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Peripheral cementifying fibroma of the oral cavity: A case report
Authors: Mehra Garima , Mahajan Aarti , Agarwal Gaurav
Published: October 2023

Peripheral cementifying fibroma is a relatively uncommon, solitary, nonneoplastic gingival growth. They are usually painless and are often ignored by the patient until they become symptomatic or are diagnosed by the dentist. Due to long-standing, undiagnosed lesions, ulcerations were common. A recurrence rate of 5 – 20% was seen after excision. It depends on the diagnosis, the efficacy of the surgical removal, and the reduction of local irritating factors associated with their aetiology. Histologic diagnoses for the lesions are recommended clinically; they may be similar to various lesions, but the recurrence rates may differ. This report discusses a peripheral certifying fibroma affecting the mandibular posterior region; the lesion was excised surgically, followed by appropriate treatment.
Comparative evaluation of herbal toothpaste formulations: A preliminary study
Authors: Shaikh Afroj Ayyaj
Published: October 2023

: Toothpaste, available in gel or paste form, maintains oral hygiene through brushing. This research aims to develop herbal toothpaste formulations, avoiding potential side effects of chemical compounds found in conventional products.

This study assesses herbal toothpaste formulations for effective dental hygiene, specifically investigating natural ingredients like neem leaves, babul leaves, akkarkara leaves, guava leaves, jamun seeds, vidanga, Vajradanti, and clove fruit, traditionally used for dental care.

We assessed sensory and physical characteristics of the newly formulated herbal toothpaste, following Bureau of Indian Standards criteria. Comparative analysis showed laboratory-developed toothpaste performing similarly to Dantkranti, Babool, and Colgate toothpaste brands.

The laboratory-created herbal toothpaste matched the essential toothpaste properties of three popular brands.

This preliminary in vitro study suggests herbal toothpaste's potential as an effective and safe alternative for oral hygiene. Further research and clinical studies are needed to validate these findings and explore their dental care applications.
Intoxicación por cocaína en un lactante de 4 meses, en un contexto de maltrato infantil. Reporte de un caso
Authors: Fuentes Ferrera Zara , VIDAL ESTEBAN ANA , Cervera Bravo Áurea , Román Gómez María
Published: October 2023

ANTECEDENTES: La intoxicación por sustancias ilícitas (drogas) en los servicios de urgencias de pediatría es un evento poco frecuente, especialmente en niños menores de 3 años. La intoxicación por cocaína en la infancia puede producirse de forma pasiva o por administración intencionada.
CASO CLÍNICO: Lactante de 4 meses, que consultó por edema palpebral derecho, lesiones cutáneas, somno lencia excesiva y rechazo de alimento. El estado general del paciente era regular, se quejaba, tenía palidez cutánea y se observaron varias equimosis y hematomas pequeños en diferentes estadios evolutivos, además de lesiones compatibles con arañazos en el rostro, micropetequias en el dorso del pene y fisuras anales. Los estudios de laboratorio reportaron alteración de la función hepática. El examen toxicológico de orina informó positividad para cocaína. Recibió sueroterapia por vía intravenosa en las primeras 12 horas del ingreso, con resultado negativo de cocaína en orina en las primeras 24 horas. La evolución clínica fue favorable y se normalizaron los valores de transaminasas, creatinfosfocinasa y troponina a los 12 días de su ingreso. También se observó disminución progresiva de los hematomas. Se estableció el diagnóstico de hipertransaminasemia secundaria a intoxicación por cocaína y sospecha de maltrato físico.
CONCLUSIONES: Los pacientes con maltrato físico (abuso infantil) tienen mayor riesgo de exposición a drogas o sustancias ilícitas, por lo que este estudio apoya la recomendación de llevar a cabo un cribado toxicológico en estos casos.
Colitis aguda severa: una manifestación poco frecuente de colitis ulcerativa resistente al tratamiento en pediatría
Authors: Rojas Maruri Cesar Mauricio , Cadena León José Francisco , Ignorosa Arellano Karen Rubí , Santos-Jasso Karla Alejandra , Sarmiento Abril Marcos
Published: October 2023

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The Role of Capital Markets in Funding MSMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Altman Edward I. , Sabato Gabriele
Published: October 2023

Facilitating access for MSMEs to capital markets, for example through the issuance of mini-bonds, is a key objective of policymakers and regulations in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, there is no systematic evidence regarding the development of these markets in the region, nor of the obstacles to their growth. This document reports on the results of eight case studies and a large survey of regulators and market participants in the region. Some key conclusions emerge. First, these instruments must be specifically tailored to MSMEs, providing more flexibility than those offered to larger companies. This study finds that governments can play a fundamental role in achieving this as well as in increasing trust in new forms of MSME funding through capital markets. Incentives, such as guarantees or tax incentives, can be offered to facilitate faster adoption. The study also finds that regulation must be tailored and proportional to the nature of smaller firms, or they may quickly become discouraged and disengaged, causing the markets to fail. Also, governments that invest more in the financial education of MSMEs achieve better outcomes. On the industry side, capital markets whose exchanges support investors in the screening and risk assessment of issuers and build a strong credit culture are more successful. Finally, the study finds that having a healthy relationship among regulators, exchanges, and fintechs increases opportunities for MSMEs and accelerates the development of technologies that can support faster and more effective deployment of funds through capital markets.
Development of Green Economy: Myth or Real Admiration
Authors: S. Bobushev Temirbek
Published: October 2023

It will soon be 10 years since the international community, speaking out about the causes of climate change at the global level, has gradually moved on to the issue of transition to the development of a “green” economy as an acceptable way out of the situation of growing greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. However, despite serious contradictions between the capabilities and readiness of countries to transition to a green economy, politicians in a number of developed countries and, above all, the European Union (EU), argue that such a transition is possible in the short term and has even already been accomplished in some countries. as if by default. How should such assurances be accepted - as real anticipations of a process that has not yet taken place, or should the attention of scientists and the public be focused on obvious inconsistencies or obstacles to such a transition? Complications on the discussed path of transition from a market to a “green” economy give rise to many questions that require clear, concise and well-founded answers and solutions.
Efforts to Improve the Accuracy of Information About Electroconvulsive Therapy Given to Patients and Families
Authors: Read John , Harrop Chris , Geekie Jim
Published: October 2023

Objective:Many thousands of people still receive electroconvulsive therapy but it remains highly contested. A recent audit of the United Kingdom patient information leaflets found multiple inaccuracies and omissions, minimizing risks and exaggerating benefits (e.g., only six leaflets mentioned cardiovascular events). This study reports efforts to improve accuracy for patients and families.Methods:Letters were sent twice to managers of all 51 United Kingdom National Health Service trusts (regional bodies which deliver most health care) detailing the audit’s findings and the accuracy of their own trust’s leaflet, also asking what changes would be undertaken.Results:Only nine trusts responded and three committed to improvements. The Royal College of Psychiatrists released a slightly better but still highly misleading information sheet. Efforts to engage government and all other relevant United Kingdom bodies failed.Conclusions:Trusts are unwilling to correct misinformation/ensure balanced information.
The Development of Global Education in the Korean Social Studies Curriculum
Authors:   Global Studeis Education Association, Park Seongin
Published: October 2023

This study examined the development of global education in South Korean social studies curriculum. It analyzed the curriculum changes from the post-liberation era to 2022, focusing on each period to understand the transformations in global education reflected in the national curriculum. The research investigated the stages of introducing global education for international understanding, its establishment for nationalistic globalization, the leap towards global citizenship education, and the inclusion of global education in the latest curriculum reflecting the concept of global competence. Through this analysis, I aimed to review how the perspective of global education has been reflected, maintained, transformed, and developed in South Korean social studies curriculum. Based on the findings, I suggested the direction of global education in schools in the future.
Analytical study of opportunities for Next Generation Biofuels Market
Authors: Gupta Sumeet , Abhilash Chaudhary  , Srivastava Pranjal
Published: October 2023

The emergence of better science around the issue of land use change associated with the production and usage of biofuels cast doubt on the use of first-generation biofuels, made from edible agricultural feedstocks, as a tool to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. While many countries sought to enter the international biofuels market, and draw on the latest technology to move away from crop based biofuels and into cellulosic and algae-based advanced fuels. By 2015, liquid biofuels had become commonly traded commodities worldwide. The impetus behind biofuels was partially due to novel drivers such as green jobs and the interest in the decarbonization of specific sectors of the economy such as transport, but also to provide countries dependent on oil imports with an alternative to enhance their energy security and create new export opportunities.

In 2015, countries made commitments toward a more environmentally balanced future through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and now seek to expand policies for low-carbon development after the agreement reached in Paris at COP21. The year also marked a milestone in the bioeconomy, as the point in time when the production of second-generation biofuels (2G) finally took off at commercial scale. Developing countries now face a new set of market opportunities and policy dilemmas to enhance their usage of biomass, which can now be transformed into more valuable products. Developing countries interested in engaging in advanced biofuel markets for the attainment of the SDGs, and as an instrument to meet their commitments under COP21. By carrying out a non-exhaustive mapping of cellulosic ethanol projects and recent policy lessons around the globe.

Next generation biofuels made from non-edible feedstocks, put forward a promising response to the food versus fuel debate. Nevertheless, process improvements have been a key factor in decreasing costs for the industry and allowing market expansion. Historically, the United States of America (US) has had the largest installed capacity for cellulosic ethanol production of deployed second-generation biofuel facilities, followed by China, Canada, European Union (EU) and Brazil, respectively. Projects in these countries vary significantly in their technological approaches and feedstocks used for fuel production, including the use of corn stover, sugarcane bagasse, municipal solid waste, and forestry residues, among others. One common trait is that companies that possess technology and knowledge in the European Union and the United States engage in partnerships to deploy advanced ethanol facilities abroad, for example, the Fuyiang project, which is a cooperation between Italy-based Beta Renewables and Guozhen Group in China.
Impact Of Artificial Intelligence AI in Digital Marketing
Authors: Mahakal Darshan
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the field of digital marketing has seen a substantial impact from artificial intelligence (AI). Digital marketing methods that are more successful and efficient because of the use of AI have changed how firms communicate with their clients. The ability to collect and analyse vast volumes of data using AI-powered tools and technologies has improved marketers understanding of consumer behaviour and preferences. More personalized marketing initiatives have resulted from this, which are more likely to connect with consumers and increase conversion rates. Furthermore, AI has made it possible for companies to automate some marketing processes, including lead generation and customer support, freeing up resources and enabling marketers to concentrate on more complex duties. Aside from privacy issues, the use of AI in digital marketing also prompts worries about the possibility of biases being incorporated into the decision-making process. It will be crucial for marketers to carefully assess the ethical implications of AI use as it develops and try to reduce any bad effects. In general, AI has had a favourable impact on digital marketing, allowing companies to contact and interact with their target consumers more successfully.
AHMED PAŞA’NIN CÂMİʿÜ’N-NEZÂʾİR’DEKİ ŞİİRLERİ ÜZERİNE TESPİTLER
Authors: KILIÇARSLAN Orhan
Published: October 2023

Şiirle ilgisi olan mürettipler tarafından hazırlanan nazire mecmuaları, derlenmiş şiirler ve bu şiirlerin şairleri hakkında bilgiler verdikleri kadar dönem edebiyatına ait eğilimler ile ilgili olarak da göstergeler sunmaktadır. Türk edebiyatı tarihi içinde mürettibi belli ikinci nazire mecmuası olan Câmiʿü’n-nezâʾir, Eğridirli Hacı Kemâl tarafından 1512’de tamamlanmıştır. Türk dili ve edebiyatının ilk örneklerini barındıran mecmua, klasik öncesi dönem şairlerine ait pek çok şiiri ve bu şiirlere yazılan nazireleri içermektedir. Mecmuada şiir sayısı bakımından ilk sırada olan Ahmed Paşa’nın diğer nazire mecmualarındaki şiirleriyle karşılaştırıldığında Câmiʿü’n-nezâʾir’in ayrı bir yerde durduğu görülmektedir. Neşredilmiş Dîvân’ındaki gazel sayısı dikkate alındığında neredeyse Dîvân’ının bir nüshası konumundaki bu şiirlerin, Ahmed Paşa Dîvânı’na katkıları bağlamında yeniden ele alınması bir gereklilik olarak görünmektedir. Bu çalışmada Ahmed Paşa’nın diğer nazire mecmualarındaki şiirleri, yeni tespit edilen divan nüshalarından hareketle tespit edilen şiirleri ve yeniden hazırlanan tenkitli metinleri dikkate alınarak Câmiʿü’n-nezâʾir’deki şiirlerinin durumu incelenmiştir. Ahmed Paşa’ya ait şiirlerin nazire mecmualarındaki durumunu özetleyen inceleme sonunda karşılaştırılan kaynaklarda kayıtlı olmayan üç şiirin metni verilmiştir.
Determinantes e condicionantes de saúde em um pré-natal de alto risco da Região dos Caetés do estado do Pará
Authors: Lima Rivânia da Silva , Costa Amanda Cristina Ribeiro da
Published: October 2023

Este artigo objetivou verificar os determinantes e condicionantes de saúde de usuárias acompanhadas em um pré-natal de alto risco em um hospital do município de Bragança, no Estado do Pará. A pesquisa possui caráter exploratório, descritivo e abordagem quanti-qualitativa. Os resultados apontam a ameaça ou violação de direitos vivenciados pelas participantes. Destacam-se dificuldades de acesso aos serviços públicos, alimentação desregulada, desemprego ou precarização do trabalho. Conclui-se que para além das causas da gestação de alto risco, o contexto social e o acesso a rede de serviços dificultam um progresso satisfatório no pré-natal e culminam em um prejuízo na condição de saúde das mesmas.
Management of Inter-Religious Harmony through Multicultural Leadership Roles
Authors: Fitriani Mohamad Iwan
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted in Narmada District, West Lombok in 2019. It’s based on fact relates to the participation of Hindus in the Muslim takbiran parade called as celebrating diversity. This study uses a qualitative-phenomenological approach with mono-multi-inter-religious, inter-religious dialogue, and intercultural competence theory as analytical theories. Furthermore, this study found that: (1) when Hindus understand, live, and practice their own religious teachings well while finding a meeting point between their religion and other religions and they’re willing to take part in certain rituals (not all rituals); and (2) leaders’ roles to manage interreligious harmony are spokesman role, disturbance handler and  dissemination’s role. This study concludes that celebrating diversity is one of the ideal portraits of a multi-religious society that needs to be habituated based on certain agreements in certain agreed rituals among different religions. A multicultural insight and behavior of a leader in multi-religious society is needed.
The current use of artificial intelligence in testicular cancer: a systematic review
Authors: Chuluunbaatar Yanjinlkham , Bansal Saakshi , Brodie Andrew , Sharma Anand , Vasdev Nikhil
Published: October 2023

Testicular cancer is often overshadowed by other cancers despite being the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 34 years. This systematic review focuses on the potential of machine learning and deep learning techniques in the areas of testicular cancer imaging and histopathology, where artificial intelligence (AI) could assist in diagnosis, evaluation, and prognostication. Various studies have highlighted AI’s ability to accurately distinguish between benign and malignant lesions and characterisation within malignant lesions using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics. Models have also been used in predicting histopathological findings to allow for greater accuracy and reproducibility. Further work is required to explore AI implementation in ultrasound imaging, which is the cheapest and most used modality.
Recent advances in natural compounds inducing non-apoptotic cell death for anticancer drug resistance
Authors: Chen Jia-Wen , Chen Sibao , Chen Guo-Qing
Published: October 2023

The induction of cell death is recognized as a potent strategy for cancer treatment. Apoptosis is an extensively studied form of cell death, and multiple anticancer drugs exert their therapeutic effects by inducing it. Nonetheless, apoptosis evasion is a hallmark of cancer, rendering cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy drugs. Consequently, there is a growing interest in exploring novel non-apoptotic forms of cell death, such as ferroptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, and paraptosis. Natural compounds with anticancer properties have garnered significant attention due to their advantages, including a reduced risk of drug resistance. Over the past two decades, numerous natural compounds have been discovered to exert anticancer and anti-resistance effects by triggering these four non-apoptotic cell death mechanisms. This review primarily focuses on these four non-apoptotic cell death mechanisms and their recent advancements in overcoming drug resistance in cancer treatment. Meanwhile, it highlights the role of natural compounds in effectively addressing cancer drug resistance through the induction of these forms of non-apoptotic cell death.
Scanning transmission electron microscopy for advanced characterization of ferroic materials
Authors: Cabral Matthew J. , Chen Zibin , Liao Xiaozhou
Published: October 2023

Scanning Transmission electron microscopy (STEM) technologies have undergone significant advancements in the last two decades. Advancements in aberration-correction technology, ultra-high energy resolution monochromators, and state-of-the-art detectors/cameras have established STEM as an essential tool for investigating material chemistry and structure from the micro to the atomic scale. This characterization technique has been invaluable for understanding and characterizing the origins of ferroic material properties in next-generation advanced materials. Many unique properties of engineering materials, such as ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and ferromagnetism, are intricately linked to their atomic-scale composition and structure. STEM enables direct observation of these structural characteristics, establishing a link with macroscopic properties. In this perspective, we provide an overview of the application of advanced STEM techniques in investigating the origin of ferroic material properties, along with discussions on potential opportunities for further utilization of STEM techniques.
What lies beneath? Investigations of atomic force microscopy-based nano-machining to reveal sub-surface ferroelectric domain configurations in ultrathin films
Authors: Keeney Lynette , Colfer Louise , Dutta Debismita , Schmidt Michael , Wei Guannan
Published: October 2023

Multiferroic materials, encompassing simultaneous ferroelectric and ferromagnetic polarization states, are enticing multi-state materials for memory scaling beyond existing technologies. Aurivillius phase B6TFMO (Bi6TixFeyMnzO18) is a unique room temperature multiferroic material that could ideally be suited to future production of revolutionary memory devices. As miniaturization of electronic devices continues, it is crucial to characterize ferroelectric domain configurations at very small (sub-10 nm) thickness. Direct liquid injection chemical vapor deposition allows for frontier development of ultrathin films at fundamental (close to unit cell) dimensions. However, layer-by-layer growth of ultrathin complex oxides is subject to the formation of surface contaminants and 2D islands and pits, which can obscure visualization of domain patterns using piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM). Herein, we apply force from a sufficiently stiff diamond cantilever while scanning over ultrathin films to perform atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based nano-machining of the surface layers. Subsequent lateral PFM imaging of sub-surface layers uncovers 45° orientated striped twin domains, entirely distinct from the randomly configured piezoresponse observed for the pristine film surface. Furthermore, our investigations indicate that these sub-surface domain structures persist along the in-plane directions throughout the film depth down to thicknesses of less than half of an Aurivillius phase unit cell (˂ 2.5 nm). Thus, AFM-based nano-machining in conjunction with PFM allows demonstration of stable in-plane ferroelectric domains at thicknesses lower than previously determined for multiferroic B6TFMO. These findings demonstrate the technological potential of Aurivillius phase B6TFMO for future miniaturized memory storage devices. Next-generation devices based on ultrathin multiferroic tunnel junctions are projected.
A highly stretchable and sintering-free liquid metal composite conductor enabled by ferrofluid
Authors: Peng Maoyu , Ma Biao , Li Guoqiang , Liu Yong , Zhang Yang , Ma Xing , Yan Sheng
Published: October 2023

Stretchable and highly conductive elastomers with intrinsically deformable liquid metal (LM) fillers exhibit promising potential in soft electronics, wearables, human-machine interfaces, and soft robotics. However, conventional LM-elastomer (LME) conductors require a high loading ratio of LM and the post-sintering to rupture LM particles to achieve electric conductivity, which results in high LM consumption and process complexity. In this work, we presented a straightforward and post-sintering-free method that utilizes magnetic aggregation to fabricate stretchable LME conductors. This was achieved by dispersing LM ferrofluid into the elastomer precursor, followed by applying the magnetic field to induce the aggregation and interconnection of the LM ferrofluid particles to form conductive pathways. This method not only simplifies the preparation of initially conductive LME but also reduces the LM loading ratio. The resulting conductive LME composites show high stretchability (up to 650% strain), high conductance stability, and magnetic responsiveness. The stretchable LME conductors were demonstrated in various applications, including the creation of flexible microcircuits, a magnetically controlled soft switch, and a soft hydrogel actuator for grasping tasks. We believe the stretchable LME conductors may find wide applications in electronic skins, soft sensors, and soft machines.
Recent advancements in liquid metal enabled flexible and wearable biosensors
Authors: Li Guoqiang , Liu Sanhu , Xu Zhiwu , Guo Jinhong , Tang Shi-Yang , Ma Xing
Published: October 2023

Wearable biosensors have demonstrated enormous potential in revolutionizing healthcare by providing real-time fitness tracking, enabling remote patient monitoring, and facilitating early detection of health issues. To better sense vital life signals, researchers are increasingly favoring wearable biosensors with flexible properties that can be seamlessly integrated with human tissues, achieved through the utilization of soft materials. Gallium (Ga)-based liquid metals (LMs) possess desirable properties, such as fluidity, high conductivity, and negligible toxicity, which make them inherently soft and well-suited for the fabrication of flexible and wearable biosensors. In this article, we present a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the nascent realm of flexible and wearable biosensors employing LMs as key components. This paper provides a detailed exposition of the unique characteristics of Ga-based LM materials, which set them apart from traditional materials. Moreover, the state-of-the-art applications of Ga-based LMs in flexible and wearable biosensors that expounded from six aspects are reviewed, including wearable interconnects, pressure sensors, strain sensors, temperature sensors, and implantable bioelectrodes. Furthermore, perspectives on the key challenges and future developing directions of LM-enabled wearable and flexible biosensors are also discussed.
The Supply Chain of Reproductive Biotechnology Increases the Chances of Successfully Conceiving in Women
Authors: Williams Taylor , Reed Rheygan , Jefferson Felicia
Published: October 2023

Reproductive biotechnology has changed the way the world repopulates. Those who have been diagnosed as infertile have opportunities through reproductive technology to have a child. Invitro fertilization has been marked as one of the most sufficient assisted reproductive technologies. Many infertile couples seek this treatment to increase their chances of conceiving. With any treatment comes the possibility of poor outcomes. This paper is to explore the factors that can alter the success rate of in-vitro fertilization. With conception women already have challenging times, with reproductive technology it gives women an option to have a better success rate of conception. Elective oocyte freezing, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic screening of embryos to stop transmission of severe genetic abnormalities are further justifications for using assisted reproductive technology. With recent studies, it is shown that with assisted reproductive technology is constantly advancing with new methods to ensure that women are able to have a high success rate with their conception. It is shown throughout this review, that reproductive technology has advanced, and will be an option to women to have a high success rate with conceiving.
Analyser la connectivité de la trame turquoise : définition, caractérisation et enjeux opérationnels
Authors: CLAUZEL Céline , EGGERT Christophe , TARABON Simon , PASQUET Lili , VUIDEL Gilles , BAILLEUL Marion , MIAUD Claude , GODET Claire
Published: October 2023

Revue Sciences Eaux & Territoires - Vient de paraître en ligneLa fragmentation du paysage se matérialise par une rupture de connexion au sein des réseaux écologiques. Le concept de trame verte et bleue est apparu comme un outil de protection et de restauration des continuités écologiques dans les territoires. De nouvelles trames écologiques ont récemment été proposées pour identifier d’autres discontinuités écologiques effectives. C’est notamment le cas de la trame turquoise associant la trame bleue et la partie de la trame verte en interaction fonctionnelle. La trame turquoise regroupe ainsi différents types d’habitats aquatiques et terrestres dont dépendent de nombreuses espèces d’amphibiens, d’odonates et autres invertébrés ou encore de chiroptères. Cette nouvelle trame bénéficie d’une attention croissante dans le monde opérationnel, alors même que sa définition et les méthodes de caractérisation ne sont pas encore stabilisées. Cet article propose de contribuer à une meilleure définition et compréhension de la trame turquoise. S’appuyant sur la méthode des graphes paysagers, aujourd’hui largement utilisée pour modéliser les réseaux écologiques et mesurer leur connectivité, le projet INTERFACE a permis le développement d’un protocole innovant de réseau multi-habitats pour tenir compte de l’hétérogénéité des habitats dans l’évaluation de la connectivité de la trame turquoise. Il permet ainsi d’aller au-delà de la délimitation d’une zone tampon autour des cours d’eau et d'identifier les zones fonctionnelles à préserver, les zones vulnérables et les points de conflits où il serait intéressant de restaurer des habitats aquatiques et/ou terrestres pour améliorer les connectivités.
Section Articles Internalization of Religious Moderation Values: Active Tolerance and Social Harmony in Education in Indonesia
Authors:   UIN Kiai Haji Ahmad Siddiq, Jember, Mufi Akhmad Munir , Elhady Aminullah ,   UIN Kiai Haji Ahmad Siddiq, Jember, Mursalim Mursalim ,   UIN Kiai Haji Ahmad Siddiq, Jember
Published: October 2023

Amidst the ongoing violence in the name of religion, it is important to instill the values of religious moderation in society. Schools, as important agents in community education, require specific strategies to cultivate these values. This research aims to describe the concept of interfaith moderation and the stages of its internalization in schools to foster tolerance. In this study, the researcher employs a qualitative descriptive research design. Data collection and processing are conducted through literature review and qualitative analysis. Data is gathered from books, scholarly journal articles, and other relevant sources, and then analyzed. This study argues that religious moderation is a balanced attitude in the application of religious teachings. It is important to internalize this attitude in students at school to foster tolerance towards individuals with different beliefs, particularly due to the continued existence of violence carried out in the name of religion. There are three stages of instilling the values of religious moderation: value transformation, value transaction, and value transinternalization. In schools, these stages are carried out through formal and hidden curricula.
Section Articles ICT Integration in Islamic Education for Elementary Schools
Authors:   Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Wijaya Krisna
Published: October 2023

In Indonesia, learning practices often categorize students as either intelligent or unintelligent based on their performance in monotonous school exams. This is especially evident in Islamic Education, where intelligence is often seen from memorization abilities. However, students possess diverse intelligence potentials that go beyond one particular skill. Thus, this research aims to explore the implementation of multiple intelligence-based learning in Islamic education for elementary schools, along with the integration of technology to support it. The study used library research, gathering data from magazines, journal articles, and books. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating information and communication technology to foster students' logical-mathematical, linguistic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, kinaesthetic, visual, naturalist, and existential intelligence in Islamic education at the elementary level.
Maximal Bell Violations with Predetermined Observables
Authors: Mardari Ghenadie
Published: October 2023

Alice and Bob make independent measurements for non-identical properties. If every Alice (or Bob) event is fixed for any choice of measurement by Bob (or Alice), can they violate a Bell-type inequality? In theory, the answer is negative if all the properties are measured at the same time. However, the answer is positive if only one pair of events is recorded in each iteration. This fact is not widely acknowledged, though often discussed at specialized conferences, because it does not seem to make sense. The overlooked nuance is that staggered events allow for pairwise combinations that are not possible for simultaneous coincidences. This can be illustrated with two synchronized “wheel-of-fortune” tables, while focusing on the patterns of coincidence between consecutive (rather than simultaneous) events.
Sustainable Energy Development: History and Recent Advances
Authors: Akpan Joseph , Olanrewaju Oludolapo
Published: October 2023

Sustainable energy development (SED) is a crucial component of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), aiming to maintain economic and social progress while protecting the environment and mitigating climate change’s effects. SED serves as a transition paradigm for sustainable development, providing a blueprint for energy peace and prosperity for people and all uses. This article presents the history of SED and then uses a critical discourse approach to summarize existing review studies in SED. Ten interlinked themes of SED are identified, with two of them considered to be among the least studied in existing SED reviews and in the current global discussion around climate change. This study explores these two themes, which include energy financing and the need for 100% renewable energy (RE), a sub-theme of decarbonization strategy working towards the 1.5–2.0 °C scenario. The study suggests that the current G20 countries’ contributions, if maintained continuously per annum, in addition to 80% more funding from private investment compared to the amount in the 1.5 °C scenario financial requirements for clean energy, are sufficient to limit global warming. In addition to the present drive for 100% RE, the article also discusses emerging issues, such as energy storage options with an indication of hydrogen as the most promising, other energy-related development agendas, and the need for regional security stability to prevent energy wars. Selected SED decarbonization strategies are presented across the power, transport, building, and industrial sectors. The study concludes with progress and directions for future research, mainly the need for re-defining nationally determined contribution (NDC) through an emissions budgeting and centralized global or regional emissions stock-taking strategy working towards the 1.5 °C scenario.
SpyGlass Cholangioscopy for Indeterminate Biliary Stricture in a Patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Authors: Chin Ning-Hsuan , Chen Kuan-Chih , Chen Kuo-Hsin , Lee Tzong-Hsi , Wang Hsiu-Po , Chung Chen-Shuan
Published: October 2023

SpyGlass peroral cholangioscopy (POCS) has greatly improved the diagnosis of biliary strictures by allowing direct visualization and tissue sampling in the bile ducts. Supported by strong registry data and careful analysis, POCS is highly accurate in diagnosis and carries minimal risks. It plays a pivotal role in diagnosis of indeterminate biliary stricture like primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), which increases the risk of cancer. POCS facilitates early disease detection through distinctive endoscopic observations and provides essential information with directed biopsies that assess inflammation and potential malignancy. This case study showcased POCS's diagnostic ability when it accurately identified benign findings in a 59-year-old patient with jaundice. Treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid resulted in significant improvements, highlighting the diagnostic performance of POCS. In summary, POCS simplifies complex biliary stricture cases, expedites diagnosis and intervention, and significantly contributes to improving patient outcomes in challenging hepatobiliary conditions.
Analyzing the Robustness of Complex Networks with Attack Success Rate
Authors: Yang Fangqun , Wang Yisong
Published: October 2023

Analyzing network robustness against random failures or malicious attacks is a critical research issue in network science as it helps to enhance the robustness of beneficial networks or efficiently disintegrate harmful networks. Most studies commonly neglect the impact of the attack success rate (ASR) and assume that attacks on the network will always be successful. However, in real-world scenarios, an attack may not always succeed. This paper proposes a novel robustness measure called Robustness-ASR (RASR), which utilizes mathematical expectations to assess network robustness when considering the ASR of each node. To efficiently compute the RASR for large-scale networks, a parallel algorithm named PRQMC is presented, which leverages randomized quasi-Monte Carlo integration to approximate the RASR with a faster convergence rate. Additionally, a new attack strategy named HBnnsAGP is introduced to better assess the lower bound of network RASR. Finally, the experimental results on 6 representative real-world complex networks demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods compared with the state-of-the-art baselines.
A Fluid Perspective of Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Authors: Yahalom Asher
Published: October 2023

In previous papers we have shown how Schrödinger’s equation which includes an electromagnetic field interaction can be deduced from a fluid dynamical Lagrangian of a charged potential flow that interacts with an electromagnetic field. The quantum behaviour was derived from Fisher information terms which were added to the classical Lagrangian. It was thus shown that a quantum mechanical system is driven by information and not only electromagnetic fields. This program was applied also to Pauli’s equations by removing the restriction of potential flow and using the Clebsch formalism. Although the analysis was quite successful there were still terms that did not admit interpretation, some of them can be easily traced to the relativistic Dirac theory. Here we repeat the analysis for a relativistic flow, pointing to a new approach for deriving relativistic quantum mechanics.
Composition of the Scent in Some Ophrys Orchids Growing in Basilicata (Southern Italy). A Solid Phase Microextration Study Coupled with Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
Authors: D’Auria Maurizio , Lorenz Richard , Mecca Marisabel , Racioppi Rocco , Romano Vito Antonio
Published: October 2023

SPME analysis of the scent Ophrys orchids gave the following results: O. apifera: benzyl benzoate, -copaene, caryophyllene, and cyclosativene. O. crabronifera subsp. biscutella: pentadecene, pentadecane, heptadecane, nonadecane, and heinecosane. O. bertolonii subsp. bertolonii: pentadecane, heptadecane and nonadecane. O. passionis subsp. garganica: i-propyl palmitate, caryophyllene, pentadecane, and heptadecane. O. holosericea subsp. apulica: -copaene, pentadecane, caryophyllene, and heptadecane. O. lacaitae: -copaene, pentadecane, heptadecane, and caryophyllene. O. bombyliflora: cyclosativene, pentadecane, and ethyl dodecanoate. O. insectifera: 8-heptadecene, pentadecane, and heptadecane. O. lutea: heptadecane, 8-heptadecene, nonadecane, and docosane. O. tenthredinifera subsp. neglecta: -copaene, caryophyllene, and i-propyl palmitate.
Microbial Fuel Cells as Effective Tools for Energy Recovery and Antibiotics Detection in Water and Food
Authors: Massaglia Giulia , Spisni Giacomo , Pirri Candido Fabrizio , Quaglio Marzia
Published: October 2023

This work demonstrates that microbial fuel cells (MFCs), optimized for energy recovery, can be used as an effective tool to detect the presence of antibiotics in water-based environments. MFCs directly convert chemical energy of organic matter in electrical energy thanks to electroactive biofilms. The efficiency of the conversion process can be significantly affected by the presence of contaminants acting as toxicants for the biofilm. In the present work, we demonstrate that MFCs can successfully detect the presence of antibiotic residues in water and water-based electrolytes associated to the food industry, especially using honey as a new and more complex electron donor. The effectiveness of MFCs to sense antibiotics is here demonstrated for tetracycline that was added to both water and water/honey electrolytes with a minimum concentration close to 3.5 μg⁄kg. MFCs not only efficiently detect the presence of tetracycline in both the electrolytes, but also recover the same performance after each cycle of exposure, showing to a be very robust and reliable technology for both biosensing and energy recovery.
Artificial Pasture Grazing System Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Gut Barrier Dysfunction, Liver Inflammation, and Metabolic Syndrome by Activating ALP-Dependent Keap1-Nrf2 Pathway
Authors: Ali Qasim , Ma Sen , Liu Boshuai , Mustafa Ahsan , Wang Zhichang , Sun Hao , Cui Yalei , Li Defeng , Shi Yinghua
Published: October 2023

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a major risk factor for the development of oxidation and inflammation. Ryegrass (pasture), a natural dietary fiber source, acts as an antioxidant with well-known anti-inflammatory properties. The current study aimed to examine the alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-dependent Kelch-like-ECH-associated protein 1- Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Keap1-Nrf2) signaling pathway that facilitates the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of pasture and its protective effects on ileal permeability, systemic inflammation, nutrient absorption, liver dysfunction, growth performance, intestinal organ development, and metabolic syndrome in commercial diet-challenged geese. The lipopolysaccharides (LPS), ALP, ROS, and tight junction proteins were determined from the ileum tissues, and the antioxidant enzymes, immunoglobulins, and metabolic syndrome were determined from liver tissues via Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. While the Nrf2 and LPS/ROS/Keap1-induced inflammatory cytokines were determined by the quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) method. The intestinal morphology was examined by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining to determine nutrient absorption in ileal tissues. Pasture-dependent ALP activity significantly ameliorated commercial diet-induced LPS and ROS-facilitated ileal barrier dysfunction and systemic inflammation. The pasture supplementation induced nutrient absorption by influencing intestinal organ development. Our biochemical assays showed that the activation of Nrf2 significantly increased antioxidant enzymes and immunoglobulins, and decreased Keap1 and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations in the liver tissues after pasture supplementation. The correlation analysis of ALP, LPS, ROS, and Keap1-Nrf2 pathway-dependent antioxidant enzymes with other host markers showed that pasture supplementation induced intestinal barrier function via reducing LPS/ROS-induced intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation in the ileum and liver tissues. Pasture intake might attenuate LPS/ROS-induced gut permeability, systemic inflammation, and metabolic syndrome and augment gut barrier functions, nutrient absorption, immunity, and growth performance, possibly by its Keap1-Nrf2 pathway-dependent antioxidant properties.
A Study on Viscosity Increasing and Rheological Properties of Novel Biopolymers in Extreme Reservoirs
Authors: Gao Xin , Huang Lixin , Xiu Jianlong , Yi Lina , Zhao Yongheng
Published: October 2023

The chemically synthesized polymer polyacrylamide (HPAM) in conventional reservoirs has achieved excellent oil displacement, but its oil displacement is poor in extreme reservoir environments. To develop biopolymer oil flooding agent under extreme reservoir conditions, the viscosity increasing and rheological properties of three biopolymers, diutan gum, xanthan gum, and scleroglucan, were studied under extreme reservoir conditions (high salt, high temperature, strong acid, and alkali), and the effects of temperature, mineralization, pH, and other factors on their viscosities and long-term stability properties were analyzed and compared. The results showed that under the temperature of 90℃ and below, the three kinds of biopolymers had the best viscosity-increasing ability. The viscosity of the three kinds of biopolymers was 80.94, 11.57, and 59.83mPa·s, respectively, when the concentration was 1500mg/L and the salinity was 220g/L. At the shear rate of 250s-1,100℃~140℃, scleroglucan has the best viscosification. At 140℃, the solution viscosity is 19.74mPa·s, and the retention rate can reach 118.27%. The results of the long-term stability study showed that the solution viscosity of scleroglucan with mineralization level of 220 mg/L was 89.54% viscosity retention in 40 days, and the diutan gum could be stabilized for 10 days, and the viscosity was maintained at 90 mPa·s. All three biopolymers are highly acid and alkali-resistant, with viscosity variations of less than 15% in the pH3~10 range. Rheological tests have shown that both of them have better viscoelastic properties than xanthan gum due to the peculiar double-helix structure of xanthan gum and the rigid triple-helix structure of scleroglucan. Therefore, the two biopolymers, diutan gum, and scleroglucan have the potential for extreme reservoir oil displacement applications, and it is recommended to use diutan gum for oil displacement in reservoirs up to 90℃ and scleroglucan for oil displacement in reservoirs between 100℃ and 140℃.
Surface Engineering of Bioactive Coatings for Improved Stent Hemocompatibility: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Raikar Amisha S. , Priya Sushma , Bhilegaonkar Shilpa P. , Somnache Sandesh N. N , Kalaskar Deepak M.
Published: October 2023

Cardiovascular diseases continuing to be a major contributor to illness and death on a global scale and the implementation of stents has given rise to a revolutionary transformation in the field of interventional cardiology. The thrombotic and restenosis complications associated with stent implantation pose ongoing challenges. In recent years, bioactive coatings have emerged as a promising strategy to enhance stent hemocompatibility and reduce thrombogenicity. This review article provides an overview of the surface engineering techniques employed to improve the hemocompatibility of stents and reduce thrombus formation. It explores the mechanisms underlying thrombosis and discusses the factors influencing platelet activation and fibrin formation on stent surfaces. Various bioactive coatings, including anticoagulant agents, antiplatelet agents, and surface modifications, are discussed in detail, highlighting their potential in reducing thrombogenicity. Evaluation methods for assessing hemocompatibility and thrombogenicity are also reviewed, ranging from in vitro assays to animal models. Recent advances in the field, such as nanotechnology-based coatings and bioactive coatings with controlled drug release systems, are highlighted. Surface engineering of bioactive coatings holds great promise for enhancing the long-term outcomes of stent implantation by enhancing hemocompatibility and reducing thrombogenicity. Future research directions and potential clinical applications are discussed, underscoring the need for continued advancements in this field.