bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diving into the Contradictory Motifs incorporated in Laapta Ladies: A realistic delieanation of Society
Authors: Sharma Tamanna
Published: June 2024

Laapta Ladies directed by Kiran Rao, penned by Sneha Desai is the realistic portrayal of Indian Society’s shallow traditions, Females’ disastrous lives, Male Dominance. Through it’s Various characters with contradictory inclinations, convictions Sneha Desai has beautifully endeavoured to convey the themes of Self-realization, Women Empowerment, love, Debilitating consequences of shallow conventional beliefs. It is the story of two brides who got lost during their journeys. However, ended up in finding their identities. Laapta ladies has filmed so many moments which satarizes the society’s orthodoxy, it’s hypocrisy and how women due to these primitive propositions become dependent upon their male counterparts, unable even to find their way back to home. It has the characters of Phool;the Innocent , naïve, Optimistic, proud of her conventional upbringing, Jaya, Ambitious, Receptive, Audacious, Prudent , Deepak, Phool’s Husband; Affectionate, Altruistic, Loyal, Determined, Persistent. Pardip, Jaya’s Husband; Cruel, Rapacious, Ostentatious, Impudent. Dadi; Pretentious, Cynic, Independent. Through these Different characters, Laapta ladies unveils the intricate web of circumstances which leads each and every character to their destination of Self Realization. This research paper endeavours to analyse the contradictory motifs found in the characters and how by incorporating the different characters Sneha Desai showcased the society in it’s realm and remained succesful in conveying the value of Resilience, inspiring woman to break the societal constraints and paves the path of potent womanhood.
Exploring Identity Dynamics in Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko through different Paradigms: Marginality, Liminality, Alterity, Cultural Syncretism, Exilic Consciousness, and the Myth of Going Home
Authors: Mohammed-Azizi Rym Lina
Published: June 2024

This article researches the complex experiences of Koreans residing in Japan as depicted in Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko. The analysis is divided into three parts each of which consisting of different paradigms: marginalization, liminality and alterity, cultural syncretism and exilic consciousness, and the myth of returning home. It shows how they remain marginalized despite the passage of time which indicates that their existence is liminal as they negotiate a dense cultural identity oscillating between Korean heritage and Japanese societal norms. The idea of alterity captures this constant estrangement from Japan. Further, this study delves into how characters in this novel adopt a hybrid culture mixing both Korean and Japanese traditions. Lastly, it explores the myth of coming back to Korea that affirms emotional attachment to an idealized homeland that is barely attainable. Pachinko is also unique because it uses generations for its story line thereby revealing the transforming face of Zainichi experience marked out by resilience, cultural negotiations and long-term effects caused by displacement.
The Effect of Anxiety and Mental Toughness Toward Bataknese Student’s English-Speaking Ability of Tenth Grade at SMA N 3 Nagasaribu
Authors: Rajagukguk Holmes , Sibarani Berlin , Lumbantoruan Irfan
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this research is to know the Effect of Anxiety and Mental Toughness to The Speaking Ability Grade Ten at Sma Negeri 3 Nagasaribu. This research uses quantitative research to collecting data from observation and test. The data collected in this research are analyzed by using t-test. The researcher use two classes in getting the data,first class X-A as control class and X-B as experimental class. Experimental class is used to find the effect of anxiety and mental toughness with using PBL approach to the students’ speaking ability. The number of samples in this research was 60 students. In answering the problems, the research, the research had analyzed the data to get the result of the effect of anxiety and mental toughness to the students’ speaking ability or not. Then, the researcher got the result in T-test. From the ressult T-test, it shows that by using project-based learning technique more significant to the students’speaking ability.
An Investigation of School leadership in the Effective Implementation of Bilingual Education in Indonesia: A Case Study
Authors: H. S. David Yong , Marpaung Agus Salim , Sibarani Berlin , Murni Sri Minda
Published: June 2024

This study explores how school leadership impacts the successful implementation of bilingual education in Indonesia, focusing on three schools. Bilingualism offers many benefits, including better cognitive skills, cultural understanding, and economic opportunities. Effective school leadership is crucial in creating supportive policies, providing resources, and fostering environments where bilingual education can thrive. Through interviews with three principals and two heads of departments, the study examines their leadership practices, challenges, and strategies. The analysis identified key themes: inclusive and resilient leadership, proactive community collaboration, overcoming challenges like limited resources and teacher shortages, and maintaining a clear vision for bilingual education. The findings show that good leadership involves ongoing professional development, inclusive decision-making, and smart resource management. These practices help tackle obstacles and improve bilingual education programs. The study highlights the importance of visionary leadership in promoting language diversity, educational fairness, and social harmony in implementing bilingual education in Indonesia..
ЛАБОРАТОРНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КОЛЛОИДНЫХ ФОТОННО-КРИСТАЛЛИЧЕСКИХ СТРУКТУР. ЧАСТЬ 1
Authors: Панфилова Е.В. , Дюбанов В.А. , Ибрагимов А.Р. , Шрамко Д.Ю.
Published: June 2024

Коллоидные фотонно-кристаллические структуры – перспективный материал наноинженерии. Целью работы являлось создание комплекта масштабируемого оборудования для синтеза монодисперсных коллоидных частиц и получения из них сверхрешеток. Авторы представили описание комплекта, результаты исследования структур и сформулировали рекомендации по конструированию оборудования и реализации технологических процессов.
КОРРЕЛЯЦИОННАЯ МИКРОСКОПИЯ СЭМ-КЛСМ И ЕЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОФОРМОВАННЫХ ВОЛОКОН ЖЕЛАТИНА
Authors: Багров Д.В. , Павлова Е.Р. , Богданова А.С. , Мойсенович А.М. , Митько Т.В. , Рамонова А.А. , Клинов Д.В.
Published: June 2024

Наиболее полную информацию о микроструктуре образца можно получить, комбинируя разные виды микроскопии высокого разрешения. Такая комбинация оказывается особенно информативной, если измерения проводятся не просто на одном и том же образце, но и на одной и той же области образца – этот подход называется корреляционной микроскопией. Обычно такие измерения требуют специальной подготовки образца и его перемещения между двумя микроскопами. В данной работе описано использование корреляционной микроскопии, объединяющей сканирующую электронную (СЭМ) и лазерную сканирующую конфокальную (КЛСМ). С помощью этих двух методов исследованы электроформованные волокна желатина, нанесенные на металлизированное стекло. Показана возможность использования корреляционного анализа для совмещения изображений, полученных СЭМ и КЛСМ.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KETIMPANGAN PENDAPATAN PETANI KARET DI KABUPATEN BANYUASIN, SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: ANTONI Mirza , NUGRAHA Iman Satra , ADRIANI Dessy
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketimpangan pendapatan petani karet di Kabupaten Banyuasin. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Data yang diperoleh berasal dari data primer dan sekunder. Data primer diperoleh dari metode wawancara kepada responden, sedangkan data sekunder dari studi literatur. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada tahun 2023 dengan menggunakan sebanyak 255 responden yang berasal dari 17 desa dan masing-masing desa diambil sebanyak 15 responden. Pemilihan responden dilakukan secara acak sederhana. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan bahwa sebaran umur petani karet mayoritas masih termasuk usia produktif dan hanya 5% yang melebih usia non produktif. Tingkat pendapatan petani karet rata-rata per bulan sebesar Rp 3.071.361. Sedangkan berdasarkan analisis regresi linier berganda menunjukkan bahwa semua variabel bebas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat ketimpangan pendapatan petani karet dengan nilai P-Value 0,029. Sedangkan berdasarkan uji t dapat dilihat bahwa terdapat 3 dari 6 variabel yang signifikan terhadap faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketimpangan pendapatan petani karet pada taraf nyata 5%. Variable yang berpengaruh signifikan tersebut adalah jumlah anggota dalam keluarga, produksi karet serta harga karet.
THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND IMAGE ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY WITH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE
Authors: Suhad Suhad , Iswati Heni
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality and brand image on customer satisfaction and its impact on customer loyalty at PT Asuransi Jasindo Syariah. Service quality and brand image have a very important role in building positive relationships with customers, which can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.This research method involves surveying customers of PT Asuransi Jasindo Syariah to collect primary data. The sampling technique was carried out using purposive sampling method, and the data were analyzed using path analysis to measure the relationship between these variables. The results of data analysis show that service quality and brand image significantly affect customer satisfaction. In addition, customer satisfaction is also proven to have a significant impact on customer loyalty.The implication of these findings is that PT Asuransi Jasindo Syariah needs to continue to improve the quality of service to its customers and strengthen its brand image in order to maintain and increase customer satisfaction, which in turn will contribute to increased customer loyalty. Company management needs to understand the importance of maintaining positive relationships with customers and focus on developing strategies to improve service quality and strengthen brand image in order to achieve the company's long-term goals.
APPLICATION OF THE MCKINSEY MODEL IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AT BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA KCP JEMBER KARIMATA
Authors: Anisa Anisa , Setianingrum Nurul
Published: June 2024

Organizational change is a vital process in the growth and survival of an organization. The seven key elements that must align and interact harmoniously within an organization are: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staff, Style/Culture, Shared Values, and Skills. The type of research used in this research is descriptive research using a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is descriptive and the data validity technique uses source triangulation. The results of this research show that 1. the implementation of McKinsey's business strategy has gone very smoothly and has had a significant positive impact on the growth of the banking institution. As a result of implementation, BSI KCP Karimata was able to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. Operational efficiencies obtained through the McKinsey model also contribute positively to profitability and strengthen the financial foundation of BSI KCP Karimata. 2. The profits obtained after implementing the McKinsey model, namely the main profits obtained by BSI KCP Jember Karimata, further strengthen BSI's position as the largest sharia bank in Indonesia and in 2023 BSI will crawl up to the top 10 national banks. The challenge is that there are still some employees who find it difficult to adapt to new regulations or strategies from BSI KCP Jember Karimata.
Positive Impact of Audit Quality on Sharia Banks
Authors: Arifin Muhammad , Riza Akmal , Ksrisya Vira Clarissa
Published: June 2024

Sharia banking can thrive by using the company's financial success, which is closely aligned with the audit process. The purpose of the audit task is to acquire evidence and assess it impartially to determine if the audit criteria are satisfied, so ensuring a high-quality audit and preventing fraud. Subsequently, a study was conducted to ascertain the influence of ethical factors and auditor expertise on the level of audit excellence in the financial statements of Islamic banks in Banda Aceh. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing the multiple linear regression model for data analysis. The primary data was collected through a questionnaire and processed using IBM Statistics to test statistical hypotheses. The study findings indicate that both ethical factors and audit experience have a favorable influence on the quality of audits conducted by Islamic institutions.
Editorial: Corporate governance, social responsibility, gender diversity, and innovation as synergistic elements for improving performance and creating corporate value
Authors: Rija Maurizio
Published: June 2024

Studies regarding corporate governance, gender diversity, corporate performance, innovation, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility are constantly evolving. Alongside new lines of research and interesting and innovative scientific contributions, there are increasingly some usual theoretical models that constitute the most significant and consolidated bases of the studies carried out on the subject. The articles presented in this issue of the journal exemplify the ongoing interplay between different strands of research, all of which are aimed at exploring a broadly fundamental aspect of the nature of a company, namely its ability to persist over time to create value for all stakeholders.
Manual de prácticas de laboratorio y campo para el área de biología vegetal
Authors: López Gutiérrez Ana María , Marín Montoya Juan Diego , Isaza Valencia Liliana , Gómez López Lina María , Ruíz López Miguel Alfredo
Published: June 2024

Este "Manual de prácticas de laboratorio y campo para el área de la biología vegetal" se presenta como una herramienta para estudiantes y profesores en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje. Aun cuando el campo de estudio es vasto, este compendio ofrece una inmersión variada en el fascinante estudio del reino de las plantas, abordando desde sus estructuras básicas hasta algunas transformaciones de productos cosechados. Con una presentación fluida y acompañada de imágenes de apoyo, este manual guía al lector a través de dieciocho prácticas diseñadas para fomentar la comprensión, tanto de los procesos como de los conceptos teóricos. Dividido en cuatro secciones, este manual aborda prácticas de morfología e histología vegetal, propagación y micropropagación vegetal, fisiología vegetal y cosecha y postcosecha. Una de las fortalezas destacadas de este manual radica en su enfoque en la experimentación, la observación y el registro. En este sentido, quienes desarrollan las prácticas, no solo leen sobre los procesos biológicos y desarrollan los procesos en campo y laboratorio, sino que también participan activamente en la observación, manipulación y análisis de datos, lo que les permite desarrollar habilidades prácticas esenciales en el estudio de la biología vegetal.
Comparison of canine and human immune system response to Demodicosis
Authors: Nooraei Soren , Mohseni Zahra
Published: June 2024

One of the types of external human parasites is a follicular scab called
Demodex. Demodicosis is a skin disease in human and canine. Demodex
mites feed on the epithelial cells of the hair follicle or sebaceous
gland which found on and around the face. The host body immune system is
responsible for controlling the population of parasites and Disruption
of the cutaneous barrier causes stimulation of Toll-like receptors
(TLRs) Consequently, Demodex chitin detect by keratinocyte TLRs.
According to the results, association between Demodicosis and the HLA
gene showed that individuals with the gene HLACW2 are five times more
likely to develop Demodicosis than others because Nk2 and T1 cells of
the adaptive immune response are reduced. In human Demodicosis, factors
such as carbohydrate-like Tn antigen (expressed by Demodex) and
secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators may play a role in the innate
immune response. Additionally, the expression level of TLR2 was
increased and TLR4, TLR6 expression was decreased. Flow cytometry
analysis of blood samples collected from individuals with human
Demodicosis and healthy individuals showed that in the patient group,
there were more T9 and T reg cells in the blood samples and in skin
homing T cell populations compared to the control group. Studies of
canine Demodicosis have reported that lymphocyte populations are
composed mostly of CD3+ and CD8+ T cells. The importance of the humoral
immune response during primary Demodicosis has not yet been determined
because no significant differences in circulatory immune were seen. It
seems that the host immune system appears to recognize and tolerate the
presence of these mites, although the physiological role of human
Demodex mites in healthy skin remains unclear, especially the way in
which they escape the innate immune system is very important.
A novel drop-sampler for simultaneous collection of stereo-video, environmental DNA and oceanographic data
Authors: Thompson Samuel , Jarman Simon , Griffin Kingsley , Spencer Claude , Cummins Gabrielle , Partridge Julian , Langlois Timothy
Published: June 2024

There is an increasing interest in environmental DNA (eDNA) as a method
to survey marine biota, enhancing traditional survey methods, and a need
to ground truth eDNA-based interpretations with visual surveys to
understand biases in both the eDNA and visual datasets. We designed and
tested a rapidly-deployable, robust method pairing water sampling for
eDNA collection and stereo-video imagery, comparing inferred fish
assemblages with interspersed baited remote underwater video
(stereo-BRUV) samples. The platform demonstration was conducted in
proximity to a submerged ancient coastline feature in the no-take
National Park Zone of the Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia. The
system is capable of rapidly collecting simultaneous 270 degree
stereo-video imagery, oceanographic measurements and multiple water
samples across a range of habitat and depths (up to 600m). Combining
simultaneous visual survey data with eDNA species estimates increased
the total diversity of the fish assemblage by ca. 6.5% over eDNA
estimates alone, whilst analysis of the assemblage composition sampled
by each method revealed significant differences. The platform
demonstration highlights the biases of each sampling method and their
complementarity to one another. We suggest that these biases will be
better understood by advancements that allow eDNA metabarcoding to
discriminate the abundance and life-stage of marine biota. Furthermore,
investigation of the relationship between eDNA metabarcoding data and
concomitant imagery-derived length, age and habitat data is needed.
Small-to-medium sized mammals show greater morphological disparity in cervical than lumbar vertebrae across different terrestrial modes of locomotion
Authors: Taewcharoen Nuttakorn , Norris Rachel , Sherratt Emma
Published: June 2024

During mammalian terrestrial locomotion, body flexibility facilitated by
the vertebral column is correlated with observed modes of locomotion,
known as gait (e.g., sprawl, trot, hop, bound, gallop). In
small-to-medium sized mammals (average weight up to 5 kg), the
relationship between locomotive mode and vertebral morphology is largely
unexplored. Here we studied the vertebral column from 46 small-to-medium
sized mammals. Nine vertebrae across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
region were chosen to represent the whole vertebral column. Vertebra
shape was analysed using three-dimensional geometric morphometrics with
phylogenetic comparative method. We also applied the multi-block method,
which can consider all vertebrae as a single structure for analysis. We
calculated morphological disparity, phylogenetic signal, and evaluated
the effects of allometry and gait on vertebral shape. We also
investigated pattern of integration in the column. We found the cervical
vertebrae show the highest degree of morphological disparity, and the
first thoracic vertebra shows the highest phylogenetic signal. A
significant effect of gait type on vertebrae shape was found, with the
lumbar vertebrae having the strongest correlation; but this effect was
not significant after taking phylogeny into account. On the other hand,
allometry has a significant effect on all vertebrae regardless of the
contribution from phylogeny. The regions showed differing degrees of
integration, with cervical vertebrae most strongly correlated. With
these results, we have revealed novel information that cannot be
captured from study of a single vertebra alone: although the lumbar
vertebrae are the most correlated with gait, the cervical vertebrae are
more morphologically diverse and more drive the diversity among species
when considering whole column shape.
A clinical guideline incorporating Ara h 2 sIgE with SPT in a diagnostic algorithm reduces number of OFCs and cost of peanut allergy diagnosis in a clinical setting: a cost comparison analysis.
Authors: Brettig Tim , J Jennifer Koplin , McWillliam Vicki , Peters Rachel , Perrett Kirsten P
Published: June 2024

Background: Peanut allergy prevalence is reported at 3% and consumes a
significant volume of oral food challenges (OFC) in the diagnosis of
food allergy. Compared to skin prick test (SPT) or sIgE to whole peanut,
sIgE to peanut component ara h 2 has greater diagnostic accuracy.
Two-step algorithms involving both SPT and ara h 2 sIgE demonstrate
increased accuracy in diagnosis in modelled studies, resulting in fewer
OFCs. We aimed to determine whether there is a similar reduction in OFCs
in a clinical uptake of this two-step diagnostic algorithm compared to
using peanut SPT alone and perform a cost comparison between these two
approaches. Methods: In 2015, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Australia
(RCH) implemented a clinical guideline using peanut SPT followed by sIgE
to ara h 2 if the SPT was between 3 and 8mm and clinician is considering
an OFC for a patient with suspected peanut allergy. We performed an
audit of patients presenting to RCH allergy outpatient clinics for
assessment of peanut allergy to determine the outcomes and potential
reduction in need for OFC using the two-step algorithm. We used modelled
data of the same patient cohort to estimate the number of OFCs that were
avoided as a result of a high (≥1.0kUA/L) ara h 2 sIgE. A cost
comparison was performed comparing the two-step algorithm to using
peanut SPT alone. Costs were constructed based on unit prices from
hospital admissions, medicare data and individual data on allergic
reaction types, applying a health system perspective. Results: 8826
patients presented to RCH for peanut allergy assessment between May 2016
and August 2020. Of these, 9.2% proceeded to an OFC, with positive
results seen in 20.1% and anaphylaxis in 1.1%. 42.0% (364/867) of
patients with a SPT between 3-8mm followed the diagnostic algorithm
appropriately. Of those who followed the diagnostic algorithm, there was
a reduction of 27.8% in OFCs as a result of an elevated
(>1.0kUA/L) ara h 2 result. The diagnostic algorithm
pathway resulted in a 32.05% cost reduction compared to the modelled
SPT-only pathway. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the number of
patients proceeding to OFC gives greatest impact to the overall cost of
diagnosis, rather than the cost of the OFC or ara h 2 itself.
Conclusions: A combined algorithm incorporating peanut SPT followed by
sIgE to ara h 2 resulted in a reduction in patients requiring oral food
challenges. There is also a cost saving for this approach. There is a
large proportion of patients that did not follow the algorithm, and this
may relate to clinical history.
Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy Induced Constipation in young Children -- An EAACI Position Paper
Authors: Meyer Rosan , Vandenplas Yvan , Lozinsky Adriana Chebar , Vieira Mario , Canani Roberto Berni , Toit George Du , Dupont Christophe , Giovannini Mattia , Uysal Pinar , Cavkaytar Ozlem , Knibb Rebecca , Fleischer David , Nowak-wegrzyn Anna , Venter Carina
Published: June 2024

The recognition of constipation as a possible non-Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
mediated allergic condition is challenging because functional
constipation (unrelated to food allergies) is a common health problem
with a reported worldwide prevalence rate of up to 32.2% in children.
However, many studies in children report challenge proven cow’s milk
allergy and constipation as a primary symptom, have found that between
28-78% of children improve on a cow’s milk elimination diet. Due to the
paucity of data and a focus on IgE mediated allergy, not all food
allergy guidelines list constipation as a symptom of food allergy. Yet,
it is included in all cow’s milk allergy guidelines available in English
language. The Exploring Non- IgE
Mediated Allergy(ENIGMA) Task Force (TF) of the
European Academy for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) considers
in this paper constipation in the context of failure of standard
treatment and discuss the role of food allergens as culprit in
constipation in children. This position paper has used the Delphi
approach in reaching consensus on both diagnosis and management, as
currently published data is insufficient to support a systematic review.
Efficiency and performance of autothermal reforming systems for the production of hydrogen in continuous flow reactors
Authors: Chen Junjie
Published: June 2024

Computational modelling for microchannel reactor design was conducted in
the attempt to fully understand autothermal reforming phenomena in a
continuous flow reactor. The effects of pressure and flow rate on the
efficiency and performance of the reactor were evaluated by performing
computational fluid dynamics under different design conditions. The
reactor efficiency and performance were assessed by means of the
reactant conversion, product yield, reaction rate, hydrogen
productivity, and output power. Recommendations for designing an
autothermal reforming system were made and strategies for performing
efficient operation were set forth. The results indicated that the
pressure and flow rate set strict limits on operation, and there is a
trade-off between high productivity and low conversion. The pressure and
flow rate play competing roles in the reactor efficiency and
performance. Lower pressures and flow rates can increase the conversion
and yield, but higher pressures and flow rates can significantly improve
the hydrogen productivity and output power, which is essential to the
success of start-up and acceleration of the downstream equipment. There
may exist an optimum pressure and flow rate in terms of both efficiency
and performance. The calculated output power is of the order of
thousands of kilowatts per cubic meter.

Keywords: Chemical processes; Reactor design; Efficiency
criteria; Performance criteria; Autothermal reforming; Transport
phenomena
Microstructural and seismic characteristics of oriented mantle xenoliths from Damaping area, and their geodynamic implications of North China Craton destruction
Authors: Shao Yilun , Liu Cai , Gao Rui , Li Shan , Zhao Tianshuo
Published: June 2024

The large-volume lithospheric mantle xenoliths around the Damaping area
provides valuable insights into the detailed destruction progression of
the North China Craton (NCC). This paper presents a quantitative
analysis of the microstructural and seismic properties of oriented
mantle xenoliths (with distinct foliation and lineation). The selected
peridotites have either coarse-grained (CG) or coarse-grained and
elongated (CGE) textures. The olivine crystallographic preferred
orientations (CPOs) are predominantly B-type in CG samples and AG-type
in CGE samples, with all xenoliths have girdled olivine [100] and
[001] characteristics. Analysis of crystallographic vorticity axis
(CVA) projections indicates that the majority of Damaping xenoliths have
CVA maxima (sub)parallel to the lineation. These microstructure
characteristics suggest that B-type CPOs were formed before the onset of
pure shear-based transpression, which significantly influenced the
lithospheric mantle evolution. The upwelling asthenosphere beneath
Eastern Block of the NCC not only delaminated its lithospheric mantle
but also experienced rollback and flowed along the NWW-SEE direction.
This progression likely serves as the primary driving force of
transpression. If foliation were vertical and lineation were horizontal,
the valid S-wave anisotropies range is 5-12%. All selected samples are
spinel facies, resulting in a maximum in-situ depth of 90 km, and the
calculated SKS splitting delay times (0.5-1.3 s) align with previous
seismological observations. The SKS direction in the research area is
predominantly oriented perpendicular (NNE-SSW) to the flow direction of
nearby asthenosphere. These characteristics are likely attributed to
transpression. Therefore, the “fossil” anisotropy may have developed
after the cessation of transpression.
Rapid Discovery of Gas Response in Materials Via Density Functional Theory and Machine Learning
Authors: Gao Shasha , Cheng Yongchao , Chen Lu , Huang Sheng
Published: June 2024

In this study, a framework for predicting the gas-sensitive properties
of gas-sensitive materials by combining machine learning and density
functional theory (DFT) has been proposed. The framework rapidly
predicts the gas response of materials by establishing relationships
between multi-source physical parameters and gas-sensitive properties.
In order to prove its effectiveness, the perovskite Cs3Cu2I5 has been
selected as the representative material. The physical parameters before
and after the adsorption of various gases have been calculated using
DFT, and then a machine learning model has been trained based on these
parameters. Previous studies have shown that a single physical parameter
alone is not enough to accurately predict the gas sensitivity of
materials. Therefore, a variety of physical parameters have been
selected for machine learning, and the final machine learning model
achieved 92% accuracy in predicting gas sensitivity. It is important to
note that although there have been no previous reports on the response
of Cs3Cu2I5 to hydrogen sulfide, the resulting model predicts the gas
response of H2S, which is subsequently confirmed experimentally. This
method not only enhances the understanding of the gas sensing mechanism,
but also has a universal nature, making it suitable for the development
of various new gas-sensitive materials.
Adaptively Implicit Advection for Atmospheric Flows
Authors: Weller Hilary , Kühnlein Christian , Smolarkiewicz Piotr K.
Published: June 2024

Implicit time-stepping for advection is applied locally in space and
time where Courant numbers are large, but standard explicit
time-stepping is used for the remaining solution which is typically the
majority. This adaptively implicit advection scheme facilitates
efficient and robust integrations with long time-steps while having
negligible impact on the overall accuracy, and achieving monotonicity
and local conservation on general meshes. A novel and important aspect
for the efficiency of the approach is that only one linear solver
iteration is needed for each advection solve. The implementation in this
paper uses a second-order Runge-Kutta implicit/explicit time-stepping in
combination with a second/third-order finite volume spatial
discretisation. We demonstrate the adaptively implicit advection in the
context of deformational flow advection on the sphere and a fully
compressible model for atmospheric flows. Tracers are advected over the
poles of latitude-longitude grids with very large Courant numbers and
through hexagonal and cubed-sphere meshes with the same algorithm.
Buoyant flow simulations with strong local updrafts also benefit from
adaptively implicit advection. Stably stratified flow simulations
require a stable combination of implicit treatment of gravity and
acoustic waves as well as advection in order to achieve long stable
time-steps.
Air temperature trends and extreme warming events across regions of Antarctica for the period 2003-2021
Authors: Nielsen Eva Bendix , Katurji Marwan , Zawar-Reza Peyman , Cullen Nicolas J.
Published: June 2024

We have characterized the magnitude and spatial extent of observed
regional and inter-regional air temperature trends and warming extremes
across Antarctica. Prior studies have used localized observational
records to analyze air temperature trends across distinct geographical
regions, leaving local and inter-regional variations to be undetected.
Using the high-resolution temperature product AntAir ICE, air
temperature trends and extreme warming events during austral summers
were identified across Antarctica for the period 2003-2021. Unsupervised
clustering was applied to austral summer and annual mean air temperature
trends to divide Antarctica into 12 regions exhibiting similarity in
temperature trends. Our results show a significant annual mean cooling
trend of - 0.12 °C/Yr for the terrestrial Antarctic Peninsula, and an
austral summer (annual) warming trend of + 0.08°C/Yr (+0.07 °C/Yr) in
the Ross Sea region’s Victoria Land and Transantarctic Mountains. The
spatial extent of each of the 12 clusters’ extreme air temperature
events was mapped revealing that West Antarctica has spatially confined
events, while East Antarctica events are widespread. ERA5 data indicates
that West Antarctica’s extreme air temperature events are associated
with consistent meridional atmospheric flows. Local to regional extreme
warming events in East Antarctica are associated with inland
high-pressure systems, which enhance katabatic winds. Localized warming
events around complex coastal geographies were detected and appear to be
related to mesoscale wind systems such as foehn but require further
investigation using mesoscale numerical weather models. This work
highlights the necessity for ongoing and new monitoring in regions where
critical ecological and physical thresholds are being surpassed.
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Estimating a Continuous Form of the Soil Water Retention Curve from Basic Soil Properties
Authors: Norouzi Sarem , Pesch Charles , Arthur Emmanuel , Norgaard Trine , Møldrup Per , Greve Mogens Humlekrog , Beucher Amelie , Sadeghi Morteza , Zaresourmanabad Marzieh , Tuller Markus , Iversen Bo V. , Jong Lis Wollesen de
Published: June 2024

The soil water retention curve (SWRC) is essential for describing water
and energy exchange processes at the interface between the solid earth
and the atmosphere. Despite its importance, measuring the SWRC using
standard laboratory methods is challenging and time-consuming. This
paper presents a novel physics-informed neural network (PINN) approach
for developing pedotransfer functions (PTFs) to predict continuous SWRCs
based on soil texture, organic carbon content, and dry bulk density. In
contrast to conventional parametric PTFs developed for specific SWRC
models, the PINN learns a non-specific form of the SWRC by effectively
integrating both measurements and physical constraints into the training
process. This approach allows the estimated SWRC to maintain its
physical integrity from saturation to oven-dry conditions, even in
scenarios with sparse data. The new approach is particularly effective
for tackling the challenges encountered in developing PTFs on large SWRC
datasets, which often have an imbalance towards the wet-end and include
numerous samples with limited and unevenly distributed measurements. We
compared the performance of the PINN with that of a conventional
physics-agnostic neural network using a dataset of 4200 soil samples.
While both networks performed similarly at the wet-end where data are
abundant, the PINN excelled at the dry-end where data are sparse and
unevenly distributed, achieving a normalized RMSE of 0.172 compared to
0.522 for the conventional neural network. The SWRC derived from the
PINN is differentiable with respect to the matric potential and can be
seamlessly integrated into the governing equations of water flow in the
unsaturated zone.
GOLD observations of the thermospheric response to the 10-12 May 2024 geomagnetic storm
Authors: Evans Joseph Scott , Correira John , Lumpe Jerry D. , Eastes Richard W , Gan Quan , Laskar Fazlul I , Aryal Saurav , Wang Wenbin , Burns Alan G. , Béland Stéphane , Cai Xuguang , Codrescu Mihail V. , England Scott L , Greer Katelynn R , Krywonos Andrey , McClintock William E. , Plummer Timothy M , Veibell Victoir
Published: June 2024

After days of intense solar activity, active region AR3664 launched
seven CMEs towards Earth producing an extreme G5 geomagnetic storm
commencing at 16:45 UT on Saturday May 10, 2024. The storm impacted
power grids, disrupted precision navigational systems used by farming
equipment, and generated aurora seen around the globe. The storm
produced remarkable effects on composition, temperature, and dynamics in
the Earth’s thermosphere that were observed by NASA’s Global-scale
Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) mission and are reported here
for the first time. We use synoptic disk images of ΣO/N2 and neutral
temperature (at ~160 km) measured by GOLD to directly
link dynamics resulting from the storm with dramatic changes in
thermospheric composition and temperature. We observe an apparent
rotation simultaneously in ΣO/N2, neutral temperature, and total
electron content. Equator-to-pole temperature differences reach 400 K
with peak neutral temperatures near 160 km exceeding 1400 K at high
latitudes.
defesa da conservação do edifício da Escola-Classe 114 Sul em Brasília nas colunas da jornalista Yvonne Jean (1962-1969)
Authors: Tuchinski dos Anjos Juarez José
Published: June 2024

O artigo tem por objetivo analisar a defesa da conservação do edifício da Escola-Classe 114 Sul em Brasília, nas colunas da jornalista Yvonne Jean, publicadas no jornal diário Correio Braziliense. Foram revisitadas algumas das concepções arquitetônicas e pedagógicas que presidiram a criação da escola, que a queriam como uma instituição moderna e centrada na criança, como partícipe do processo educativo. Ao contrastar o prescrito com o realizado, foi possível observar os maus usos de que a instituição foi sendo objeto ao longo da década de 1960 e que, aos poucos, foram desvirtuando e subvertendo sua proposta educativa. Mais do que relatar essa situação, evidencia-se na escrita de Yvonne Jean um forte caráter interventivo, no sentido de sensibilizar os leitores para empreenderem esforços visando a conservação do edifício da escola-classe e, mais do que isso, o retorno às práticas educativas mediadas pelo espaço escolar, que teriam caracterizado a Escola-Classe 114 Sul nas suas origens.
Recrutamentos e deserções na província de Santa Catarina no início do Império do Brasil (1822-1825)
Authors: Schmitt Ânderson Marcelo
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo analisa a atividade militar na província de Santa Catarina no início do período imperial brasileiro. Mais especificamente, tem por objeto a dinâmica de recrutamento e suas isenções, e as resistências à atividade militar por meio da deserção. Tendo por recorte temporal o período marcado pelas disputas militares em torno da independência do Brasil, o artigo argumenta que o viés militar é um prisma pelo qual é possível observar a experiência política e social que marcou a criação do estado brasileiro na fronteira Sul. Para isso, foram consultados documentos trocados entre as autoridades responsáveis pelo recrutamento na província de Santa Catarina.
358-OR: Remote CGM Monitoring in People with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in an Under-resourced Setting
Authors: RUELAS VALERIE F. , PETERS ANNE L.
Published: June 2024

Objective: To implement CGM and remotely monitor patients with T2D treated in a safety net clinic to allow for patient outreach between routinely scheduled visits and provide feedback to health care providers (HCP’s) for algorithm-based medication management.

Methods: Patients were provided a Libre 2 CGM and followed via LibreView. Baseline clinical data and AGP’s were evaluated by the PI and management recommendations were sent to the patient’s HCP. Project staff reviewed the LibreView portal daily and contacted subjects who had glucose values either above 250 mg/dl or below 70 mg/dl more than 5% of the time and provide diabetes education. Clinical data updates and AGPs were sent to the PI based on need (from weekly to monthly) so additional diabetes management recommendations could be provided. Measures administered at baseline, 6 months and 12 months were assessed for Shapiro-Wilk normality and paired dependent t-tests. A 2-sided alpha of 0.05 was used.

Results: Interim results of 137 of 200 enrolled subjects (52 not on insulin and 85 on insulin) showed improvements in the following measures from baseline to 6 months: Mean baseline A1C = 9.0% decreased to 7.8% by 6 months (-1.2 +/- 1.7 (SD), p<.001). TIR mean increase was 12.5 +/- 27.7 (SD), p<.001. GMI was reduced by -.591 +/- .59, p<.001. A slight reduction in depression was seen -0.847 +/- 4.6 (PHQ8, p= .036). Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) showed reduced stress for non-insulin users -1.23 +/- 3.5, p= .012 and for insulin users -2.8 +/- 4.6, p = .005. HCPs implemented recommendations 75% of the time and use of GLP-1 RA’s doubled, based on recommendations sent to HCP’s. Analysis of 91 subjects who completed 12 months show sustained outcomes.

Conclusions: Remote monitoring coupled with education and medication recommendations provided to HCPs improved diabetes outcomes in people with T2D, on insulin and non-insulin therapies.

Disclosure

V.F. Ruelas: None. A.L. Peters: Advisory Panel; Lilly Diabetes, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Medscape. Research Support; Abbott, Insulet Corporation.
Passivation Layers of Ultra-Advanced High Strength Steels and High Strength Steels
Authors:   , Dewfall Rebecca
Published: June 2024

The fundamental ambition of this thesis is to assess the effects of chemical com-position, temperature and elapsed time reaction on scale formation. The control of oxidation rates and oxide morphology are focal points of interest along with the evolution and formation mechanisms of scale morphology with time and temperature. An approach using rapid alloy prototyping (RAP) was selected to help discern the effects of common alloying elements Mn, Si and Mo, on overall scale formation using a wt% comparable to that seen in high strength industrial grades. RAP was successfully used to investigate the formation of oxides associated with Mn, Si and Mo in isolation. The oxide thickness was shown to vary signiﬁcantly depending on the alloying additions. A minimum fundamental addition of 1wt.% Si was requisite in order to produce a complete passivation layer. Industrial steel grades were investigated to predict the oxidation rates, scale formation and blister regimes that may form within the hot-strip mill. New and previously unidentiﬁed blister formation mechanisms were discovered. Blister upon cooling was discovered during air cooling and observed on a number of samples. Unique and new phenomena such as blister crown splitting and secondary blister were identiﬁed on DP800 due to the presence of a conglomerated spinel phase and hematite in the outer oxide. Plant trials were conducted with differing coiling temperatures after hot rolling to determine the effect on internal oxidation. It was discovered that coiling temperature had a signiﬁcant impact on the depth of internal oxidation after hot rolling, with a strong negative correlation associated between temperature and depth of the internal oxidation zone. The recommended coiling temperature has been implemented in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and India, eliminating issues sur-rounding cleanliness after hot-band annealing. Analysis was conducted using; TGA, EBSD, EDS, WDS, FIB and FEG-SEM imaging.
Cytotoxicity of Polymer Scaffolds Suitable for Manufacturing of Small-Diameter Vascular Grafts
Authors: Velikanova E. A. , Senokosova E. A. , Glushkova T. V. , Krivkina E. O. , Antonova L. V.
Published: June 2024

Aim.To evaluate the cytotoxicity of poly(ε-caprolactone) and polyurethane scaffolds in vitro.

Materials and Methods. Polymer scaffolds were made by electrospinning from a 12% solution of poly(ε-caprolactone) or a 12% solution of polyurethane. Surface structure was examined by scanning electron microscopy, whilst cytotoxicity was evaluated by seeding EA.hy 926 endothelial cells on scaffold surface for 72 hours. Cell culture viability and proliferation was assessed by MTT assay and by quantifying cell culture density. On the xCELLigence device, cells were cultured in the presence of the studied matrix samples, and the dynamics of cell culture growth was evaluated in real time.

Results. Poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds were characterised by a higher variability in the filament thickness and by a significantly larger pore size. Polyurethane filaments formed a dense web with a smoother surface. Poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds had significantly higher biocompatibility in comparison with polyurethane. Adhesion of cells to poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds did not differ from the cell culture plastic, and poly(ε-caprolactone) supported cell proliferation in the MTT test. Poly(ε-caprolactone) and polyurethane did not differ significantly in terms of inducing cell proliferation. Both poly(ε-caprolactone) and polyurethane scaffolds did not pose considerable cytotoxicity.

Conclusion. Poly(ε-caprolactone) and polyurethane scaffolds did not exhibit cytotoxic effects and can be used for manufacturing polymer scaffolds of vascular grafts.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Under 18 Years-Old: Functional Level and Sports Activity
Authors: MARQUES Catarina F. , Figueiredo Pedro , BRANCO João , PINHEIRO João
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in patients under 18 years-old has grown in last decades. Knee ligament rehabilitation aims to normalize functionality and promote a safe return to exercise and sports. This study intends to evaluate the functional capacity, the perception of quality of life and the level of activity, between 18 and 72 months after reconstruction of the ACL, in a population under 18 years old. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study that included a sample of young patients submitted to surgical reconstruction of the ACL. Patients underwent a rehabilitation program and were evaluated between 18 and 72 months after reconstruction. Metric tools were the Knee Outcome Survey - Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS), Short Form (SF)-36 (SF-36) and Tegner Activity Scale (TAS). Descriptive and correlation statistics (Pearson's and Spearman's Correlation Coefficients) were used. Results: This sample included 30 participants, 15 males and 15 females with a mean age of 19.4 ± 2.0 years and a mean postoperative time of 43.0 ± 16.8 months. In 20 patients, meniscus and cartilage injuries were identified. They had a pre-injury TAS of 8.0 ± 1.2 and a current TAS of 4.6 ± 2.2. They currently present KOS-ADLS score of 87.6 ± 11.0 and in the SF-36 vitality, mental health, and general health domains respectively 66.3 ± 22.9, 75.9 ± 19.9 and 75.5 ± 20.0. Conclusion: Patients under 18 years old undergoing ACL reconstruction have a high perception of knee functionality and quality of life. However, after the rehabilitation program, they significantly lower the level of sports activity. Meniscus and cartilage injuries negatively may affect functional capacity.