bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolated and Cumulative Water Quality Effects of two Small Hydropower Plants of a Pantanal Tributary
Authors: Oliveira Valdeci Antônio de , Silva Geovanna Mikaelle Santos , Oliveira Simoni Maria Loverde , Cruz Ibraim Fantin
Published: January 2025

The construction of small hydropower plants (SHP) can cause several changes in river ecosystems, especially when designed in cascade. Thus, this study aimed to quantify the effects of two SHP operating in cascade and evaluate the individual and cumulative water quality effects on the Ponte de Pedra Stream. The study was developed at the SHP José Gelázio da Rocha and Rondonópolis, both located in Rondonópolis county, state of Mato Grosso, about 15 water quality parameters from the environmental monitoring of the power plants, collected every six months between 2006 to 2013. To evaluate water quality effect, we used the paired Wilcoxon test, and the percentage of change in relation to the natural point, upstream of the hydroelectric plants. The Wilcoxon test showed that downstream of the José Gelázio PCH there was a significant change in all five parameters, causing a 3% increase in temperature, and a 28% reduction in color, 22% in dissolved solids, 20% in total solids and 12% in suspended solids. Downstream of the Rondonópolis PCH there was a significant change in only two parameters, , reducing the temperature by 3% and increasing pH by 1.5%. Regarding the cumulative effects, the reservoirs significantly changed two parameters, causing an 18% increase in total phosphorus and a 48% reduction in total solids. These effects are associated with increased exposure of water to solar radiation and the particle retention process, due to increased hydraulic retention time in the reservoirs. The cumulative effects of the cascade system were 15% greater than the sum of the individual effects, indicating that projects in cascade tend to potentiate the isolated effects.
Evaluation of the temporal evolution of the water quality of the Mãe d'Água Dam
Authors: Guedes Maria Teresa de Jesus Camelo , Pessota Mateus Ricardo Mendes , Ribeiro Catrine , Moni Bridia Belloli Bellora , Albornoz Louidi Lauer , Zaro Marcelo , Silva Maria Cristina de Almeida
Published: January 2025

The Mãe d'Água Dam, located on the UFRGS campus, was built for landscape and research purposes, but over time suffered from pollution by solid waste, domestic effluents, and sediments, as well as eutrophication. This study aimed to evaluate the temporal evolution of dam water quality, comparing data with the parameters of CONAMA Resolutions nº 357/2005 and CONSEMA nº 355/2017, by calculating the Water Quality Index (WQI). Between December 2023 and April 2024, monitoring was performed at four distinct points of the dam, measuring parameters such as pH, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen, using a multiparameter probe. The results showed that points P1 and P4 had WQI indicating regular water quality, while points P2 and P3 exhibited poor quality. The P3 point presented high turbidity, suggesting contamination by sediment and organic matter, while the P2 point had low concentration of dissolved oxygen, possibly due to the presence of untreated effluents. These results highlight the degradation of water quality in specific areas of the dam, raising concerns about environmental impacts on the ecosystem and adjacent communities. The research reinforces the need for continuous monitoring and mitigation actions to preserve the environmental health of the dam and its surroundings.
SUDS: Environmental remediation applied to urban drainage
Authors: Cardoso Alice Rodrigues , Poleto Cristiano
Published: January 2025

The few strategies used to remediate polluted urban waters have focused on reducing gross pollutant loads with a view to improving the aesthetics of streams and receiving rivers. However, many researchers have sought to evaluate the efficiency of percolating beds, operating by gravity, in removing contaminants from urban rainwater, valuing the short time for treatment and low maintenance. The various percolating beds tested proved to be effective in removing pollutants found in collected urban runoff, particularly metals. Notably, the composition of the prototypes included vermiculite, a clay mineral that demonstrated superior results compared to those made solely from sand, justifying its adoption. In this way, new devices based in this principle, could contribute to the implementation of water requalification actions in small, highly urbanized river watersheds dominated by diffuse contamination sources, with the implementation of treatment systems at the end of the drainage networks.
Geoinformation Web Technology: Pengaruhnya Terhadap Disaster Awareness Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Sekitar Gunung Semeru
Authors: Bachri Syamsul , Hakiki A.Riyan Rahman , Sumarmi Sumarmi , Irawan Listyo Yudha , Masruroh Heni , Hidiyah Tabita May , Billah Egi Nursari , Putri Nanda Regita , Prastiwi Mellinia Regina , Zimo Huang
Published: January 2025

Disaster awareness sangat penting dimiliki oleh siswa untuk mengurangi resiko bencana. Pada proses pembelajaran disaster awareness di sekolah pada umumnya masih belum optimal. Penelitian memiliki tujuan untuk mengukur pengaruh geoinformation web technology terhadap disaster awareness siswa sekolah dasar di sekitar Gunung Semeru. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasy experiment menggunakan desain pretest posttest one group. Subjek pada penelitian terdiri dari 36 siswa kelas lima SDN Sumberwuluh 2. Pemilihan lokasi penelitian didasari karena merupakan salah satu sekolah dasar yang terdampak langsung erupsi Gunung Semeru. Penentuan subjek dilakukan dengan simple random sampling technique sesuai saran guru di sekolah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes. Uji hipotesis penelitian dilakukan dengan Mann Whitney melalui nilai sig. 0,05. Uji hipotesis memperoleh nilai sig. 0,000 0,05. Menunjukkan adanya pengaruh geoinformation web technology terhadap disaster awareness yang didukung dengan perolehan nilai posttest lebih tinggi daripada nilai pretest. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa geoinformation web technology berpengaruh terhadap disaster awareness siswa di sekolah dasar sekitar Gunung Semeru.
Development of E-Module Using Book Creator Application on Writing Material: A Development of Digital Teaching Material at Elementary School
Authors: Hani Atus Sholikhah  , Khalidatun Nuzula  , Novritika  , Nandang Heryana  , Tita Ratna Wulan Dari
Published: January 2025

Research This aims to develop material learning in the form of e-modul assisted by the book creator application on writing material for grade 6 elementary school students. Type study This use study and development or R&D (Researchand Development) modification based on a combination of Borg & Gall and Aleesi & Trollip. Stages of research on the development of e-modules based on the Book Creator application on this writing material includes: (1) Introduction Study(Borg & Gall); (2) Planning ( Planning Allies & Trollip); (3) Design (Design Allesi & Trollip); (4) Analysis of teacher need and student; and (5) expert validation. The data that analyzed in this study are quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data in the form of data from questionnaire, while qualitative data in the form of interviews and observation.The data sources in this study were 150 students and 30 teachers who took English lessons. Indonesia in grade 6 at 15 elementary schools/Islamic elementary schools throughout South Sumatra . The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitative data analysis was carried out by calculating the average value of the Likert scale for each statement, then interpreted in relation to the tendency of respondents (teachers and students, and validators) on the choices. Qualitative data analysis used coding, in the form of open responses into the same theme or category according to the criteria , involving expert validation, limited trials, and data triangulation. The results of this study indicate that 28% student state very need , 42% need , 22% No need , And 8% very No need . Analysis of teacher needs shows that 58% of teachers stated that they really needed it , 42% need , 0% no need , and 0% very unnecessary . The validation results show that the percentage of language validation results with a score of 88 (very valid), material validation with a score of 90 (very valid), and media validation with a score of 90 (very valid). The conclusion of the validation analysis results is very valid with an average of 89 (very valid) . The practicality test shows that the average product is in the very practical category with a score of 89. This study concludes that e-module teaching materials assisted by the book creator application on writing material are suitable for use in elementary school.
The Problem of Integrating Pancasila Student Profile with Islamic Religious Education Material Through the Implementation of Content Differentiation Learning in Elementary School
Authors: Ihwanah Al , Ismail Fajri , Astrid Annisa , Maryamah  , Sukirman
Published: January 2025

This study aims to describe the problem of integrating Pancasila student profile with Islamic Religious Education materials through the implementation of content differentiation learning in elementary school. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. The subjects include teachers, principals, and students from several elementary schools in the research area, while the object of study is the implementation of content differentiation in PAI learning. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured using source and method triangulation. This study found that integrating the Pancasila Student Profile with Islamic Religious Education (PAI) materials through content differentiation is hindered by limited teacher understanding, lack of planning time, and insufficient resources. The causes include low teacher competence, an unsupportive curriculum, and weak collaboration. Recommended solutions include teacher training, curriculum development, and strengthening stakeholder collaboration.The conclusion highlights the importance of improving teacher competence through continuous professional development, creating practical guidelines for content differentiation, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to provide adequate resources. The study recommends intensive training for teachers and the development of a curriculum that supports the implementation of content differentiation, aiming to shape students' character in alignment with the values of the Profile of Pancasila Student.
Effectiveness of the SAVI (Somatic, Auditory, Visualization, and Intellectual) Learning Model on Students' Science Literacy Ability in Elementary School
Authors: Ida Fiteriani Ida Fiteriani , Baharudin  , Uswatun Khasanah
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the SAVI learning model on students' science literacy skill in science subject. The research approach used in this study is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample will be purposively selected from two existing ones classes, with one class as the experimental group and one class as the control group. Class B, as the experimental group, will consist of 29 students, while Class C, as the control group, will consist of 27 students, making the total research sample 56 students. In this study, the instrument usedis a test. This test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions designed to measure students' scientific literacy skills after the implementation of the SAVI model. The post-test data will be analyzed using the paired sample t-test statistical method to determine significant differences in scientific literacy skills. The results of this study conclude that the Sig. (2-tailed) value is 0.000 < 0.05. This indicates the effectiveness of the SAVI learning model on the scientific literacyskills of fourth grade students at SDN Purwodadi Simpang. The results of this study are expected to provide practical results guidance for teachers in designing and implementing more effective learning strategies in the classroom. By understanding the impact of the SAVI model on scientific literacy, educators can adapt this method to meet diverselearning needs and improve students' academic outcomes.
Advancing Sick Sinus Syndrome Research in an Aging World: A Comprehensive Network Analysis
Authors: Ogasawara Naruaki
Published: January 2025

Aim: This study investigates global collaboration networks in Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) research from 2000 to 2023, focusing on key contributors and trends. As SSS becomes more prevalent in aging populations, understanding these networks is crucial for advancing research in the field. Method: Using 1,693 SSS-related publications from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection, network analysis was performed in Python (Version 3.10.5) via PyCharm. Macro-level indicators-network density, clustering coefficient, number of components, and average path length-were analyzed. Micro-level indicatorsdegree centrality, closeness centrality, and betweenness centrality-were used to assess key figures and institutions. Result: Collaboration increased over time, with higher network density and stronger local clusters, though fragmentation persisted. Key researchers, including Giuseppe Boriani (Italy) and Michael Glikson (Israel), were identified as central figures. The analysis revealed consistent regional and institutional collaboration patterns, reflecting the growing importance of global partnerships. Conclusion: This study highlights the significance of international collaboration in SSS research. While efforts have increased, fragmentation remains, indicating room for greater integration. Identifying influential researchers and institutions can help foster further collaboration and advance SSS treatment, especially as global aging trends drive the need for more research.
UVC-Induced Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage Repair Status in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients with Different Responses to Nivolumab Therapy
Authors: Papanikolaou Christina , Economopoulou Panagiota , Gavrielatou Niki , Mavroeidi Dimitra , Psyrri Amanda , Souliotis Vassilis L.
Published: January 2025

Accumulation of evidence highlights the crosstalk between the DNA damage repair and the immune system. Herein, we tested the hypothesis that in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), DNA repair capacity of patients’ PBMCs correlates with therapeutic response to immune checkpoint blockade. Following in vitro UVC irradiation, oxidative stress, apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP) lesions, endogenous/baseline DNA damage and DNA damage repair efficiency were evaluated in three HNSCC (UM-SCC-11A, Cal-33, BB49) and two normal cell lines (RPMI-1788, 1BR-3h-T), as well as in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 15 healthy controls (HC) and 49 recurrent/metastatic HNSCC patients at baseline (8 responders, 41 non-responders to subsequent nivolumab therapy). HNSCC cell lines showed lower DNA repair efficiency, increased oxidative stress and higher AP-sites than normal ones (all P < 0.001). Moreover, patients’ PBMCs exhibited increased endogenous/baseline DNA damage, decreased DNA repair capacity, augmented oxidative stress and higher AP-sites than PBMCs from HC (all P < 0.001). Importantly, PBMCs from responders to nivolumab therapy showed lower endogenous/baseline DNA damage, higher DNA repair capacities, decreased oxidative stress and reduced AP-sites than non-responders (all P < 0.05). Together, we demonstrate that oxidative stress status and DNA repair efficiency evaluated in PBMCs from HNSCC patients correlate with response to immune checkpoint blockade.
Sesquiterpene Lactones as Promising Phytochemicals to Cease Metastatic Propagation of Cancer
Authors: Mehdikhani Fatemeh , Hajimehdipoor Homa , Tansaz Mojgan , Maresca Marc , Rajabi Sadegh
Published: January 2025

Cancer metastasis remains the most challenging issue in cancer therapy. Recent reports show that cancer metastasis accounts for over 90% of cancer-associated deaths in the world. Metastasis is a multi-step process by which cancer cells spread to distant tissues and organs beyond the primary site. The metastatic propagation of different cancers is under the surveillance of several regulating processes and factors related to cellular signaling pathways. Plant-derived phytochemicals are bioactive components of plants with a variety of biological and medicinal activities. Several phytochemicals have been shown to target various molecular factors in cancer cells to tackle metastasis. Sesquiterpene lactones, as a diverse group of plant-derived phytochemicals with a variety of biological activities, have been shown to suppress the promotion and progression of different cancer types by acting on multiple cell signaling pathways. This review article briefly describes the process of metastasis and its components. Then, sesquiterpene lactones with the ability to target and inhibit invasion, migration, and metastasis along with the molecular mechanisms of their effects on different cancers are described in detail.
AI-Based Smart Security System Using IoT for Smart Home Applications
Authors: Sabit Hakilo
Published: January 2025

This study presents the design and development of an AI-based Smart Security System leveraging IoT technology for smart home applications. The research focuses on exploring and evaluating various Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) options, particularly in video processing and smart home security. The system is structured around key components: IoT technology elements, software management of IoT interactions, AI-driven video processing, and user information delivery methods. Each component’s selection is based on a comparative analysis of alternative approaches, emphasizing the advantages of the chosen solutions. The study provides an in-depth discussion of the theoretical framework and implementation strategies used to integrate these technologies into the security system. Results from the system’s deployment and testing are analyzed, highlighting the system’s performance and the challenges faced during integration. The study also addresses how these challenges were mitigated through specific adaptations. Finally, potential future enhancements are suggested to further improve the system, including recommendations on how these upgrades could advance the functionality and effectiveness of AI-based Smart Security Systems in smart home applications.
Uncovering the Host Range-Lifestyle Relationship in the Endophytic and Anthracnose Pathogenic Genus Colletotrichum
Authors: Newfeld Jacy , Ujimatsu Ren , Hiruma Kei
Published: January 2025

Colletotrichum includes agriculturally and scientifically important pathogens that infect numerous plants. They can also adopt an endophytic lifestyle, refraining from causing disease and/or even promoting plant growth when inoculated on a non-susceptible host. In this manner, the host range of a Colletotrichum fungus can shift, depending on whether it exhibits endophytic or pathogenic lifestyles. Here, we aim to disentangle the relationship between lifestyle and host range in Colletotrichum. We discuss the ways in which pathogenic Colletotrichum species may act endophytically on alternative hosts, the molecular mechanisms underlying lifestyle, and the merits of using endophytic fungi alongside pathogenic fungi in research. In particular, we reference the Arabidopsis thaliana-Colletotrichum tofieldiae study system as a potential model for elucidating the dual roles of plant-fungus interactions, both beneficial and pathogenic, through integrative omics approaches and reverse genetics. This approach could identify key molecular targets for effective pathogen management in agriculture. Lastly, we propose an idea in which pathogenic lifestyle occupies a different host range than the endophytic lifestyle. This will enhance our understanding of pathogenicity and endophytism in a globally significant fungal genus and lays the groundwork for future research examining molecular determinants of lifestyle in plant-associated fungi.
Oocytes and choline-containing micronutrient complexes. A systematic review of pharmacological effects
Authors:   Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Gromova O.A. , Torshin I.Yu. ,   Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ilovayskaya I.A. ,   M.F.Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Clinical Research Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

Oocyte aging and micronutrient status are two important factors affecting oocyte quality. Maintaining a healthy balance of micronutrients is an essential approach to improving oocyte quality. Choline is an under-consumed but highly valuable micronutrient for nutritional support during pregnancy.
Objective. A systematic review of publications devoted to the connection between micronutrients (including choline) and oocyte physiology.
Materials and methods. A total of 3285 publications were found for the query “(oocyte OR oocytes) AND (choline OR vitamin OR vitamin* OR trace elements...)” in the PUBMED database of biomedical literature. These publications were systematically reviewed using current techniques for big data analysis developed within topological and metric approach to data mining.
Results. The 55 most informative biomedical terms were identified and grouped into clusters (molecular and physiological mechanisms of micronutrient action on morphogenesis, morphogenesis and inflammation, chronic pathologies due to dysmorphogenesis, and pathogenesis of neurodegeneration). The molecular and physiological mechanisms of micronutrient action on morphogenesis, inflammation, and chronic pathologies due to dysmorphogenesis are described in this article. The effects of choline, an overlooked micronutrient in nutritional support during pregnancy, are detailed. The effects of choline and its derivatives on oocyte functioning (including the participation of choline in the realization of the biological role of folate) are reported. The results of metabolomic analysis of the connection between choline and oocyte functioning, the effect of choline on fetal malformations and oocyte cytoprotection are presented.
Conclusion. Women over 35 years of age are at higher risk of infertility, pregnancy pathologies and congenital malformations. Therefore, in the preconception period, women in this age group should ensure adequate intake of choline and its synergistic micronutrients that inhibit oocyte aging (vitamins A, D3, E, PP, B8, B5, B12, B6, and folate). In addition, choline-containing micronutrient complexes can play an important role in current assisted reproductive technology procedures.
Current perspectives on calcium homeostasis and pregnancy
Authors:   Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Torshin I.Yu. , Gromov A.N. ,   Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Gromova O.A. ,   Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control”, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

Studies on the effects of calcium and its deficiency on the maternal-placental-fetal system are systematized, specific molecular and biological mechanisms of calcium adaptogenic activity are described. The increase in calcium intake helps to reduce blood pressure and stress in pregnant women, prevent pre-eclampsia, osteopenia and osteoporosis, insulin resistance and has longterm effects on the offspring.
Key words: calcium homeostasis, pregnancy, stress, adaptation, data analysis, osteotropic nutraceuticals
Infancias argentinas en el contexto de la pandemia. Análisis de sus experiencias a través de dibujos, sueños y relatos
Authors: López Mariana Beatriz , Drivet Leandro , Schaufler María Laura
Published: January 2025

Introducción: en el contexto de pandemia y pospandemia, se señaló la vulnerabilidad de niños y niñas al desarrollo de problemas de salud mental. En este estudio, exploramos las vivencias de niños y niñas del litoral argentino a través del análisis de relatos y dibujos. Método: se recabaron relatos y dibujos producidos durante la pandemia. Se seleccionaron 36 producciones de niños y niñas de entre 5 y 9 años. Realizamos un análisis proyectivo con base en la bibliografía psicoanalítica sobre tests gráficos. Resultados: las producciones evidenciaron sentimientos de constricción en el ambiente familiar, conflictos respecto de las relaciones con el ambiente social externo y en torno a la autonomía, y búsqueda de refugio en la fantasía. Aparecieron, también, indicadores de baja energía vital y de tensión en las relaciones íntimas. Conclusión: el encierro adquirió un lugar central en el conjunto de vivencias vinculadas a la pandemia. El aislamiento social, particularmente respecto de pares, produjo gran sufrimiento. Teniendo en cuenta el valor protector de la amistad, parece fundamental para el cuidado de la salud en contextos críticos limitar al mínimo el aislamiento infantil.
Inconsciente ideológico, ethos histórico y afecto: las formas históricas de la individualidad y la problematización del barroco
Authors: Garrido Violeta
Published: January 2025

El artículo presenta los principales estudios de Juan Carlos Rodríguez (1993, 2017), Fredric Jameson (2013, 2015) y Bolívar Echeverría (1996, 1998) que abordan el surgimiento de la modernidad, su impacto en la esfera de la cultura y la subsiguiente constitución de un tipo específico de individualidad. A partir de ciertos conceptos clave, aquellos ofrecen una explicación de las relaciones entre la economía de mercado que empieza a surgir en la transición que va del feudalismo al capitalismo y ciertas disposiciones que aparecen en determinados productos culturales y comienzan a considerar al individuo como un sujeto que se autodetermina libremente, lo que da cuenta del hecho de que la ideología manifiesta un carácter constructivo. Analizando similitudes y diferencias, el texto propone una lectura complementaria de todos ellos argumentando que hacen referencia, de formas originales, a un fenómeno común.
Homini cochlea o tiburón del rendimiento. El horizonte subjetivo por venir en el marco del capitalismo contemporáneo pospandémico
Authors: Botero Bernal Andrés , Aguirre Román Javier Orlando , Almeyda Sarmiento Juan David
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación expone las alternativas subjetivas que pueden acontecer en el marco del capitalismo contemporáneo desde la mirada filosófica de Byung-Chul Han. Para ello, se recurre a tres momentos: el primero, describe la actual sociedad neoliberal en el marco de la pospandemia; el segundo, trabaja el concepto de tiburón del rendimiento como una figura hegemónica en la dominación sistémica del sujeto; y, finalmente, se expone el concepto de homini cochlea como una alternativa no hegemónica de resistir a estos mecanismos y dispositivos subjetivos que buscan mantener la reproducción del neoliberalismo. Toda esta reflexión sobre los modos de comprender la producción de subjetividad parte de una interpretación del pensamiento de Byung-Chul Han a la vez que se enmarca su filosofía en los debates contemporáneos frente a los modos de control del neoliberalismo, por lo que las mayorías de las directrices filosóficas, en este manuscrito, siguen su forma de comprender el mundo y el modo en que esta converge con otros pensadores.
Unlocking barriers and strategies of halal certification for micro and small enterprises in Indonesia: Analytic network process approach
Authors: Anwar Fathoni Muhammad , Dwi Priyatno Prima , Faizi  , Suko Wiryanto Fadhli , Rachbini Widarto , Suryani
Published: January 2025

This study aims to identify and prioritize the barriers and strategies to improve halal certification accessibility for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Indonesia. The paper utilized the analytic network process (ANP) to model interrelationships among barriers and strategies. Data were collected through structured interviews and surveys involving representatives from halal certification bodies (e.g., BPJPH), government agencies (e.g., DKUM Depok), and experts from academia specializing in halal certification and MSE development. The findings highlight three major barriers: financial constraints, regulatory complexities, and limited awareness among MSE owners. Financial constraints include high certification fees and costs associated with compliance. Regulatory complexities stem from the intricate procedures and bureaucratic inefficiencies in the certification process, which deter small businesses from participating. Additionally, limited awareness and understanding of halal certification’s importance and procedures exacerbate the problem, particularly among MSEs in rural or underdeveloped regions. Financial support, regulatory reforms, and educational programs emerged as the most critical strategies for overcoming these barriers. Specifically, reducing certification fees and simplifying regulatory procedures were deemed essential to increase the uptake of halal certification among MSEs. By integrating actionable insights, this study provides a roadmap for policymakers to foster a supportive ecosystem for MSEs in the halal economy. The recommendations emphasize a balanced approach that combines financial assistance, regulatory reforms, and educational initiatives to address the multifaceted barriers. This analysis contributes to the broader discourse on enhancing MSE participation in the halal market, offering implications for both local and international stakeholders seeking to optimize the halal certification process.
Acknowledgment The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbudristek RI) for providing financial support for this investigation. This study would not have been possible without their generous funding and commitment to advancing research in Indonesia. We also extend our appreciation to all the respondents and participants who contributed valuable insights and data for this study, as well as to the institutions involved for their support and collaboration.
A Survey on Open World Learning For Image Segmentation: Definitions, Challenges, and Directions
Authors: Brilhador Anderson , Lazzaretti André , Lopes Heitor
Published: January 2025

This article provides a survey of open-world learning in the context of image segmentation and a subset of associated tasks that exhibit desirable characteristics for real-world applications, such as autonomous driving, industrial inspection, medical diagnosis, remote sensing, among others. The objective is to identify the main approaches, challenges, and gaps in this research field. Through a rigorous procedure, 39 articles published between 2013 and 2023 were selected for analysis. Then, a review was conducted to examine these documents, and three main research questions were posed. After an extensive analysis, results indicate that open-world learning for image segmentation has been explored only recently, and it seems to be a promising field of research for the upcoming years. Established on this reviewed literature, we provide the potential directions and open gaps for future works on this topic.
Enhanced flood prediction using LSTM and climate parameters: multi-station analysis of snowmelt-induced flooding in the Red River of the North
Authors: Atashi Vida , Gorji Hamed Taheri
Published: January 2025

Flooding in cold regions, particularly driven by snowmelt and climate variability, presents complex challenges for accurate prediction and effective risk management. The current study aims to bridge these gaps by integrating all three components – cold region river systems, long short-term memory (LSTM) modeling, and a broader set of climate variables. Specifically, we incorporate additional climate parameters, including air temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind speed, into the LSTM model. Using 12 years of hourly water level data (2007–2019) from three USGS stations along the Red River – Pembina, Drayton, and Grand Forks – the model predicts water levels at lead times of 6, 12 h, 1 day, 3 days, and 1 week. The incorporation of climate variables significantly improved short-term prediction accuracy, achieving R2 values of 0.999 for 6-h forecasts across all stations, demonstrating the potential for real-time flood warning systems. For 1-week predictions, R2 values were 0.778 for Grand Forks, 0.816 for Drayton, and 0.864 for Pembina, reflecting a decrease in accuracy with longer prediction horizons. These findings highlight the effectiveness of LSTM models for short-term flood forecasting in snowmelt-prone regions and underscore the need for further refinement to address long-term hydrological forecasting challenges, particularly under variable climatic conditions.
How can we adapt together? Assessing how legal frameworks address collaboration between the urban water sector and spatial planning
Authors: Gomes Costa Tavares Vinagre Vítor Hugo , Fidélis Teresa , Luís Ana
Published: January 2025

Climate change presents novel challenges for water management, both in the context of water excess and scarcity, and it is expected to afflict the world in the coming years. The necessity of strong collaboration between urban water management and spatial planning to facilitate adaptation to climate change has been underlined in the literature. Considering the potential of the legislative context to foster this collaboration, this article examines how the objectives and measures for collaboration are foreseen in a set of legal documents. The article focuses on the Portuguese legal context. As a southern European country, Portugal is situated in one region most susceptible to climate change impacts, including water scarcity and flooding. A systematic document analysis was conducted to examine how collaboration is formally foreseen in a set of legislation, plans, programs, and water management-related contracts. The findings reveal that although plans and programs include recommendations for collaboration, this inclusion is much poorer in regulations where the establishment of the necessary steps remains weak. Contractual arrangements between water sector grantors and concessionaires have shown to be even poorer at fostering such collaboration. Further studies applied to other countries could shed light on this challenge.
Unveiling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on water quality: a case study on Ain-Silan and Ain-Karma sources
Authors: Mizane Nour El Houda , Houha Belgacem , Khelifi Amira , Bettache Nabila , Ahmed Salman
Published: January 2025

The water quality may change over time due to a variety of physical, chemical, and biological conditions. The objectives of this study were to use statistical methods to compare the composition of cations and anions in water before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The statistical method (ordinary least square regression) employed to assess the relationships between water quality parameters involved calculating the coefficient of determination (R2). Two key sampling sites, Ain-Karma (urban, Khenchela city) and Ain-Silan (rural), had frequent sample collection over seven years (2015–2022). Parameters analyzed include electrical conductivity (EC), pH, sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), ammonium (NH4), nitrate (NO3), chloride (Cl), sulfate (SO4), and nitrite (NO2). At Ain-Silan, the regression models show R² values of 0.8708 for Mg, 0.850 for SO4, and 0.7495 for NO3, highlighting their significant changes over time and importance as water quality predictors. At Ain-Karma, NO2, NH4, and Mg exhibit high R2 values of 0.8418, 0.7947, and 0.8347, respectively, underscoring their critical roles in water quality prediction. These strong correlations suggest that fluctuations in these parameters significantly influence water quality, reflecting both anthropogenic and natural processes.
Testing Methods for Masonry Cores: A way forward to increase reliability of mechanical properties evaluation
Authors: Esposito Rita , Ferretti Francesca
Published: January 2025

The assessment of unreinforced brick masonry structures and infrastructure is a worldwide challenge for the development of resilient urban areas and preservation of historical assets. Among other factors, the estimation of mechanical performance of masonry in existing construction is of importance. However, the characterisation effort does not always satisfy the requirements from structural analyses point of view, i.e. need of elastic, strength and toughness properties, and/or from technical point of view, i.e. use of conventional technical expertise and limited invasiveness. In this respect, the new RILEM Technical Committee CTM aims at promoting the use of tests on masonry cores for the evaluation of compression and shear properties of unreinforced masonry with regular units. Upon a state-of-the-art review, a database of previous experimental test series will be created to identify influencing factors (e.g., core’s geometry, boundary conditions). Selected testing procedures will be compared at various international institutes for a variety of masonry types typically used in existing structures and infrastructure. By comparing results with standardise tests, correction factors will be identified. Eventually, testing guidelines to characterise masonry with core specimens will be defined and shared within the research and engineering community.
Market Solution to Environmental Tragedy with Coasean Bargaining, Commons in the Form of Common Property, and International Human Rights Law
Authors: Noga Aljosa
Published: January 2025

This article argues that common property arrangements are relevant for Coasean bargaining, that commons can be understood as a common property institution suitable for Coasean bargaining, and that international human rights law can support commons and facilitate such bargaining for the sake of attaining a better environment. An environmental tragedy of the commons, regardless if occurring in shared resource domains or in relation to shared resources in other regards, can also be synonymous with general environmental decline. Environmental degradation is, at times, described as the production of negative externalities, i.e. effects produced by the use of a resource which negatively impact other users, the environment, or humanity at large. A traditional solution for such externalities, especially in the context of the tragedy of the commons, is privatisation of resources with private property. Contemporarily, however, private property and privatisation is considered flawed because it fails to remove such externalities which are shared by everyone, and which accumulate into general ruin (such as adverse climate change). Nevertheless, property still lies at the heart of many market solutions to environmental degradation, including solutions such as the Coase theorem, which in turn has also traditionally favoured private property. The answer to the conundrum of what property solution could more aptly allow the market to resolve issues like the tragedy of commons may then reside with the concept of commons. The general improvement of our environment may lie with commons permeated by common property facets and human rights that empower people to protect their environments, and by extension, achieve more sustainability, through Coasean bargaining (negotiation) with emitters on the market, without the direct interference by the State.
Exploring the Unidimensionality of the GAD-7 for South African First Responders: Evidence from Multiple Psychometric Approaches
Authors: Padmanabhanunni Anita , Pretorius Tyrone
Published: January 2025

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a prevalent mental health condition and the GAD-7 is widely used as a screening tool and measure of GAD severity. However, research has yielded conflicting findings regarding the factor structure of the instrument, with some studies supporting a unidimensional interpretation while others suggest a two-factor solution. These inconsistencies highlight the importance of validating the GAD-7 across diverse populations. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties and factor structure of the GAD-7 among South African first responders (n = 429). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire along with the GAD-7, the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist, and subscales from the Maslach Burnout Inventory, namely Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization. The dimensionality of the GAD-7 was examined using Mokken Scale Analysis (MSA), parallel analysis, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a Schmid-Leiman transformation. Results supported the unidimensionality of the GAD-7. MSA indicated that all items were loaded onto a single scale, with strong inter-item correlations and a high H-coefficient. The parallel analysis confirmed that only one factor was necessary, and the Schmid-Leiman transformation extracted a general factor accounting for 84% of the item variance. Furthermore, the reliability of the GAD-7 was excellent, with alpha and omega coefficients exceeding 0.90, indicating high internal consistency. The strong reliability and validity of the GAD-7 in this study reinforce its utility as a reliable tool for assessing generalized anxiety in a non-clinical setting.
Designing the First Pregnancy Guaranteed Income Program in the United States: Qualitative Needs Assessment and Human-Centered Design to Develop the Abundant Birth Project
Authors: Karasek Deborah , Williams Jazzmin C , Taylor Michaela A , De La Cruz Monica M , Arteaga Stephanie , Bell Sabra , Castillo Esperanza , Chand Maile A , Coats Anjeanette , Hubbard Erin M , Love-Goodlett Latriece , Powell Breezy , Spellen Solaire , Malawa Zea , Gomez Anu Manchikanti
Published: January 2025

Background

Racial inequities in pregnancy outcomes persist despite investments in clinical, educational, and behavioral interventions, indicating that a new approach is needed to address the root causes of health disparities. Guaranteed income during pregnancy has the potential to narrow racial health inequities for birthing people and infants by alleviating financial stress.

Objective

We describe community-driven formative research to design the first pregnancy-guaranteed income program in the United States—the Abundant Birth Project (ABP). Informed by birth equity and social determinants of health perspectives, ABP targets upstream structural factors to improve racial disparities in maternal and infant health.

Methods

The research team included community researchers, community members with lived experience as Black or Pacific Islander pregnant, and parenting people in the San Francisco Bay Area. The team conducted needs assessment interviews and facilitated focus groups with participants using human-centered design methods. Needs assessment participants later served as co-designers of the ABP program and research, sharing their experiences with financial hardships and government benefits programs and providing recommendations on key program elements, including fund disbursement, eligibility, and amount.

Results

Housing affordability and the high cost of living in San Francisco emerged as significant sources of stress in pregnancy. Participants reported prohibitively low income eligibility thresholds and burdensome enrollment processes as challenges or barriers to existing social services. These insights guided the design of prototypes of ABP’s program components, which were used in a design sprint to determine the final components. Based on this design process, the ABP program offered US $1000/month for 12 months to pregnant Black and Pacific Islander people, selected through a lottery called an abundance drawing.

Conclusions

The formative design process maximized community input and shared decision-making to co-design a guaranteed income program for Black and Pacific Islander women and people. Our upstream approach and community research model can inform the development of public health and social service programs.
Designing the First Pregnancy Guaranteed Income Program in the United States: Qualitative Needs Assessment and Human-Centered Design to Develop the Abundant Birth Project (Preprint)
Authors: Karasek Deborah , Williams Jazzmin C , Taylor Michaela A , De La Cruz Monica M , Arteaga Stephanie , Bell Sabra , Castillo Esperanza , Chand Maile A , Coats Anjeanette , Hubbard Erin M , Love-Goodlett Latriece , Powell Breezy , Spellen Solaire , Malawa Zea , Gomez Anu Manchikanti
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Racial inequities in pregnancy outcomes persist despite investments in clinical, educational, and behavioral interventions, indicating that a new approach is needed to address the root causes of health disparities. Guaranteed income during pregnancy has the potential to narrow racial health inequities for birthing people and infants by alleviating financial stress.

OBJECTIVE

We describe community-driven formative research to design the first pregnancy-guaranteed income program in the United States—the Abundant Birth Project (ABP). Informed by birth equity and social determinants of health perspectives, ABP targets upstream structural factors to improve racial disparities in maternal and infant health.

METHODS

The research team included community researchers, community members with lived experience as Black or Pacific Islander pregnant, and parenting people in the San Francisco Bay Area. The team conducted needs assessment interviews and facilitated focus groups with participants using human-centered design methods. Needs assessment participants later served as co-designers of the ABP program and research, sharing their experiences with financial hardships and government benefits programs and providing recommendations on key program elements, including fund disbursement, eligibility, and amount.

RESULTS

Housing affordability and the high cost of living in San Francisco emerged as significant sources of stress in pregnancy. Participants reported prohibitively low income eligibility thresholds and burdensome enrollment processes as challenges or barriers to existing social services. These insights guided the design of prototypes of ABP’s program components, which were used in a design sprint to determine the final components. Based on this design process, the ABP program offered US $1000/month for 12 months to pregnant Black and Pacific Islander people, selected through a lottery called an abundance drawing.

CONCLUSIONS

The formative design process maximized community input and shared decision-making to co-design a guaranteed income program for Black and Pacific Islander women and people. Our upstream approach and community research model can inform the development of public health and social service programs.