bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Kemampuan Resapan Air pada Perubahan Tata Guna Lahan di DAS Melawi Kabupaten Melawi
Authors: Kelana Yuni Arinata Putri , Pramulya Muhammad , Saziati Ochih , Jumiati Jumiati
Published: November 2024

Sub DAS Melawi mengalami peningkatan banjir setiap tahun akibat penurunan daerah resapan air yang disebabkan oleh perubahan tata guna lahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perubahan tata guna lahan dan kemampuan resapan air di sub DAS Melawi menggunakan parameter penggunaan lahan, curah hujan, kemiringan lereng, tekstur tanah, geohidrologi, dan gambut. Analisa data dilakukan untuk menghasilkan peta kondisi resapan air. Tata guna lahan sub DAS Melawi menggunakan periode tahun 1990 dan tahun 2020 untuk dibandingkan sehingga terlihat perubahan tata guna lahannya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan lahan tidak terlalu banyak mengalami perubahan. Penggunaan lahan terbesar yaitu pertanian lahan kering campur dan kawasan hutan. Perubahan kondisi daerah resapan air tidak terlalu terlihat namun cukup mengalami peningkatan dan penurunan luasan, yang didominasi oleh kondisi cukup kritis dengan peningkatan dari 50% menjadi 62% di tahun 2020. Sementara itu penurunan signifikan terjadi pada kondisi kritis yang mengalami penurunan sebesar 12% dengan luas mencapai 15% menjadi 3%. Kondisi daerah resapan air cukup kritis dengan persentase mencapai 62% melebihi dari setengah luas sub DAS menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan resapan air buruk.
Analisa Kesesuaian Bintan Mangrove sebagai Obyek Wisata dan Model Tata Kelola Ekowisata Mangrove Berkelanjutan
Authors: Jocom Hary , Gultom Minarni Anita
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur kesesuaian sumber daya yang ada di Bintan Mangrove yang dikelola oleh perusahaan swasta, untuk tujuan ekowisata mangrove, dan identifikasi model pengelolaan hutan mangrove berkelanjutan dengan mendasarkan pada kelestarian lingkungan hidup. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengukuran indeks kesesuaian wisata dengan lima parameter yaitu ketebalan mangrove, kerapatan mangrove, jenis mangrove, pasang surut dan biota. Tahap selanjutnya melakukan wawancara mendalam terhadap narasumber kunci dari stakeholders. Hasil pengukuran IKW menunjukkan angka 2,88 dari total skor 3,0 yang berarti Bintan Mangrove sangat sesuai dimanfaatkan sebagai obyek ekowisata. Dari lima parameter tersebut, pasang surut air laut memiliki skor terendah yaitu 2 dengan rata-rata 1,5 meter. Capaian ini tidak terlepas dari tata kelola dan kebijakan dari perusahaan yang menaruh salah satu prioritas pada isu lingkungan hidup, tidak sekedar berorientasi pada keuntungan semata. Pengelola kawasan Bintan Mangrove secara sistematis dan terencana menetapkan kebijakan operasional ekowisata mangrove secara detail, dengan memperhatikan seluruh aspek bagi keberlangsungan masa mendatang. Inilah bentuk komitmen, tanggungjawab serta kontribusi perusahaan swasta bagi pelestarian lingkungan hidup yang terinternalisasi dalam prioritas dan program kerja. Praktek ini dapat menjadi model bagaimana peran sektor bisnis mampu menjadi bagian dalam pariwisata berkelanjutan.
NH4 Modelling with ARIMA and LSTM
Authors: Parhusip Hanna Arini , Trihandaru Suryasatriya , Kurniawan Johanes Dian
Published: November 2024

AI-Mining is a prototype designed to detect various environmental gases, including CO2, NH3, NH4, and hydrogen, alongside temperature, pressure, and humidity. This study emphasizes the importance of modeling NH4 time series data due to its critical role in environmental and health monitoring. Accurate NH4 predictions facilitate early pollution detection and timely greenhouse gas control interventions. The study investigates the effectiveness of AI-Mining in detecting and predicting gas levels, focusing on data collection and analysis. Initial data analysis employed the Autoregressive Moving Average (ARIMA) model, specifically ARIMA (1,1,1), described by the equation yt = 0.0311 - 0.0750yt-1 + 0.3842εt-1. Despite its use, ARIMA's Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) performance was found lacking compared to more advanced methods. Given the classification of the obtained data as big data and time series, the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) method was also applied. The LSTM model initially used two layers with tanh and relu activation functions, and its performance was further explored by adding a third layer and varying the number of neurons (64, 128, and 256). The Adam optimizer was consistently used across all LSTM variations. Results indicated that increasing layers and neurons did not significantly impact LSTM's performance, with RMSE values around 0.023. However, LSTM consistently outperformed ARIMA in prediction accuracy, highlighting its robustness and reliability. Consequently, the study recommends using LSTM for predicting other recorded data in AI-Mining, underscoring its superiority in handling complex environmental datasets.
Ask Me
Authors: Britton Boyd , Vallis Carmen
Published: November 2024

In this poster, we share ongoing research into the use of realistic AI-generated avatars for education in a large Australian business school. These highly realistic avatars have been used as educational presenters to provoke critical discussions on ethical AI by immersing students in text-to-video technology (Vallis et al., 2024). From this initial study, an emergent typology for avatars in educational media has been developed, to help educators design for teaching and learning based on learning purposes and modes of delivery Britton & Vallis, 2023; Vallis & Britton, 2024). Such practical, theoretical guidance in designing, developing, and deploying AI in education is much needed (Dawson et al., 2023). Drawing upon learnings to date, we further explore synthetic media designs for effective and ethical use in education. The poster presents three use cases of synthetic media with QR codes to demonstrate their application and to facilitate discussion at the conference. An additional fourth QR code will be added to gather participant feedback on which use case they found most compelling and educational, as well as their reasons for their preferences.
The first use case explores short video presentations, where synthetic media offers students a choice of accents, voices, and faces to present educational content (Dao et al., 2021). This approach aims to free teacher time for more learner guidance and communication, potentially enhancing learning outcomes. Video-based learning can enhance student engagement and understanding by providing flexible, interactive, and visually stimulating experiences (Sabli? et al., 2021).
The second use case is ‘Ask me’, a trial of a realistic avatar that answers frequently asked questions. Multimodal AI, like GPT-4o, with integrated voice, video, and audio capabilities, can simulate real-world scenarios for educational scenarios with engaging and realistic experiences (Mollick & Mollick, 2023). Future use cases may include specific learning activities such as role-play and rehearsal.
Multimodal feedback on student progress is presented in the third use case. A lifelike digital representation of a teacher has been designed to closely mimic a real human teacher’s appearance and expressions. Simple video feedback, generated based on student interactions with university systems and combined with a teacher’s text, is sent via email to enhance engagement. This trial is designed to augment feedback, rather than replace interaction between students and teachers (Bozkurt & Sharma, 2023).
By presenting these use cases, we aim to provide practical insights and stimulate discussions on the ethical and effective use of synthetic media in education. Our preliminary findings indicate benefits to using AI-generated avatars, if the ethical implications and the quality of human-AI interactions are carefully considered in the learning design (Vallis et al., 2024).
Utilizing Virtual Reality Tours in Language Learning
Authors: Figueroa Roberto Jr , Jung Insung , Palma Gil Florinda , Taniguchi Hiroshi , Perez Jessa
Published: November 2024

Virtual reality (VR) has been recognized as a revolutionary technology in education, providing a multitude of benefits that enhance learning experiences and outcomes. By immersing students in interactive and engaging environments, VR can make abstract concepts tangible, foster deeper understanding, and accommodate diverse learning styles.  With VR, students can be fully engaged in dynamic and stimulating environments, which can transform abstract concepts into concrete experiences. This immersive approach can promote a deeper grasp of the subject matter. An example demonstrated how VR may engage students and foster interactive learning by enabling them to investigate intricate systems and surroundings that would be unfeasible or inconvenient (Freina & Ott, 2015).  In addition, VR was shown to provide affordances that are believed to enhance learning, such as the first-person experience and the sense of being present in a particular location, also known as presence or spatial presence (Mikropoulos & Natsis, 2011). Although these advantages have been documented, the implementation of this technology has proven challenging or unfeasible for many teachers and learners due to financial constraints.
 
VR photos and videos, which are commonly referred to as 360-degree media, have become readily available resources that can be utilized to create low-cost immersive experiences for people who are learning. Researchers have claimed that previous research has demonstrated the usefulness of these tools in boosting spatial presence and interest among participants in virtual reality tours that were conducted as part of one-off investigations (Petousi et al., 2023).  However, these findings need to be supported by research over extended periods of time in a variety of educational settings to gain an understanding of the intricacies and limitations of this technology-based instructional approach.
 
This poster describes two initiatives in which VR tours have been integrated into language learning settings.  The first initiative employed a design-based research methodology to assess the efficacy of VR tours among online learners in France and Japan while the second initiative is an ongoing project that focuses on teaching the Filipino Language in a Japanese classroom using blended learning.
 
This poster showcases the results of research conducted as part of the initiatives. The findings demonstrate the positive impact of virtual reality tours on student motivation and highlights the role of various factors, including instructional material, learners' personal traits, and the physical environment in which they engage in online learning, in addition to spatial presence and technological novelty. Moreover, this poster presents information regarding the process of improving the tours and lessons, as well as the platforms and technologies that were utilized to address concerns regarding usability and sustainability.
Enriching Educational Landscapes
Authors: Donald Trish
Published: November 2024

As an arts educator, I spent a month in Bhutan engaging Bachelor of Education students in project-based learning activities aimed at enhancing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These activities served as a dynamic capstone to their theoretical literacy unit. I documented students' collaborative efforts and creativity through photos and videos, which have been transformed into eBooks. These resources are now integrated into courses at my Australian university, enriching learning experiences for our culturally diverse student body with authentic examples of cross-cultural project-based learning. The eBooks showcase student outcomes and offer reflective analyses to inform future teaching practices, inspiring innovative and collaborative learning strategies globally.
Moreover, these resources contribute to the university's commitment to global education and cultural diversity, demonstrating how experiential learning can transcend geographical boundaries and enrich the educational journey of students promoting global citizenship.
To address a broader audience within Bhutan, and globally, the lesson plans and resources I developed to deliver the project-based learning activities, are now available on the Artist in Residence Education Program website. This provides an opportunity for any educator to access and adapt these materials to their own contexts.
Teaching in Bhutan highlighted how factors like collectivist culture, religious beliefs, and the Gross National Happiness Index support traditional teaching practices and how complex it is to break down traditional teaching practises and encourage valid creative ways learning.
The students greatly enjoyed the new activities and even requested additional lessons. It was rewarding to see them realise their potential for creativity and innovation in teaching, enhancing their approach to learning and self-perception as future educators.
In conclusion, understanding sociocultural norms in Bhutan offers a wealth of insights that can inspire and inform academic approaches to teaching in countries with traditional forms of education and limited access to resources.
Navigating university-OPMs
Authors: Nguyen Ba Chinh , Gilmore Dawn
Published: November 2024

This panel focuses on the second theme of the conference, that is TEL Pedagogies: What can we learn from examples of success and failure in designing with and implementing old and new pedagogies enabled by technology? It explores Online Program Management companies' (OPMs) role in higher education partnerships to design and deliver spaces for online learning. Utilizing key theoretical frameworks such as Resource-Based View (Barney,1991; Kero & Bogale, 2023; Prahalad & Hamel, 1990; Wernerfelt, 1984) and Holon IQ’s Higher Education Digital Capability Framework (2020), the panel empowers universities to identify strengths, gaps, and strategic opportunities for collaboration. Barney (1991) suggests that by posing inquiries related to value, rarity, imitability, and organisation (VRIO), insights regarding competitive advantages, sustainability, and capability gaps can emerge, facilitating strategic decision?making. In the context of OPMs and university clients, VRIO offers a framework to comprehend the competitive advantage and sustainability of educational partnerships. Through discussion and debate the panel aims to challenge sociocultural norms, address challenges in transitioning to online formats, and propose effective partnership strategies.
Navigating AI and inequality in HE learning spaces
Authors: MacCallum Kathryn , Brown Cheryl , Carvalho Lucila , Czerniewicz Laura , Narayan Vickel
Published: November 2024

This panel will explore different dimensions of AI and inequality as it pertains to teaching and learning in higher education. It will ask what injustices AI will bring to HE, and how these can be addressed. It will also consider how AI itself can be used to help resolve existing inequalities in HE.
Go Your Own Way
Authors: Alderton Zoe , Moon Darren , Gilliver Craig , Terry Jillian , Galliano Corinna , Bryant Peter
Published: November 2024

In this panel, we share insights from LSE100 (London School of Economics) and Leading in a Post-Crisis World (University of Sydney Business School). These multidisciplinary programs engage students in collaborative problem-solving across diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Our challenge lies in integrating these varied perspectives into a cohesive classroom experience. To address this, we employ digitally enhanced practices, including media-rich course materials and a flipped lecture structure. These approaches connect students across disciplines, allowing them to select content relevant to their learning goals. Additionally, we explore video and digital storytelling as assessment tools, fostering student confidence in emerging technologies. Attendees will witness embedded video technology examples and receive basic training for digital storytelling using accessible tools like smartphones. We argue that these tools can be used by a variety of educators and will demonstrate easy ways to bring them into a program of study.
Comparative analysis of chloroplast genome of Lonicera japonica cv. Damaohua
Authors: Zhang Jiaqiang , Liu Huichun , Xu Wenting , Wan Xiao , Zhu Kaiyuan
Published: November 2024

Lonicera japonica is a well-known medicinal plant, and the Damaohua cultivar is one of the oldest known honeysuckle cultivars in China. The 155,151 bp chloroplast genome of this cultivar was obtained through Illumina sequencing. The genome includes a pair of inverted repeats (IRa and IRb; 23,789 bp each), a large single-copy region (88,924 bp), and a small single-copy (SSC) region (18,649 bp). In total, 127 unique genes were identified: 80 protein-coding, 39 tRNA, and 8 rRNA genes. Only ycf3 contained two introns. Eighty-nine large repetitive sequences and 54 simple sequence repeats were detected. Fifty potential RNA editing sites were predicted. Adaptive evolution analysis revealed that infA, matK, petB, petD, rbcL, rpl16, rpl2, rps3, ycf1, and ycf2 were positively selected, possibly reflecting the specific environmental adaptations of this cultivar. Sequence alignment and analysis revealed several candidate fragments for Lonicera species identification, such as the intergenic regions rpoB-petN, rbcL-accD, and psaA-ycf3. The IR region boundary and phylogenetic analysis revealed that the L. japonica cv. Damaohua chloroplast genome was most closely related to the L. japonica genome, but there were five distinct differences between the two. There are four sites with high variability between L. japonica and L. japonica cv. Damaohua with nucleotide variability (Pi) greater than 0.002, including rps2-rpoC2, atpB-rbcL, ycf1, and ycf1-trnN GUU. The differences between L. japonica and L. japonica cv. Damaohua were further confirmed by the single nucleotide polymorphism sites between these two species. Therefore, this study revealed that the chloroplast genome can serve as a universal super barcode for plant identification, which can identify differences and help distinguish Lonicera japonica from related species. An understanding of Lonicera japonica cv. Damaohua chloroplast genomics and a comparative analysis of Lonicera species will provide a scientific basis for breeding, species identification, systematic evolution analysis, and chloroplast genetic engineering research on medicinal honeysuckle plants.
Evaluation of surface properties of modified Ti6Al4V alloy with copper nanoparticles organic nanostructure for biomedical applications: dependency on anticorrosive, antibacterial, and biocompatibility
Authors: Altınsoy Şakir , Erkan Selen , Üllen Nuray Beköz , Ateş Sezen Canım , Evcil Neşe
Published: November 2024

In this study, a novel multifunctional copper nanoparticle CuNPs in the organic biomatrix was coated to the surface of Ti6Al4V to create multifunctional features. The synthesis of CuNPs was carried out by plant-mediated green synthesis method obtained from Moringa leaf extract, and the prepared CuNPs were coated on the substrate surfaces as single and double layers with drop casting methods. Characterizations of the synthesized CuNPs were performed by UV–Vis, FTIR, XRD, and SEM methods. Characterization of the modified Ti6Al4V alloy surfaces was performed using SEM-EDS and surface roughness analysis. The electrochemical corrosion, antibacterial behavior, and cytotoxic effects of coated and noncoated Ti6Al4V as a function of biocompatibility properties were also tested. The synthesized CuNPs have a homogeneously dispersed spherical shape. Biocorrosion tests have clearly demonstrated that the coating forms a protective film on the substrate surface, and the resistance increased by 49 %. Antibacterial results show that the single and double-coated Ti6Al4V alloy samples with CuNPs organic nanostructure had improved biocompatibility. However, it was determined that the cytotoxic effect increases proportionally with the coating. The obtained results show the importance of surface modification in the appropriate nanostructure to obtain multifunctional nanoplatforms that show promise in biomedical applications.
Evaluation of HOOK SWD attract-and-kill on captures, emergence, and survival of Drosophila suzukii in Florida
Authors: LaTora Angela G. , Rhodes Elena M. , Spies Janine M. , Liburd Oscar E.
Published: November 2024

Attract-and-kill can be a useful tactic in managing insect pests as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program. An attractant, usually a pheromone or food-based volatile blend, is mixed with a killing agent, usually an insecticide, in some form of applicator or dispenser. HOOK® products utilize a SPLAT® gel matrix (ISCA, Riverside, California). HOOK® SWD has been developed for the management of Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a major pest of thin-skinned fruit and berry crops. The attractant is a blend of food-based volatiles, and the killing agent is spinosad. This study looked at the use of HOOK® SWD in combination with insecticide applications to manage D. suzukii in conventional and organic blackberries and blueberries. The experiment was conducted on four farms: a conventional commercial blueberry farm, a commercial organic blueberry farm, a conventional u-pick blackberry farm, and a conventional organic blackberry farm all in north-central Florida. HOOK® SWD applied at 7- and 14-day intervals demonstrated efficacy in reducing D. suzukii trap catch and emergence at the organic blackberry and conventional blueberry farms. Drosophila suzukii trap catch and emergence counts at the conventional u-pick blackberry and the organic blueberry farms were not significantly different among treatments. Several factors may have contributed to this lack of efficacy including understory weeds, proximity of unmanaged areas, etc. Therefore, HOOK® SWD shows promise as a D. suzukii management tactic, but further research is needed to optimize its efficacy.
One-pot green synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico study of pyrazole derivatives obtained from chalcones
Authors: Ghazaryan Emma , Karapetyan Armen , Gharibyan Yana , Gharibyan Tigran , Vorskanyan Asya , Harutyunyan Siranush , Dovlatyan Margarita , Yengoyan Aleksandr , Gomktsyan Tiruhi
Published: November 2024

Several chalcones and their pyrazole derivatives have been synthesized using traditional methods under microwave (MW) and ultrasonic (US) irradiation. The latter were synthesized using US-assisted and MW-assisted one-pot techniques. The use of this technology led to a reduction in reaction time and energy consumption, as well as an increase in the yield of the final products, which means more efficient synthesis. An in silico study was conducted and the plant growth-stimulating effects of the synthesized compounds were revealed. To study the growth-regulating activity of the synthesized compounds, a study of aqueous suspensions at a concentration of 50 and 25 mg·L−1 was carried out on the viability, germination, and growth of seeds.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): diagnosis using biochemical parameters and anthropometric measurements during the first trimester in the Indian population
Authors: Jagriti  , Prabhat  , Jain Anju , Saxena Pikee , Ashok Kumar Ahirwar
Published: November 2024

Objectives

The objective of the study was to use anthropometric measurements (age, BMI, and subcutaneous fat) in conjunction with biochemical parameters (sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), fasting glucose, serum insulin, and total cholesterol) to predict the probability of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the first trimester.

Methods

The study enrolled 48 pregnant women with GDM and 64 high-risk pregnant women without GDM. During the first-trimester examination, maternal blood samples were collected to measure SHBG, fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, and total cholesterol levels. Regression model analysis was used to examine the variables that showed statistically significant differences between the groups and were independent predictors of GDM. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to determine the risk of developing GDM based on cut-off values.

Results

The levels of SHBG, HOMA-IR, serum insulin, fasting glucose, and total cholesterol were identified as significant independent markers for predicting GDM. Meanwhile, age, body mass index, and subcutaneous fat values were found to be non-independent predictors of GDM. The areas under the ROC curve were calculated to determine the predictive accuracy of total cholesterol, HOMA-IR, SHBG, and subcutaneous fat for developing into GDM, and were 0.869, 0.977, 0.868, and 0.822 respectively. The sensitivities for a false positive rate of 5 % for predicting GDM were 68.7 , 91.67, 91.7, and 97.9 % for total cholesterol, HOMA-IR, SHBG, and subcutaneous fat, respectively.

Conclusions

The independent predictors for the subsequent development of GDM in high-risk pregnancies are HOMA-IR, SHBG, Total cholesterol, and subcutaneous fat (SC) levels. These parameters can be used to create a regression model to predict the occurrence of GDM.
Knowledge about consumption of milk: Study involving consumers from two European Countries – France and Portugal
Authors: Bréjon Marius , Tavares Francisca , Florença Sofia G. , Gonçalves João Carlos , Barroca Maria João , Guiné Raquel P. F.
Published: November 2024

Milk assumes a pivotal role in human nutrition from early stages of life, although when going into adulthood the consumption habits can vary according to different perceptions from the consumer or even due to the presence of some intolerances. In this context, this research focuses on the consumption knowledge about the composition and nutritional value of milk and its effect on human health. The objective was to investigate how informed are the French and Portuguese participants and detect similarities or differences according to the country. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey was set up to recruit participants from two countries: France and Portugal. The total number of participants was 543, of which 333 were French and 210 were Portuguese. For treatment of data basic statistics and tests were used to compare the results between the two countries, using the software SPSS. The results showed significant differences between the two countries in what concerns the participant’s knowledge about milk composition and nutritive value and also the effects of milk on human health. From the 13 items used to assess knowledge about composition and nutritive value of milk, significant differences were found between countries for six of them. Regarding the ten items used to evaluate the effects of milk on human health, significant differences were found for seven of them. As so, the knowledge about the effects on human health are more differentiated between the participants from France and Portugal, than the knowledge about the milk composition. Factor analysis showed six groups of questions, with good internal reliability (values of alpha varying from 0.707 to 0.825). It is concluded that participants from different countries, exposed to different environments (societal, political, or educational) can have different perceptions about milk and its effects on health.
Evaluation of coffee pulp as a feed ingredient for ruminants: A meta-analysis
Authors: Fhonna Fenda Alvionita , Jayanegara Anuraga , Sulaiman Ismail , Rahmadani Mardiah , Samadi Samadi
Published: November 2024

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the potential of coffee pulp as ruminant feed. The database was developed from 22 related articles containing 94 studies, collected from Scopus and Google Scholar. The parameters integrated were ruminant intake, digestibility, ruminant performance, milk production, milk composition, carcass production, and rumen fermentation. The data were analyzed using a mixed model methodology. The level of coffee pulp was considered as a fixed factor and the different studies as random effects. The results revealed that coffee pulp addition had a significant quadratic effect on reducing the intake of dry matter, crude protein, and total digestible nutrients (P < 0.01), and had a linear response to enhance neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber intake (P < 0.05). However, it should be noted that there were no significant differences in performance, nutrient digestibility, milk production and composition, carcass production, and rumen fermentation. by using coffee pulp as ruminant feed. In conclusion, coffee pulp can be used as an alternative feed ingredient for ruminants. However, it should be applied at the right amount to avoid negative effects on animal performance.
Land use management solutions in response to climate change: Case study in the central coastal areas of Vietnam
Authors: Phuong Tran Trong , Vien Tran Duc
Published: November 2024

Vietnam is highly susceptible to climate change, which has significantly affected its agricultural production. Therefore, sustainable land use that adapts to climate change is a crucial research topic. This study was conducted in Loc Ha district, Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam, an area particularly vulnerable to climate change. The results indicate an increasing trend in temperature and rainfall, with flooding being the primary impact of climate change on agriculture, while drought has a moderate impact. This study assessed the suitability of land in the Loc Ha district to facilitate land use planning in line with climate change conditions until 2035. The land suitability analysis in Loc Ha district reveals that the district has 12 soil types across 8 soil groups, divided into 55 land units with varying characteristics. Adapting land use management to the climate change situation is an effective solution for agricultural development in the research area and across Vietnam in the future.
Military and Ethnic Identity Through Pottery: A Study of Batavian Units in Dacia and Pannonia
Authors: Varga Rada , Crizbășan Cristina
Published: November 2024

Natives of the Low Rhine region, the Batavi were a community of ethnic soldiers engaged in a treaty with Rome, overseeing a heavy supply of men to the Roman auxiliary units. The present article examines the pottery discovered at and retrieved from three sites associated with Batavian auxilia: Războieni, Adony, and Romita. Their status as military sites shaped around the consumption habits of Batavian auxiliary troops makes them comparable. The comprehensive examination of pottery consumption patterns provides valuable insights into the dynamics of material culture in Dacia and Pannonia, facilitating our understanding of supply networks, consumption preferences, and cultural interactions within these frontier regions. The quantitative analyses of fabric and form distributions reveal distinctive trends at each site, reflecting variations in local production, regional trade networks, and social practices. The qualitative interpretations highlight the significance of certain vessel types and their cultural associations. While in the overall perspective, they emphasise the similarity between pottery consumption at the three forts shaped by military presence and regional trade networks, they also highlight potential markers of Batavian identity within the auxiliary units stationed there. By contextualising pottery within broader historical and archaeological frameworks, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the cultural aspects of auxilia.
Propagation of traveling wave solution of the strain wave equation in microcrystalline materials
Authors: Gu Musong , Li Jiale , Liu Fanming , Li Zhao , Peng Chen
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on the propagation behavior of traveling wave solution in microcrystalline materials using the polynomial complete discriminant system method. By establishing a complete discriminant system, we systematically analyze the formation and evolution process of traveling wave solution in microcrystalline materials. Specifically, we apply the cubic polynomial extension to the strain wave equation to obtain more accurate analytical solutions. Additionally, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and contour plots are generated to visually illustrate the characteristics of the obtained solutions, facilitating a more intuitive understanding of their physical significance. These findings not only help reveal the propagation mechanism of traveling wave solution but also provide a theoretical foundation for the application of microcrystalline materials.
Directive Speech Acts and Its Response on Japanese Anime “Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken”
Authors: Intan Elisa Putri Milenia  , Firmansyah Dian Bayu
Published: November 2024

This study aims to classify the directive speech acts used by the character Rimuru Tempest in the anime Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken and analyze the responses of interlocutors to these directive speech acts. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected from character dialogues across episodes 1 to 15 of the anime. The data were analyzed and categorized based on Namatame's (1996) directive speech act theory. The findings indicate 24 instances of directive speech acts, categorized into five types: commands (meirei), with 11 occurrences; requests (irai), with 5; prohibitions (kinshi), with 3; permissions (kyoka), with 3; and suggestions (teian), with 2. Additionally, 18 responses to these directives were positive, while 6 were negative. Analysis suggests that the relationship between the speaker and the interlocutor influenced response types. Results also show that the character Rimuru Tempest predominantly used requests (irai) in their directives.
A normative argument towards the independence of public debt management
Authors: Tsintzos Panagiotis , Efthimiadis Tilemahos , Papadamou Stephanos , Spyromitros Eleftherios
Published: November 2024

We explore the links between credit expansion, inflation, and inflation expectations, and show that active public debt management can trigger a non-interest rate channel of credit expansion. This creates incentives for the government to use debt management for promoting non-debt management goals, thus, choosing debt maturity structure that differs from its optimal. Through a theoretical monetary policy game, we show that it is welfare improving to delegate public debt management to an independent office separate from the fiscal authority.
Procesamiento de imágenes ASTER para identificar alteraciones hidrotermales en el sector norte de la cuenca Casma, subcuenca Huarmey, Perú
Authors: Cornejo Injante Piero , Lugo Mallqui Astrid Zayetsy , Rojas Laura Fiorela Noemi , Cespedes Navarro Carlos Daniel , Rayme Caballero Luis Alexis
Published: November 2024

Hydrothermal alterations can be identified at surface by Advanced Spaceborn Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) imaging. The northern zone of the Casma Basin exhibits changes in ground coloration due to the presence of Gossans and phyllic, propylitic and argillic alterations, which are indicators of near ore deposits. Using ASTER images, alterations can be recognized by RGB Band Combination, Band Ratio Combination, Band Ratio and Principal Component Analysis. The result of these processes is the delimitation of seven areas of interest that show a higher density of different types of alteration in the same zone.
Perfil proteico de la saliva total de pacientes edéntulos parcial y total
Authors: Juárez Rolando Pablo , Serrano Claudia Patricia , Gómez Gabriela Noemí
Published: November 2024

Objective. Aim of this study was to characterize the protein profile of whole saliva in partial and complete edentulous and determine the changes in salivary protein expression of adults with varying degrees of tooth loss. Methods. In this observational study, unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 80 adults (age 18-73 years), 20 dentulous and 60 edentulous. Partial and complete edentulous patients (EP) were divided into three groups with different number of teeth lost. Concentration and electrophoretic profile (cellulose acetate membrane and polyacrylamide gels) of the salivary proteins were compared between the groups. Results. Total protein and albumin concentration was highest in the group of dentulous patients (DP) and significantly different in PE groups (p<0.0001). A significant difference (p<0.011) was observed in the gamma globulin fraction between PD versus PE and in the electrophoretic profile of salivary proteins between the different groups. A high number of 66 kDa bands was founded in all groups (p=0.049). Conclusions. The concentration and electrophoretic profile of the salivary proteins of DP and EP were different.
Influencia de los determinantes sociales en la salud oral en poblaciones indígenas de las Américas. Revisión de literatura
Authors: Isidro-Olán Laura Beatriz , Estrella-Castillo Damaris Francis , Vega-Lizama Elma María , Rueda-Ventura Marco Antonio , Rubio-Zapata Héctor Armando
Published: November 2024

Indigenous populations frequently have their oral and general health affected due to cultural conditions, social marginalization, and geographic separation from urbanized areas. The degree of health achieved by a population is the result of multiple environmental, social, behavioral, genetic and health service determinants. The determinants depend, in turn, on economic and social policies and, above all, on the organized social response to health and disease phenomena. Health determinants such as: educational level, economic income, accessibility to health services, have a negative or positive influence on population health status. Likewise, characteristics such as the distribution of health professionals in the territory, cultural conditions such as linguistic, cultural and worldview barriers of indigenous peoples, hinder the health care received by this population group considered as vulnerable. It is concluded that the influence of health determinants on oral health in indigenous populations should be considered for inclusion in the design of preventive dental models, according to their reality. Cultural differences in terms of language and communication, values, beliefs, ways of life, organization of time, as well as considerations of the social determinants of health and health behaviors, contribute significantly to oral health conditions and to the design of primary health care models or preventive models for vulnerable population groups, thus contributing to the inclusion and promotion of health.
Fibrina rica en plaquetas como parte de la regeneración tisular en procedimientos quirúrgicos odontológicos
Authors: Lopez Dayanet , Rockenbach Binz Ordoñez Maria Cristina , García Ana Karina
Published: November 2024

Uno de los mejores biomateriales usados en odontología es la fibrina rica en plaquetas (PRF), es un concentrado plaquetario de segunda generación que se obtiene a partir de la centrifugación de sangre autóloga y no necesita aditivos. El presente documento busca determinar la eficacia del uso del PRF como parte de la regeneración de tejidos en procedimientos quirúrgicos odontológicos, tomando como base la literatura publicada en PubMed, Elsevier y Semantic Scholar entre 2018 y 2023, la búsqueda de artículos científicos fue ejecutada empleando las palabras clave platalet rich fibrin, regeneration, dentistry, blood buffy coat. La evidencia científica muestra que el PRF puede ser usado en su forma de membrana, gel, tapón, solo o combinado con otro biomaterial para conseguir propiedades biológicas exclusivas que promueven la regeneración y cicatrización mientras reduce los efectos adversos de los procedimientos quirúrgicos. Un ensayo clínico refirió la curación de alvéolos post exodoncia atraumática, y comprobó que la cicatrización con PRF muestra un índice de curación más alto en comparación con el grupo control. El sustento biológico de su eficacia radica en su capacidad para proliferar células que promueven la angiogénesis, osteogénesis y diferenciación celular, es decir, el reparo de tejidos lesionados. Todo esto nos permite llegar a la conclusión de que el PRF representa una alternativa viable y eficaz en procesos de regeneración de tejidos en procedimientos quirúrgicos odontológicos.
El fortalecimiento de la participación activa de la comunidad en las investigaciones para la prevención y control de enfermedades orales
Authors: Chávez-Rimache Lesly
Published: November 2024

El involucramiento de los miembros de la comunidad (a través de los trabajadores comunitarios de la salud) en el desarrollo de las investigaciones en salud se ha realizado para comprender mejor el contexto de la comunidad. Su participación permite la incorporación de las enseñanzas socioculturales de la comunidad en el desarrollo de las investigaciones e implementación de las intervenciones.
Eficacia de un programa de salud bucal para cuidadores de personas con discapacidad
Authors: Adum-Lípari Mirella Narcisa , Molina-Moya Nancy Adelita
Published: November 2024

Objective: Determine the level of knowledge of caregivers of people with disabilities about oral health before and after applying a program of educational workshops on the subject. Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study of direct intervention, longitudinal, with control before and after, with non-probabilistic sampling. An educational oral health program for caregivers of people with disabilities was developed, applied, and evaluated through a survey before and after its implementation, in 111 caregivers, as well as the evaluation of the Oral Hygiene Index of their relatives with disabilities, in the period from October to December 2020. Results: Before the intervention, 9.9% of people with disabilities attended the dentist every six months, which increased to 76.5%. Before the program, 102 people only used toothbrushes and toothpaste for oral cleaning, after 109 continued using the same products, however, the use of dental floss increased by 7 people. The Oral Hygiene Index remained regular, although it decreased from 2.30 to 1.68. Conclusion: The application of the oral health program had a favorable impact on caregivers, improving the knowledge regarding oral hygiene of their relatives with disabilities, improving the Oral Hygiene Index.
Calidad de vida y factores condicionantes en personas con Labio Fisurado y Paladar Hendido No Sindrómico (LPHNs): experiencias de familiares, pacientes, y personal de salud
Authors: Jaramillo-Rojas Ana María , García-Quiñones Mariel , Montoya-Robayo Yina Brisell , Alzate-Urrea Santiago , Agudelo-Suárez Andrés A.
Published: November 2024

Objective: Understand the perceptions and experiences about quality of life (QOL) and their conditionants in people with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP), from the experience of people living with this condition, and from their families and health personnel. Methods: A qualitative study with phenomenological perspective was conducted. Six individuals and relatives (partner, siblings, parents) were interviewed. This information was complemented by an interview with an orthodontist who works with people with NSCLP and a Focus Group with the participation of health personnel working in a Specialized Foundation focused on these individuals. Qualitative content analysis and phenomenological reduction strategies were carried out to address the main themes extracted from the discourses of the participating population. Ethical and institutional approval was obtained. Results: Four main categories of the experience of people with NSCLP were found that involve the different perspectives of the study participants: 1) concept of QOL and its conditioning factors, 2) life experience with the condition of NSCLP; 3) experience during comprehensive treatment for NSCLP condition; and 4) general expectations. All these categories reflect the life history, the individual and social elements, and the difficulties inherent to their condition. Conclusions: there are individual, social, and contextual factors that affect the QOL of people living with NSCLP. This situation implies an intersectoral and multidisciplinary approach that allows the generation of health policies and treatment strategies according to the individual and collective people’s needs.
Expansión Rápida del Maxilar: Revisión actualizada de las técnicas disponibles
Authors: Soto Felipe , Morales Valentina , Rodriguez Victoria , Llano Ninoska
Published: November 2024

The transverse deficiency of the maxilla is a dentomaxillary anomaly capable of producing functional problems in occlusion, respiration and esthetics. Its traditional clinical presentation is dental crowding, which obstructs the correct eruption of the teeth. Its management corresponds to rapid maxillary expansion, which can be assisted by means of mini-implants (MARPE), surgery (SARPE) or a combination of both techniques (MISMARPE). The objective of this article is to present a contrast between the techniques used in rapid maxillary expansion to simplify clinical decision making. A narrative review was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Epistemonikos databases, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized clinical trials and observational studies published between 2013 and 2023. A total of 23 articles were included, which met the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The clinical management of transverse deficiency of the maxilla frequently requires an interdisciplinary management, combining an orthopedic and surgical approach. As found in the current review, all techniques; MARPE, SARPE and MISMARPE, report indications and limitations, as well as associated complications. It is recommended to deepen and prolong the study of new techniques in order to analyze their long-term stability in comparison to other therapeutic currents.
Interpretando al valor p: ¿Significación estadística o significación clínica?
Authors: Rodríguez-Vargas Martha C.
Published: November 2024

Las investigaciones en ciencias de la salud, son predominantemente de enfoque cuantitativo, presentando un mayor alcance de los métodos estadísticos aplicados. Las estadísticas han ayudado a desarrollar e incrementar el conocimiento en las diferentes ramas de la salud 1. Sin embargo, en muchas de estas investigaciones hay cierta preocupación por las conclusiones obtenidas a partir del procesamiento de los datos, las cuales se basan en el uso de las pruebas de hipótesis.
Mixolipoma en cavidad bucal: reporte de caso
Authors: Sáenz Arce María J. , Vargas Montealegre Gabriel E. , Solís Campos Diana , Ulate Jiménez Joseph , Boza Oreamuno Yadira V.
Published: November 2024

Introducción: El lipoma es una neoplasia benigna común en tejidos blandos, pero poco frecuente en cavidad bucal. El mixolipoma es un subtipo histológico raro, caracterizado por adipocitos maduros y abundantes sustancias mucoides. Suele presentarse como nódulos submucosos blandos, móviles, recubiertos por mucosa intacta, crecimiento lento y asintomáticos hasta que crecen causando incomodidad. Reporte de caso: Hombre de 74 años habitante de la calle que presentó en fondo de surco en mucosa labial inferior lesión nodular de 2 cm de diámetro, que se desarrolló durante dos años, causando molestias al comer y fue eliminada quirúrgicamente. El estudio histopatológico mostró tejido adiposo maduro y zonas de aspecto mixoide, sin evidencia de atipia, red vascular plexiforme o lipoblastos, en la inmunohistoquímica los adipocitos maduros exhibieron marcada positividad para la proteína S-100 y negatividad para CD34, las células endoteliales mostraron positividad para CD34, confirmando el diagnóstico de mixolipoma. Conclusión: Es esencial que los proveedores de atención médica estén familiarizados con las manifestaciones clínicas del mixolipoma e incluirlo en los posibles diagnósticos ante la presencia de nódulos en la cavidad oral. Asimismo, no se debe subestimar la importancia de educar y concienciar sobre la salud bucal de los habitantes de la calle.