepat Jakarta – Bandung merupakan salah satu proyek besar yang saat ini sedang dibuat di Indonesia. Proyek kereta cepat Jakarta – Bandung menjadi ramai dibicarakan di media sosial Twitter. Karena dalam pembangunannya terdapat beberapa masalah, seperti banjir yang terjadi di Bekasi dan menyebabkan kemacetan dan mengganggu kelancaran logistik. Beberapa opini masyarakat dapat berupa sentimen positif dan negatif terhadap Pembangunan Kereta Cepat ini. Untuk mengetahui opini masyarakat tersebut maka perlu dilakukan analisis sentimen dan pemodelan topik menggunakan metode Naive Bayes dan Latent Dirichlet Allocation. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa pada analisis sentimen setelah dilakukan perhitungan menggunakan metode Naive Bayes diperoleh nilai akurasi sebesar 66%. Sedangkan pada pemodelan topik menggunakan metode Latent Dirichlet Allocation diuji menggunakan nilai koherensi terbaik diperoleh nilai sebesar 0,472 pada 9 topik.
PENILAIAN GERAKAN BARIS-BERBARIS BERBASIS AI DAN LSTM PADA SELEKSI PASKIBRAKA
Authors: Asmoro Shandy Sadewa , Wulanningrum Resty , Sanjaya Ardi
Published: January 2025

PASKIBRAKA member selection is conducted annually at three levels. PASKIBRAKA members must fulfil the criteria, one of which is the Marching Regulations (PBB). In the UN assessment process, sometimes the judges are still subjective. Therefore, it is necessary to have a system with artificial intelligence (AI) integration. The methods used in the system are Mediapipe and Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm. Mediapipe serves to display 33 keypoints and extract features from these keypoints which will later be processed by LSTM for motion detection. From the test results, the highest accuracy value of each movement is walking in place by 99%, striding by 95%, and regular steps by 97%. While the lowest accuracy value of each movement is walking in place by 12%, striding by 21%, and ordinary steps by 23%. The accuracy value is the result of the analysis of the LSTM model that has been made. The highest accuracy value in each movement comes from the correct movement, while the lowest accuracy value comes from the wrong movement.  The accuracy results in the recognition of stride and ordinary steps are influenced by video movements during the transition of the right hand to the left hand which are still detected incorrectly because almost all movements when both hands are in the lower position, causing low accuracy values.Keywords: Keypoints, Long Short Term Memory, Marching, Mediapipe
El uso del humor gráfico en español e inglés para comunicar los relatos del cambio climático y cómo aparece en Google Imágenes
Authors: Fernández Muerza Álex , Rodrigo Cano Daniel
Published: January 2025

The characteristics of graphic humour make it ideal for raising awareness and mobilising in the fight against climate change. This work aims to contribute in this direction by investigating the use of graphic humour to communicate climate change stories. Thus, it quantitatively and qualitatively analyses the main results of cartoons in Spanish (n=100) and English (n=100) published in the media, blogs, websites and social networks that Google, the most popular search engine among citizens, offers in its specialised image search engine. It concludes that graphic humour uses all the stories of climate change communication, demonstrating its diversity of registers to reach public opinion, that one of the main stories is the criticism of denialism, and that there are notable differences in the use of the stories and between the cartoons in both languages. It is proposed that cartoonists not limit themselves to pessimistic messages that may fail in raising awareness and climate mobilisation, and incorporate hope and solutions.
Audiencias y nuevos consumos de contenidos periodísticos en la era digital
Authors: Humanes María Luisa , Saperas Enric
Published: January 2025

En este monográfico se recogen artículos que reflejan los hábitos de consumo de las nuevas audiencias que acceden a los contenidos periodísticos, tanto desde los medios de comunicación como plataformas que generan contenidos alternativos al periodismo convencional. En este sentido, se exploran iniciativas que reenvían y valoran contenidos de marcas periodísticas en las redes sociales, buscadores para la navegación en internet y el rastreo de información u opinión sobre hechos de actualidad o los agregadores de noticias que seleccionan contenidos periodísticos según el perfil del usuario, entre otros. Con estos interrogantes, se pretende crear conocimiento sobre una de las dimensiones que con mayor intensidad está transformando los medios periodísticos, el ejercicio profesional del periodismo y a los ciudadanos consumidores de noticias e información. Este número monográfico está vinculado con el tema central al XXX Congreso Internacional de la Sociedad Española de Periodística (SEP), celebrado los días 6 y 7 de junio de 2024 en edificio del Hospital de San Carlos del Campus de Aranjuez.
Periodismo dibujado: Breve historia del arte de interpretar la realidad en forma de viñetas
Authors: Matos Agudo Diego
Published: January 2025

Comic Journalism has been considered merely a format for reportage, for chronicles, or, according to some studies, as a subgenre of graphic journalism. However, it is clear that this "slow journalism," which, in the words of Joe Sacco, focuses on "the people beneath the headlines," is already a different, innovative, and unique entity that goes beyond the theoretical-conceptual framework of journalistic genres, leaving these works in a complicated limbo to categorize. Major publications such as The New Yorker, Details, Time, The New York Times Magazine, XXI, El País, El Norte de Castilla... have used these non-fiction comics in the same way and at the same level as they present their reports, photographs, and infographics. This global phenomenon has already taken root, finding its way into top-tier informational or narrative proposals in traditional media, beyond longer works in the form of graphic novels.
From Caring to Killing: A Typology of Homicides and Homicide-Suicides Perpetrated by Caregivers
Authors: O'Dwyer Siobhan , Bishop Charlie , Gimson Rachel , Melendez-Torres G.J. , Stevens Daniel , Hardy Lorna
Published: January 2025

Background
Caregivers are people who provide essential care for family members or friends with long-term illnesses or disabilities. A growing body of research has shown that caregivers contemplate suicide at higher-than-average rates, with some also contemplating homicide (killing the person for whom they care) or homicide-suicide. Although anecdotal reports of caregiver-perpetrated homicides abound, the scholarly research has been fragmented and led to unsubstantiated claims (by policy makers and frontline professionals) that these are isolated tragedies that cannot be predicted or prevented. Typologies have been used to guide the study, prediction, and prevention of domestic homicides, but they do not adequately capture the diversity and complexity of caregiver-perpetrated homicides. The aim of this study was to develop a dedicated typology of caregiver-perpetrated homicides that could provide a framework for more rigorous research and facilitate targeted prediction and prevention initiatives.
Results
Ideal Type Analysis was applied to sixty-four homicides and homicide-suicides perpetrated by caregivers in England and Wales between January 2015 and December 2019. The cases clustered into seven clear Types: Ending Suffering; Genuine Burden of Care; Pre-Existing Mental Illness; Neglect; Exploitation; Caregiver as Victim of Domestic Violence, Abuse or Coercive Control; and, Caregiver as Perpetrator of Domestic Violence, Abuse, or Coercive Control. Each type was characterised by a distinct motive, context, or course of events leading to the homicide.
Conclusions
This is the first typology of homicides and homicide-suicides perpetrated by caregivers. It challenges claims that these are isolated events and highlights opportunities for prediction and prevention. The Caregiver-Perpetrated Homicide Typology also provides a framework for future research, including an exploration of the social, economic, and political contexts in which these homicides take place, and the development of evidence-based responses across the health, social care, and criminal justice sectors.
“Regeneration-Repair-Strengthening” mechanism in the oxidation film damage region of copper-nickel alloys under magnetic field effects
Authors: Gong Ke , Wang Jiamu , Hu Xiuqi , Yang Mingsi , Wang Yuanming , Mao Feixiong
Published: January 2025

Copper-nickel alloy pipes in marine environments are prone to scouring by solid particles, which disrupt the bilayer oxidation film and induce scratches. These scratched regions are more vulnerable to perforation, potentially leading to premature pipe failure. Thus, rapidly repairing the film and restoring its corrosion resistance is a major challenge. This study simulates the "film damage-regeneration" process of copper-nickel alloys in marine environments, researching the regeneration of the film in scratched regions of a 70/30 Cu-Ni alloy in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, under both non-magnetic and magnetic field conditions. The results demonstrate that the application of a magnetic field accelerates the regeneration of the film and, through synergistic interactions with the scratched microregions, alters the local pH conditions, suppresses the re-deposition of Cu<2/sup>O, and significantly enhances the enrichment of NiO on the surface of the regenerated film. Ultimately, a unique single-layer film structure with enhanced corrosion resistance is formed. Notably, this single-layer film structure represents the first reported observation in copper-nickel alloy studies. This work offers a novel approach for in-situ copper-nickel alloy pipeline's film repair, with significant implications for extending the lifespan of marine engineering infrastructures.
Di-p-coumaroyl spermidine from bee pollen alleviates chronic non- bacterial prostatitis
Authors: Dong Jie , Zhang Jiawen , Qiao Jiangtao , Zhang Yu , Zhu Hequan , Haubruge Eric , Liu Liqiang
Published: January 2025

Bee pollen and its extracts have been used for decades as therapeutic agents or health food supplements to alleviate chronic non-bacterial prostatitis (CNP). However, functional compounds in bee pollen on anti-CNP remain still unclear. In this study, we evaluated the anti-CNP properties of six principal phenolamides in bee pollen. Our results provide compelling evidence that the anti-CNP property of bee pollen may be ascribed to its abundance of phenolamides. Particularly, di-p-Coumaroyl spermidine can alleviate CNP by upregulating autophagy via the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway and regulating gut microbiota, based on the cellular and rat models. Additionally, our finding may provide a novel insight into the gut-prostate axis by regulating di-p-Coumaroyl spermidine. This is the first report that di-p-Coumaroyl spermidine in bee pollen possesses the anti-prostatitis function. This paper will be likely helpful further to develop functional foods, personalized nutraceuticals, and medicine from bee pollen.
Clinical Features, Disease Burden and Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy
Authors: Dumbuya John Sieh , Tian Chuan , Deng Lin , Ahmad Bashir , Chen Xiuling , Lu Jun
Published: January 2025

Background
Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy (ME) significantly impacts patient quality of life (QoL) and imposes burdens on caregivers. This study examined disease burden, financial strain, QoL, disability levels, and caregiver burden among patients with ME to identify critical relationships.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on ME patients and caregivers at Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, utilising validated scales including CHU-9D, PedsQL, PHQ-9, and CBI to evaluate disease burden, QoL, disability, and caregiver burden. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients to assess the relationships between these factors.
Results
A total of 27 patients with ME were identified, with a mean age of 10.14 years, 88.9% of whom were children. The cohort comprised 18 (66.7%) males and 9 (33.3%) females, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) and Leigh syndrome were the most common subtypes. Significant correlations were found between QoL scores and caregiver burden, with CHU-9D showing negative correlations with PHQ-9 and CBI and positive correlations with PedsQL and health utility scores. Additionally, 44.4% of patients reported severe financial burdens, and 57.7% of caregivers experienced moderate to severe levels of burden.
Conclusion
Our findings highlight the complex relationships between financial strain, QoL, and caregiver burden in ME. This underscores the need for comprehensive, patient-centered care and targeted policy interventions to alleviate patient and caregiver burdens. Further research is essential to develop effective support systems and improve overall outcomes.
A Scoping Review of Evidence of Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Low-to-Middle Income Countries
Authors: Tshotetsi Lumbani , Mwakikunga Bonex , Maluleke Kuhlula , Moetlhoa Boitumelo , Hajison Precious , Chimatiro Chancy , Mashamba-Thompson Tivani
Published: January 2025

Non-invasive point-of-care (POC) diagnostics ensure patient comfort and satisfaction as they involve little to no pain during sample collection. However, there is limited evidence regarding their availability in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). Therefore, this scoping review provides current evidence on non-invasive POC diagnostics in LMICs.
The principal investigator co-developed the search strategy with assistance from a subject specialist and an information specialist. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, SCOPUS, EBSCOhost (including Medline and CINAHL), and ProQuest. Two reviewers independently screened abstracts and full-text articles based on the inclusion criteria. The full articles were charted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Data were extracted from the articles that met the inclusion criteria after full-text screening. The extracted data were then analyzed thematically to understand the findings comprehensively.
A total of 1,198 articles were screened for eligibility, with 32 duplicates removed. Abstract screening was conducted for 1,166 articles, of which 73 were deemed eligible for full-article screening. Out of these 73 articles, 38 were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria. Ultimately, 34 articles were included in the final analysis. The level of agreement after full-article screening was 89%, indicating almost perfect agreement. The identified themes were usage, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, challenges, and limitations of non-invasive POC diagnostics, integration with mobile technology and artificial intelligence.
Non-invasive POC diagnostics are useful, accurate, and sensitive in diagnosing diseases, screening, and monitoring conditions while ensuring patient comfort.
Sustainable Shipping: Modeling Economical and GHG Impacts of Decarbonization Policies (Part II)
Authors: Pereda Paula , Lucchesi Andrea , Oliveira Thais Diniz , Wolf Rayan , Marques Crístofer Hood , Assis Luiz Felipe , Caprace Jean-David
Published: January 2025

Maritime transport handles over 80% of global trade by volume and remains the most energyefficient mode for long-distance goods movement. However, the sector contributes approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a share projected to rise to 17% by 2050 if left unregulated. In response, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented initial and short-term measures to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The 2023 IMO Strategy further introduces medium-term measures, including market-based mechanisms (MBMs) such as a GHG levy and fuel intensity regulations. This study evaluates the economic, and environmental impacts of these measures using an integrated computational simulation model combining Ocean Engineering and Economics. Our results indicate that all proposed measures align with IMO’s emission reduction intermediate targets through 2035, reducing absolute emissions by more than 50%. However, economic impacts vary significantly across regions, with North Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and South Asia experiencing the most adverse effects on GDP and trade. Among the measures, the GHG levy has the strongest economic and food price impacts, whereas a revised fuel intensity mechanism imposes lower costs, especially in the short-term. Revenue redistribution mitigates GDP losses but with uneven regional benefits. This study contributes to IMO discussions by providing a comprehensive comparison of policy impacts, leveraging a general equilibrium model (GTAP) to capture indirect effects often overlooked in prior studies. The findings underscore the need for equitable and feasible decarbonization strategies in the maritime sector.
Anais SimpOdonto 2024 - III Simpósio em Odontologia da FOA/UNESP - Edição 2024
Authors: Alves Rezende Maria Cristina Rosifini , Salzedas Leda Maria Pescinini , Guiotti Aimée Maria
Published: January 2025

Caro(a) leitor(a), A Faculdade de Odontologia do Campus de Araçatuba, UNESP realizou nos dias 13 e 14 de dezembro de 20234 o SimpOdonto 2024 -“III Simpósio em Odontologia da FOA/UNESP”, com o tema “Odontologia no Século XXI - Avanços em Materiais Dentários”. Sob coordenação da Professora Associada Maria Cristina Rosifini Alves Rezende e Professoras Assistentes Doutoras Leda Maria Pescinini Salzedas e Aimée Maria Guiotti, o evento, além da apresentação de trabalhos acadêmicos, contou com 3 Minicursos com os temas “Cimento de Ionômero de Vidro - Indicações e aplicações na Odontologia do século XXI”, ministrado pelo Doutorando MSC. Gabriel Pereira Nunes; “Terapias em regeneração óssea aplicadas à biomateriais e superfícies de implantes dentários”, ministrado pela Pós-Doutoranda PhD. Hiskell Francine Fernandes e Oliveira e “Novas alternativas na regeneração pulpar”, ministrado pela Pós-Doutoranda PhD. Priscila Toninatto Alves de Toledo. O SimpOdonto 2024 - “III Simpósio em Odontologia da FOA/UNESP”, ao permitir o intercâmbio e difusão de conquistas e benefícios, resultantes de produção científica e tecnológica no meio acadêmico, potencializando a interlocução, interligando e conectando a Universidade com a sociedade, destaca a relevância social do ensino e da pesquisa em sintonia com as demandas sociais, respeitando o compromisso social da Unesp, ao mesmo tempo em que cria e recria conhecimentos, na medida em que se mostra sensível e capaz de contribuir para a transformação social, ao integrar e articular o espaço universitário com a comunidade. Profª.Associada Maria Cristina Rosifini Alves Rezende; Coordenação SimpOdonto 2024 - III Simpósio em Odontologia da FOA/Unesp
Crop and Weed Management Practices of Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Production Fields in the United States
Authors: Pavlovic Pavle , Colquhoun Jed B. , Korres Nicholas E. , Liu Rui , Lowry Carolyn J. , Peachey Ed , Scott Barbara , Sosnoskie Lynn M. , VanGessel Mark J. , Williams Martin M.
Published: January 2025

Agronomic and weed management practices employed by growers in the production of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) for the processing industry are poorly characterized. To address this knowledge gap, records of agronomic and weed management practices from 358 snap bean fields were obtained from collaborating processors. These fields encompassed three production regions in the United States: the Northwest (NW), Midwest (MW), and Northeast (NE). The obtained records were formatted to be more suitable for presentation or analysis. Forty cultivars were used across all three regions, primarily of green round podded type (∼90% of all fields). However, it was common for only relatively few cultivars to be widespread in each region. Seeding rates were substantially higher (by more than 100,000 plants/ha on average) in the NW region. Crop row widths were also narrower in the NW region compared with other regions. Planting and harvest occurred across a wide range of dates in all three production regions, with the NW having a delay of ∼10 days. The most common crop in rotation with snap bean was usually some type of corn, although the NW region had more variability in crop rotation. Spring tillage and irrigation were commonly used practices across all regions. Weed management was dominated by the use of interrow cultivation and a narrow spectrum of preemergence and postemergence herbicides. However, interrow cultivation was not used as much in the NW compared with the other two regions. Snap bean grown in the NW production region showed a departure in agronomic and weed management practices compared with the MW and NE production regions.
Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii Keiffer) Phenology and Management in Minnesota Community Gardens
Authors: Tong Cindy , Burkness Eric , Dregni Jonathan , Rogers Mary , Ambourn Angie , Osthus Jonathan
Published: January 2025

Swede midge is a major insect pest of brassicas, including broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica), cauliflower (B. oleracea L. var. botrytis), collards (B. oleracea L. var. viridis), and kale (B. oleracea var. sabellica). The insect infests and feeds on the growing tips of plants, resulting in distorted leaves or lack of heading of broccoli and cauliflower. Since 2014, when continuous trapping began in Minnesota, USA, it has primarily been found in community gardens in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Trapping data obtained at Saint Paul community gardens over 3 years indicated that swede midge phenology in any particular garden varied from year to year. Gardeners surveyed in 2023 indicated some knowledge of swede midge, were unsure of how to recognize infestation symptoms, and were interested in collaborating to test management methods. A simple mitigation system using bamboo poles, polypropylene fabric, and weed barrier was tested for its ability to reduce infestations by blocking access to plants by adults and to soil by larvae and prevent emergence by previously pupating generations. It was 50% to 80% effective compared with unprotected controls.
A Green Approach to Landfill Remediation: The Efficacy of Indigenous Zygophyllum coccineum L. and Leptadenia pyrotechnica L. in Phytoremediating a Heavy Oil Flay Ash-contaminated Landfill in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Solaimani Samir G.M. , Alkurashi Abdulrahman , Abohassan Refaat A. , Ibrahim Omer H.M. , Mousa Magdi A.A.
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the impact of the heavy oil fly ash landfill at Rabigh governorate, Saudi Arabia, on the growth and heavy metal accumulation in the indigenous plants Zygophyllum coccineum L. and Leptadenia pyrotechnica L. Samples of these two plant species together with the soil were collected from inside the landfill and at distances of 250, 500, and 1000 m away from the landfill in the north, east, west, and south locations. Data of the fresh and dry weights of the plant samples (aerial parts and roots) were collected and elemental analyses of the plant samples were conducted. The results showed that vegetation within the landfill exhibited the lowest overall fresh and dry biomass values of aerial and root parts. However, growth progressively improved with the increasing distance, with maximum growth reached at 1000 m from the landfill. Metal concentrations were highest in the samples collected from inside the landfill, and they diminished with increasing distance away from it. Plants located in the south exhibited the greatest metal deposition. Roots consistently surpassed aerial parts in terms of metal accumulation, both proximally and distally. Sulfur, aluminum, and iron were the predominant elements accumulated in Z. coccineum and L. pyrotechnica plants across all sites and distances from the landfill. The sequence of heavy metal concentrations from highest to lowest in the roots and shoots was as follows: sulfur > aluminum > iron > zinc > manganese > nickel > chromium > vanadium > copper > cobalt. The plants exhibited elevated chromium levels that surpassed the European Union (2002) requirements; however, they remained below Indian regulations. Zinc concentrations, however, exceeded both the European Union and World Health Organization (WHO)/Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) guidelines. All other heavy metals were within the permissible levels established by the WHO/FAO, European Union, and Indian regulations. The translocation factor for heavy metals from roots to shoots was less than one for all 10 metals, signifying metal build-up in roots relative to the shoots. It could be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the plant growth rate and magnitude of metal accumulation. Plants with the lowest growth rate exhibited the highest heavy metals accumulation, as seen at the southern location, whereas plants with the highest growth rate (those at the northern location) had the least metal accumulation. This phenomenon highlights the potential of these plants for phytoremediation and phytostabilization to extract deleterious heavy metals from contaminated landfill soils.
Prospects for the creation of small-sized high-speed unmanned aerial vehicles based on WIG-craft
Authors: Dreus Andrii , Alekseyenko Sergey , Kulyk Oleksii , Nekrasov Valeriі
Published: January 2025

WIG-craft are high-speed vehicles that use the dynamic principle of support above the ground. Today, the current examples and projects of such vessels concern, mainly, only large-sized or medium-sized manned vehicles, for which it is possible to ensure stable aerodynamic characteristics during flight. At the same time, modern trends in the development of vehicles indicate a growing interest in small unmanned vehicles. Currently, the issue of creating small manned and unmanned WIG-crafts has become relevant. In the presented work, based on the von Karman–Gabrielli methodology, the efficiency of transport WIG-craft among other types of vehicles was evaluated. The possibility of using such small-sized devices as unmanned devices is considered. The productivity of a WIG-craft is depends on its aerodynamic characteristics. Scale factor is very important for WIG-craft, because the aerodynamics is depended on wings size. The design of a small-sized WIG-craft based on the aerodynamic scheme of an airplane is proposed. The aerodynamic characteristics of the proposed device were evaluated using CFD modeling. Outcomes indicates that the aerodynamic properties of a ship are greatly affected by clearance and velocity. Ground effect is allowed to increase the aerodynamic quality up to 1.5 times, provide the transport of payloads at velocities as high as 250 km/h with a take-off weight of 2.7 tons. The analysis of computation results shows that the proposed project of an unmanned WIG-craft is fully operational and promising for solving the problems of high-speed delivery of small payloads. According to the computation results of the aerodynamic characteristics, the specific power of the device was determined, which indicates the high theoretical efficiency of the proposed means.
Soliton wave analysis using FDTD approach applied to Maxwell equations on tin oxide
Authors: Firdaus Rohim Aminullah , Suaebah Evi , Ula Rini Khamimatul , Rahmawati Endah , Khoiro Muhimmatul
Published: January 2025

Soliton waves are self-reinforcing solitary waves that maintain their shape while traveling at a constant velocity, making them particularly useful in numerous optical applications. This research focuses on observing the phenomenon of soliton waves in tin dioxide (SnO2) to model the propagation of electromagnetic waves in both spatial and time domains. The FDTD method is well-suited for this type of study because it allows for the numerical analysis of electromagnetic wave propagation by solving Maxwell's equations over discrete time and space grids. One of the primary challenges in simulating wave propagation in materials like SnO2 is accounting for dispersive effects and nonlinearities. Therefore, this study aims to augment the FDTD approach with Z-transformation techniques, allows for an efficient formulation of dispersive and nonlinear effects, thus enhancing the computational efficiency and accuracy of the simulations.
The simulation results show that soliton waves can form in the optical material of SnO2 when an electric field exceeding 0.8 V/m is applied. The formation of soliton waves in SnO2 is primarily attributed to the nonlinear properties of the material. The simulation demonstrates that SnO2 exhibits significant nonlinear behavior conducive to soliton formation. The dispersive properties of SnO2 also play a crucial role in the formation and stability of soliton waves. Dispersive effects can cause wave packets to spread out, but in the presence of nonlinearity, these effects can be balanced, forming stable solitons. In conclusion, this study provides a foundational understanding of soliton wave formation in SnO2, highlighting its potential for various optical applications
Multi-response optimization of Ni-Co electrodeposition sugarcane harvester blades for enhanced efficiency using Grey-Taguchi method
Authors: Kawsringam Rungroj , Chaijit Seksan
Published: January 2025

The efficiency and durability of sugarcane harvester blades are critical for the productivity and economic viability of sugarcane cultivation. Traditional methods such as hard-facing and thermal treatments have had limited success in simultaneously improving wear resistance and cutting efficiency. To address these challenges, this research investigates the optimization of Nickel-Cobalt (Ni–Co) alloy coatings on sugarcane harvester blades, focusing on enhancing blade hardness and overall performance. The study employs a hybrid Grey-Taguchi method, which synergizes Taguchi’s design of experiments with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) to optimize the electroplating process parameters. Specifically, two key parameters –Current (Amp) and Cobalt Volume (Co-volume) – were systematically varied and analyzed using an L9 orthogonal array. The experimental results reveal that Co-volume significantly influences the hardness of the blades, with higher Co-volume levels leading to superior hardness outcomes. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicates that Co-volume accounts for 73.53 % of the total variation in hardness, making it the most critical factor in the electroplating process. The study’s findings contribute to the field of industrial engineering by providing a novel approach to the multi-response optimization of Ni-Co coatings, offering a pathway to more efficient and durable sugarcane harvester blades. The implications of this research extend beyond academic contributions, providing practical solutions for enhancing the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of agricultural machinery. Future research could expand this optimization framework to other agricultural components and integrate advanced computational techniques for further refinement.