bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Other Sexual Minority Adults in the United States and Their Unmet Medical Needs and Telehealth Use Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020
Authors: Suk Ryan , Xie Zhigang , Spencer Jennifer C. , Lemieux-Cumberlege Aliénor , Hong Young-Rock
Published: January 2024

Sexual minority adults—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer/questioning, and other sexual minorities (LGBQ+)—face demonstrated barriers to employment, health insurance, and healthcare access. We sought to assess the association between sexual orientation, unmet medical needs, and telehealth use due to the COVID-19 pandemic using the National Health Interview Survey (2020). Using multivariable analyses, we assessed the likelihood of having unmet medical needs and telehealth use in LGBQ+ adults and heterosexual adults, adjusting for socioeconomic, demographic, and clinical factors. We found that LGBQ+ individuals had a significantly higher likelihood of having any unmet medical needs or unmet non–COVID-related medical needs due to the pandemic compared with heterosexual individuals. The LGBQ+ individuals were more likely to use telehealth than their heterosexual counterparts—for both general and pandemic-related reasons. Our findings indicate that disastrous events such as the COVID-19 pandemic likely exacerbate existing healthcare access disparities faced by LGBQ+ individuals. This warrants further research to explore the interventional potential of telehealth for reducing healthcare access disparities, especially for those living in geographic regions lacking culturally competent providers.
Tierra y mujer rural en el departamento del Meta: avances de la implementación de la política de tierras en el marco del Acuerdo de paz
Authors: Murcia Venegas Diana Lucía , Rivas Ortiz Laura Victoria , Torres-Rodríguez Gabriel Alfredo , Ubaque-Galán Ivonne Paola
Published: January 2024

This paper seeks to identify the characteristics of distribution and access to land of rural women in the department of Meta, in the context of the implementation of the land chapter signed in the 2016 Peace Agreement. A quantitative, descriptive approach is carried out, in which official databases are analyzed to establish indicators of land tenure, extension, decision-making, adjudication, formalization and trade, according to gender. The results indicate that, although there is a tendency to achieve gender parity in land adjudication and formalization processes within state policies, there are still gaps in decision-making power and land extensions owned and accessed by women. It is concluded that gender approaches and leadership must be materialized so women achieve ownership and control of land in equality to men.
Estrategias metodológicas en el diseño de encuestas de opinión: análisis desde el caso de la revista Semana (1988-2017)
Authors: Wilches Tinjacá Jaime Andrés , Guerrero Sierra Hugo Fernando , Hernández Pérez Mauricio
Published: January 2024

La encuesta de opinión es una herramienta de información que se ha popularizado en el ejercicio periodístico. Este instrumento ha sido utilizado como estrategia que monitorea el poder político y orienta el debate en la opinión pública. En esa línea, el objetivo de este artículo es identificar las estrategias metodológicas que han sido utilizadas para diseñar las encuestas de opinión. El corpus de análisis tomó como estudio de caso a la revista Semana en Colombia, por ser el medio pionero en contratar encuestas y el que más continuidad ha dado a este ejercicio. La técnica de sistematización de datos se realizó con un diccionario de categorías, sustentado en las fichas técnicas que presentan las firmas encuestadoras. Los resultados evidencian que en el periodo 1988-2017 la utilización de encuestas de opinión presenta un incremento constante con un esquema canónico y de pocos cambios en las preguntas formuladas y los temas abordados. La discusión sugiere cómo las encuestas contribuyen a mantener regímenes de visibilidad y fijación de imaginarios sociales, omitiendo transformaciones políticas, económicas, demográficas y culturales. En las conclusiones se sugiere una agenda prospectiva en la que se identifiquen límites y riesgos en la proliferación de encuestas que mantienen estructuras narrativas enfocadas en salvaguardar intereses particulares en la esfera mediática.
Habilidades cognitivas, calidad de la educación y crecimiento económico en los departamentos de Colombia: un marco de variables instrumentales
Authors: Jiménez-Ramírez Sergio , Reyes-Camargo Silvia
Published: January 2024

This paper studies the heterogeneous effects of cognitive skills on the growth of GDP per capita of the 33 Colombian departments between 2000 and 2021. Given the possible endogeneity of cognitive abilities, estimation methods are used with instrumental variables for the different specifications of the model. The results suggest that cognitive skills have a notable positive effect on the growth of departmental GDP per capita, and this effect was greater in the first half of the period analyzed than in the second; Higher proportion of scores highlighted on the test has positive effects on growth rate while higher proportion of scores below the average affects it negatively.
Pyro- Versus Hydrometallurgy or Dry Versus Wet Methods
Authors: Habashi Fathi
Published: January 2024

Processes using hydrometallurgical methods have replaced many using pyrometallurgical techniques in the alumina, zinc, copper, and nickel industries. In the chemical industry earlier, the Solvay wet process of 1865 replaced the Leblanc dry process of 1782 for producing sodium carbonate.
Effect of Leachable Chloride on Pitting Initiation of Austenitic Stainless Steel 304 under Thermal Insulation: Case Study
Authors: Sivanathan Prema
Published: January 2024

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of Austenitic Stainless Steel type 304 under thermal insulation is a classical failure case, but recurrent failures require further analysis of possible mechanisms which lead to the damage particularly on the effect of leachable chloride from thermal insulation. The objective of the research was to investigate the effect of chloride leached from thermal insulation material on pitting initiation of Austenitic Stainless Steel. The study was based on an actual failure case sample whereby proposed parameters such as temperature and chloride concentrations were derived. An experiment was carried out by using ASTM G-30 standard for the U-bend test. The investigation was carried out to simulate (SCC) of Austenitic Stainless Steel 304 under chloride environment. The test parameters used were various chloride concentrations of 200 ppm to 30 000 ppm at 40, 60, & 85°C temperature.
Effect of Quartz Particle Size on Sintering Behavior and Flexural Strength of Porcelain Tiles Made from Raw Materials in Uganda
Authors: Ochen William
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of quartz particle size (QPS) on sintering behavior and flexural strength of porcelain tiles made from raw materials in Uganda. The optimal sintering temperature of samples containing fine (SQ2), medium (SQ3) and coarse (SQ4) QPS, fired at peak temperatures of 1150-1350 0C using a very fast firing rate (60 0C/min) was established. The sintering behavior was analyzed basing on linear shrinkage, water absorption and micrographs of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Phase evaluation was done by X-ray diffraction. The established optimal sintering temperature is 1300 0C, and firing to 1350 0C resulted into bloating as observed by SEM. At 1300 0C, samples containing fine and medium QPS had a value of 0.47% and 0.9% water absorption respectively. ISO 13006 standards classify dry pressed tiles and water absorption as Group BIa and Group BIb respectively, suitable for use as floor tiles. Also, the average flexural strength of 33 MPa, 18 MPa and 8 MPa was exhibited by samples with fine, medium and coarse QPS respectively. The results indicate that samples with fine QPS satisfy the ISO 13006 standards requirement of MPa. The use of fine and medium QPS yielded properties recommended for floor tiles.
Influence of Donated Pair of Electrons by a Nitrito-Group Ligand on the Solid-State Properties of Lead Sulfide Thick Films
Authors: Orori Mosiori Cliff
Published: January 2024

In general, thick and thin films are developed to provide special properties that range from electrical properties, optical, mechanical and chemical properties that can satisfy the needs for specific applications in technology. Lead sulfide (PbS) is an example of such films. Lead sulfide thin films have been synthesized on glass substrates. Some of the advantages of PbS thin film in olar cell applications include low material consumption, shorter energy payback period, large area modules, monolithic integration, tuneable material properties, low-temperature processes, and transparent modules. PbS thin films help also help in preventing corrosion of metallic parts of many devices. They are also used to offer protection against wear in moving parts. Materials such as jewelry, wrist watches, and knives are often coated to avoid corrosion. For deposition of PbS thin films, lead acetate is used as lead precursor and for sulfur source thiourea, has been was used in many studies.in this study, three samples of lead sulphide thick films were deposited on microscope glass slides at varying nitrito-group ligand concentrations at room temperature using solution method. The nitrito group ligand has a capacity to coordinate a central metal {Pb) atom using two different sites. First, it can use the nitrogen (N) atom as donor atom (nitrito group) and the oxygen (O) as donor atom (nitrito group). Secondly, it can use a sulphur (S) atom as donor atom ( in a thiocyanate group) and nitrogen (N) atom as donor atom ( as in a isothiocyanate). The influence of nitrito-group ligand on the solid-State properties of PbS thin films deposited by chemical bath technique were investigated and characterized using UV-VIS spectrophotometer and Four-Point Probe (FPP) technique. They were analyzed graphically, and the results show that, the donated pair of electrons from the nitrito group ligand caused absorption edge to decreases towards longer wavelength region while band gap energy increase from 1.61eV to 3.71eV with increase concentration. On the sampled films, there was a consistent increase in the sheet resistance and electrical conductivity as the concentration of Nitrito-group ligand increases.
Perspective of Use of Rubber Linings in Drum Ball Mills
Authors: EF Chizhik
Published: January 2024

When developing the designs of rubber linings for drum mills, the authors were guided by the principle of the main priority - creating conditions for improving the technological performance of grinding, along with increasing the service life, using the unique property of rubber - elasticity. Theoretical studies, the results of laboratory tests, confirming the rationale for the design and acceptable operating conditions, as well as the technological indicators obtained as a result of industrial tests for each created design, are presented.
Mud Crab Culture in the Coastal Brackish Water Wetlands of West Bengal – A Promising Enterprise
Authors: Nandi N C
Published: January 2024

Mud crab culture or crab fattening in brackish water wetlands of coastal West Bengal locally known as Chamber chas was initiated in the Sundarban coast since 1990s. Two species, viz., Scylla serrata and Scylla tranquebarica are reared in small and medium sized brackish water ponds for a period of about 18 days, using undersized and discarded crabs, mainly with help of household manpower to earn their living in this region. This is briefly reviewed herein to highlight the crab fattening enterprise and to promote the mud crab aquaculture so that the dependency on capture fishing may be reduced especially from mangrove tigerland of Sundarban, West Bengal.
Complementary and Alternative Therapy for Picky Eater: Systematic Review
Authors: Muflih Muflih , Widaryanti Rahayu , Indrawati Fika Lilik , Trisagita Natasya Gabryella
Published: January 2024

The picky eater problem is one of the beginnings of toddler stunting. This problem needs to be solved with scientifically proven interven- tions. This systematic review is focused on looking at complementary and alternative interventions that are scientifically proven to be ef- fective in treating picky eaters. This study aims to identify, evaluate, and summarize the findings of all relevant literature on complemen- tary & alternative therapies for picky eaters in children (1-6 years). Search for articles on PubMed, ProQUestProQuest, Google Scholar, and Crossref search engines related to literature from 2012-2022. Inclusion criteria were original research articles that examined an intervention on picky eating in children with complementary & alter- native therapeutic approaches. Quantitative, experimental research published in English and Indonesian with child participants with picky eater problems. The data were studied and analyzed with qualitative and narrative methods. There are a few  articles (10 items) that re- view the effectiveness of an intervention to treat nutritional problems and the symptoms of picky eaters. Interventions with complementary approaches and alternative therapies were found to be very few. Most of them are in the form of conventional interventions such as health education, oral supplementation, counselling, and interventions with similar approaches. Several interventions are given in combination. There is an intervention for handling picky eaters given to respon- dents who have nutritional problems accompanied by other diseases. There is an insufficient number of scientific articles found related to interventions for picky eaters with complementary approaches and alternative therapies, therefore scientific evidence with research and publications is still a big opportunity and is very much needed in the future.
Emergency department laparotomy for patients with severe abdominal trauma: a retrospective study at a single regional trauma center in Korea
Authors: Lee Yu Jin , Jeong Soon Tak , Kim Joongsuck , Yeo Kwanghee , Kwon Ohsang , Kim Kyounghwan , Park Sung Jin , Gwak Jihun , Kang Wu Seong
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Severe abdominal injuries often require immediate clinical assessment and surgical intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. In Jeju Regional Trauma Center, we have instituted a protocol for emergency department (ED) laparotomy at the trauma bay. We investigated the mortality and time taken from admission to ED laparotomy. Methods: We reviewed the data recorded in our center’s trauma database between January 2020 and December 2022 and identified patients who underwent laparotomy because of abdominal trauma. Laparotomies that were performed at the trauma bay or the ED were classified as ED laparotomy, whereas those performed in the operating room (OR) were referred to as OR laparotomy. In cases that required expeditious hemostasis, ED laparotomy was performed appropriately. Results: From January 2020 to December 2022, 105 trauma patients admitted to our hospital underwent emergency laparotomy. Of these patients, six (5.7%) underwent ED laparotomy. ED laparotomy was associated with a mortality rate of 66.7% (four of six patients), which was significantly higher than that of OR laparotomy (17.1%, 18 of 99 patients, P=0.006). All the patients who received ED laparotomy also underwent damage control laparotomy. The time between admission to the first laparotomy was significantly shorter in the ED laparotomy group (28.5 minutes; interquartile range [IQR], 14–59 minutes) when compared with the OR laparotomy group (104 minutes; IQR, 88–151 minutes; P <0.001). The two patients who survived after ED laparotomy had massive mesenteric bleeding, which was successfully ligated. The other four patients, who had liver laceration, kidney rupture, spleen injury, and pancreas avulsion, succumbed to the injuries. Conclusions: Although ED laparotomy was associated with a higher mortality rate, the time between admission and ED laparotomy was markedly shorter than for OR laparotomy. Notably, major mesenteric hemorrhages were effectively controlled through ED laparotomy.
Comparative effects of canagliflozin and sitagliptin in chronically ischemic myocardium
Authors: Sabe Sharif A. , Harris Dwight D. , Broadwin Mark , Xu Cynthia M. , Sabra Mohamed , Banerjee Debolina , Abid M. Ruhul , Sellke Frank W.
Published: January 2024

Aim: Recent studies demonstrate that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i), two classes of antidiabetic drugs, are cardioprotective. However, the mechanisms of these benefits and their comparative efficacy remain unclear. We aimed to compare the effects of these antidiabetic agents on cardiac function, perfusion, and microvascular density using a swine model of chronic myocardial ischemia.

Methods: Chronic myocardial ischemia was induced in Yorkshire swine by ameroid constrictor placement to the left circumflex artery. Two weeks later, pigs were administered vehicle (“CON”, 8 pigs), 300 mg SGLT2i canagliflozin, (“CANA”, 8 pigs), or 100 mg DPP4i sitagliptin (“SIT”, 5 pigs) daily. Five weeks later, pigs were euthanized. Cardiac function, perfusion, collateralization, and protein expression were determined by pressure-volume catheter, microsphere analysis, immunofluorescence, and immunoblotting, respectively.

Results: Compared with SIT, CANA was associated with improved stroke volume and cardiac output, with a trend towards reduced left ventricular stiffness. Both CANA and SIT trended towards improved perfusion compared to CON, but there were no differences between the two treatment groups. SIT was associated with improved capillary density with a trend towards improved arteriolar density compared to CANA. Both CANA and SIT were associated with increased expression of vascular endothelial cadherin compared to CON, without differences in treatment groups. SIT pigs had decreased 5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase activation compared to CON and CANA. There was a trend towards increased endothelial nitric oxide synthase activation in the SIT group compared to CON. There were no differences in activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 across groups.

Conclusions: In the setting of chronic myocardial ischemia, canagliflozin is associated with improved cardiac function compared to sitagliptin, with similar effects on perfusion despite differences in microvascular collateralization.
Recent advancement of solid oxide fuel cells towards semiconductor membrane fuel cells
Authors: Singh Monika , Paydar Sara , Singh Akhilesh Kumar , Singhal Ranjan , Singh Aradhana , Singh Manish
Published: January 2024

In the last few decades, there has been remarkable progress in the development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) based on both traditional solid electrolyte materials and novel semiconductor membranes. However, limited attention has been given to the transition of SOFCs from oxide ion-based electrolyte membranes to semiconductor membrane devices, considering the overall perspective of materials, technology, and scientific principles. Traditional knowledge strictly dictates that semiconductors should not be used as the membrane unless these materials possess negligible electronic conduction. This is because semiconductor membrane materials typically exhibit significantly higher electrical conductivity, surpassing the inherent ionic conductivity. Interestingly, by using semiconductors as the membrane, numerous novel materials have been demonstrated in the literature, which seems difficult to understand from traditional SOFC knowledge. Therefore, there is an emerging need to summarize and explore new understanding and knowledge of materials, technology, and science of SOFCs and Semiconductor Membrane Fuel Cells and their transition. In this review, we attempted to summarize the gap between the current state of SOFCs and the advancements in new materials, technologies, scientific principles, and mechanisms driving the development of such devices.
Self-terminated electrodeposition of Pt group metal: principles, synthetic strategies, and applications
Authors: Kim Hyunki , Hong Seokjin , Bang Junbeom , Jun Yeji , Choe Seonghyun , Kim Soo Young , Ahn Sang Hyun
Published: January 2024

Hydrogen, characterized by its carbon-neutral attributes and high energy density, is gaining momentum as a promising energy source. Platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts have emerged as pivotal components in water electrolysis and fuel cell technologies. However, their constrained availability and high cost impede the advancement of energy conversion systems. To address these challenges, various strategies have been explored within the realm of PGM catalysts. Particularly noteworthy are catalysts that exhibit an overlayer structure, offering exceptional catalyst utilization efficiency, bimetallic synergies, and strain-induced enhancements. Self-terminated electrodeposition (SED) stands out as a technique that enables precise atomic layer electrodeposition within an aqueous electrolyte environment. It allows meticulous control of metal loading quantities and surface coverage while operating at low temperatures and without the need for vacuum conditions. Catalysts with tailored properties achieved through SED exhibit distinct electrochemical reactivity compared to bulk catalysts, showcasing exceptional electrocatalytic activity, particularly in terms of mass and specific activity. This comprehensive review provides insights into the SED phenomenon, elucidates methodologies for fabricating PGM electrocatalysts using SED, and highlights their applications in water electrolysis and fuel cells.
Geospatial Modeling of Soil Moisture on a Restored Wet Meadow
Authors: Rotimi Yetunde Oladepe , DeMarco Jennie , Crossley Philip , Chapman Teresa , Breckheimer Ian K.
Published: January 2024

Remotely sensed data acquired by multispectral sensors can be used to monitor soil moisture (SM) across a larger land area than in situ monitoring alone. Although there have been wide-ranging applications of remote sensing tools in SM estimation on many ecosystems, there is a limited understanding of their accuracy in restored wetlands. The objective of this study was to examine the potential of remotely sensed data from Landsat-9, Sentinel-1A SAR, and Blackswift E2 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in predicting SM in a restored wetland complex in the Gunnison Basin of Colorado. We tested two response variables, gravimetric SM and volumetric SM, to determine which indicator of SM was better predicted with remotely sensed data. We also tested the accuracy of remotely sensed data in predicting SM at different soil depths. Overall, satellite and UAS indices predicted gravimetric SM better than volumetric SM. The Normalized Difference Red Edge (NDRE) index from Blackswift E2 UAS had the best prediction of GSM at the depth of 0 to 5 cm (R2 = 0.86, RMSE = 7.41). Results from the study provide information on the accuracy of remotely sensed data for SM monitoring on restored wetlands.
Musculoskeletal Pain, Physical Activity, Muscle Mass, and Mortality in the Elderly: Results from the Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging (KLoSHA)
Authors: Hwang Sunwoo , Kim Changwoo , Jang Yun Jeong , Lee Chang  Han , Oh Min-Kyun , Kim Ki Woong , Jang Hak Chul , Lim Jae-Young , Chun Se-Woong , Lim Seung-Kyu
Published: January 2024

Background and objectives: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain significantly impacts physical activity and quality of life in the elderly, potentially influencing mortality. This study explored the relationship between MSK pain, physical activity, muscle mass, and mortality among older adults.
Material and Methods: We studied 1000 participants of the Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging (KLoSHA), a prospective, population-based cohort study of people aged 65 years or older. Survival status was tracked over a 5-year period. Correlations between Low back pain (LBP), knee pain, regular exercise, appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and other variables were analyzed. Logistic regression analyzes were used to identify independent risk factors for mortality.
Results: Of the total participants, 829 (82.9%) survived after a 5-year period. Survivors tended to be younger, had a higher BMI, and were more active in regular exercise. In contrast, non-survivors exhibited a higher prevalence of both LBP and knee pain, along with increased instances of multiple MSK pain. Lower ASM correlated moderately with LBP and knee pain, whereas higher ASM was associated with regular exercise Lower ASM was moderately associated with LBP and knee pain, while higher ASM correlated with engagement in regular exercise. There was a moderate correlation between LBP and knee pain, both of which were associated with a lack of regular exercise. Age, sex, ASM, and regular exercise were significant predictors, even though MSK pain itself did not directly predict all-cause mortality.
Conclusions: This study demonstrated the independent association between ASM, regular exercise, and mortality. Although MSK pain did not directly correlate with all-cause mortality, the non-survivor group had higher levels of both single and multiple MSK pain. Recognizing the interplay of MSK pain, physical activity, and muscle mass for older adults, the research underscores the need for holistic strategies to enhance health outcomes in older individuals with MSK pain.
Lightweight Context-aware Feature Transformer Network for Human Pose Estimation
Authors: Ma Yanli , Shi Qingxuan , Zhang Fan
Published: January 2024

We propose Context-aware Feature Transformer Network (CaFTNet), a novel network for human pose estimation. To address the issue of limited modeling of global dependencies in convolutional neural networks, we design Transformerneck to strengthen the expressive power of features. Transformerneck directly substitutes the 3×3 convolution in bottleneck of HRNet with Contextual Transformer (CoT) block, while reducing the complexity of the network. Specifically, CoT first produces keys with static contextual information through 3×3 convolution. Then, relying on the query and contextualization keys, the dynamic contexts are generated through two concatenated 1×1 convolutions. Static and dynamic contexts are eventually fused as an output. Additionally, for the multi-scale networks, in order to further refine the features of the fusion output, we propose an Attention Feature Aggregation Module(AFAM). Technically, given an intermediate input, AFAM successively deduces attention maps along channel and spatial dimensions. Then, Adaptive refinement module(ARM) is exploited to activate the obtained attention maps. Finally, the input undergoes adaptive feature refinement through multiplication with the activated attention maps. Through the above studies, our lightweight network provides a powerful clue for detection of keypoints. Experiments are implemented on the COCO and MPII datasets. The model achieves 76.2 AP on the COCO val2017. Compared to other methods with the CNN as the backbone, CaFTNet reduces the number of parameters by 72.9 %. On the MPII, our method uses only 60.7% of the number of parameters, acquiring semblable results to other methods with the CNN as the backbone.
Nutrient Intake and its Association with Appendicular Total Lean Mass, Function and Strength in Older Adults: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Borda Miguel Germán , Samuelsson Jessica , Cederholm Tommy , Baldera Jonathan Patricio , Perez-Zepeda Mario Ulises , Barreto George E. , Zettergren Anna , Kern Silke , Lina Rydén , Gonzalez-Lara Mariana , Salazar-Londoño Salomón , Duque Gustavo , Skoog Ingmar , Aarsland Dag
Published: January 2024

Treatment options for sarcopenia are currently limited, primarily relying on two main therapeutic approaches: resistance-based physical activity and dietary interventions. However, details about specific nutrients in the diet or supplementation are unclear. Our objective is to investigate the relationship between nutrient intake and lean mass, function, and strength. Data were derived from the Gothenburg H70 birth cohort study in Sweden, including 719 70-year-olds born in 1944 (54,1 % females). For independent variables, the diet history method (face-to-face interviews) was used to estimate habitual food intake during the preceding three months. Dependent variables were gait speed (muscle performance), hand grip strength (muscle strength) and appendicular lean soft tissue index (ALSTI). Linear regression analyses were performed to analyze the relationship between the dependent variables and each of the covariates. Several nutrients were positively associated with ALSTI, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA, EPA), selenium, zinc, riboflavin, niacin equivalent, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, and protein. After correction for multiple tests, there were no remaining correlations with handgrip and gait speed. Findings of positive correlations for some nutrients with lean mass suggest a role for these nutrients for maintaining muscle volume. These results can be used to inform clinical trials to expand the preventive strategies and treatment options for individuals at risk of muscle loss and sarcopenia.
Influence of the Weather Conditions in the North-West Region of the Russian Federation on Flax Fiber Characters according to the Results of a 30-Years Research
Authors: Pavlov Andrey V. , Porokhovinova Elizaveta A. , Slobodkina Anastasia , Matvienko Inna I. , Kishlyan Natalya V. , Brutch Nina B.
Published: January 2024

Weather has significant impact on growth and plants development. It is important to analyze the influence of changing climate conditions on expression of plants agronomical characters. Two flax varieties were grown from 1987 to 2018 in the North-West of Russia. Whether conditions and their influence on flax agronomic characters were analyzed using variance and correlations analyses. Significant influence of year conditions on the manifestation of all evaluated characters was revealed. Starting from June high temperatures accelerate the development of plants at all stages. Prolongation of germination - flowering period is the most important for fiber productivity improvement. Oppositely, for formation of high quality fiber fast ripening in hot weather after flowering is preferable. Such data give possibility to predict the amount and quality of yield. Usage of weather conditions data also permits to compare results obtained in different years. Suggested method of year’s meteorological conditions classification can be used in other genebanks for systematization and analyses of crops field evaluation results. Correlation analyses reviled 3 correlated pleiades: (1) pleiade of productivity, (2) pleiade of fiber quality and yield, (3) pleiade of the growing season phases duration, the sums of active temperatures and precipitation during each period. Great influence of growing conditions on economically valuable traits indicates the necessity of searching for genotypes with stable characters manifestation for breeding new varieties, which will give stable yield and fiber of good quality.
External factors, leverage, and banks’ performance: Does risk matter?
Authors: Buniarto Edwin Agus
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the risk variables as an intervening factor between external factors and leverage on the financial performance of banking companies in the Indonesian Capital Market. In this study, 45 banking sector companies became the population. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, so the samples were 5 companies for 3 years. The data analysis technique in this study uses SmartPLS. The results show that the t-count coefficient is greater than the t-table, indicating a significant effect of external factors on risk in the company. There is no significant effect of leverage on risk with a t-count value smaller than the t-table. External factors significantly affect financial performance, with a coefficient value of t-count greater than t-table. There is a significant effect of leverage on financial performance, with a t-count coefficient value more significant than the t-table. The risk significantly affects financial performance, with a t-count coefficient value more significant than the t-table.
Determinants of stock price volatility in Shariah-compliant firms
Authors: Sukma Aji Kumara , Nurofik Nurofik , Ahmad Zulfikar Ali
Published: January 2024

This study examines how inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, earnings per share, debt-to-equity ratio, and dividend payout ratio impact the volatility of stock prices among companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2015 and 2018. The research focuses on companies included in both the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) and the broader Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) during this period. This research obtained a total of 680 samples with a purposive sampling method. This paper also uses regression data panel models by Eviews 9 software. The results of the test show that interest rates and earnings per share positively affect stock price volatility. Meanwhile, inflation and debt-to-equity ratio negatively affect stock price volatility. Apart from that, the exchange rate and DPR do not affect stock price volatility. The findings in this article can contribute to the existing literature related to stock price volatility and also provide benefits to policies for company stakeholders.
Pupuk Alami Tumbuhan Bersemi
Authors: Findawati Yulian
Published: January 2024

Puji syukur selalu tercurahkan kepada Allah SWT yang senantiasa melimpahkan rahmat, hidayah serta inayah, sehingga kami dapat melaksanakan Program “Pengabdian Masyarakat Desa Banjarpanji” Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo Tahun 2019. Pengabdian masyarakat yang diselenggarakan oleh Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo merupakan kegiatan Catur Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yaitu Pendidikan, Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada masyarakat, serta Dharma keempat yaitu sebagai dharma moral yakni perguruan tinggi sebagai Lembaga percontohan moral.
Optimalisasi lahan kosong dengan memanfaatkan penanaman Hidroponik dan Toga
Authors: Findawati Yulian
Published: January 2024

Puji syukur selalu tercurahkan kepada Allah SWT yang senantiasa melimpahkan rahmat, hidayah serta inayah, sehingga kami dapat melaksanakan Program “Pengabdian Masyarakat Desa Banjarpanji” Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo Tahun 2019. Pengabdian masyarakat yang diselenggarakan oleh Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo merupakan kegiatan Catur Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yaitu Pendidikan, Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada masyarakat, serta Dharma keempat yaitu sebagai dharma moral yakni perguruan tinggi sebagai Lembaga percontohan moral.
The Implementation of Tax Monitoring System in Local Tax Collection in Sidoarjo District
Authors: Listiawan Hermadi , Salman Radian
Published: January 2024

This article aims to explain and analyze the implementation of tax monitoring system to local tax collection in Sidoarjo Regency. The electronic collection of local taxes is a strategy utilized by Sidoarjo Regency to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in collecting local taxes, one of them is Tax Monitoring System. This writing reviews the benefits and impacts of the implementation adopted by the local government in implementing tax monitoring system, the advantages of it, and the resulting effects on the local tax revenue of Sidoarjo Regency. Highlights : Enhanced Efficiency: The Tax Monitoring System in Sidoarjo Regency streamlines tax collection processes, reducing manual efforts and expediting transactions. Increased Transparency: This system promotes accountability and transparency in local tax operations, building trust among taxpayers. Revenue Impact: The implementation of the Tax Monitoring System has positively influenced the local tax revenue, indicating improved compliance and collection rates. Keywords : Implementation, Local Tax Revenue, Electronicization, Tax Collection, Efficiency
Comparision of Hemodynamic Effect of Sevoflorane 1.5% and Desflurane 3% in Laproscopic Appendicectomy
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Aneasthesia, Dhiraj Hospital, Sumandip Vidyapith, Baroda 391760, India., Chavda Dushyant , Nasir Shaikh Abdul ,   Associate Professor, Department of Aneasthesia, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College & Govt. Hospital, Rajkot 360001, Gujarat, India., Kankhara Anjali ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, G.G. Hospital, Jamnagar, M.P Shah Medical College, Jamnagar 361008, Gujarat, India.
Published: January 2024

Aims and objective: To compare heamodynamic parameters, complication, recovery time and time of early extubation with sevoflurane and desflurane. Materials and methods: This was prospective study conducted from January to December 2020 using sampling technique total 60 adult patient of American society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Grade I, II, III. Age between 18–60 years of either male or female who were posted for Laproscopic appendicectomy under general anesthesia were selected for study after informed consent. All the patient were randomly allocated into one of two group using computer generated random number table. Group ‘S’ received induction with sevofluraneamd Group ‘D’ received induction with desflurane. Result: Both group did not differ significantly in age, weight, sex, ASA grade. Heart rate was significantly higher in the sevoflurane group than in the desflurane group after intubation. Systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in the sevoflurane group. The Sevoflurane group showed higher time in spontaneous respiration, verbal commands following, ET removal time. Conclusion: Desflurane provides faster recovery from anesthesia and better hemodynamic stability introperative and post operative.
Forensic Wildlife: A Review
Authors:   M.S.c. Student, Department of Forensic Science, Amity University of Forensic Science, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, India., Singla Prasansha , Sharma Sanya ,   M.S.c. Student, Department of Forensic Science, Amity University of Forensic Science, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, India.
Published: January 2024

Wildlife crime, defined as the illegal capture, disturbance, ownership, exchange, or movement of animals and/or their derivatives, is a rising international problem that poses a threat to many species' survival. The ‘crime scene' in such investigations can range from an animal carcass to terrain with topography as diverse as woodland or desert, as well as a variety of natural and man-made structures. The location of a wildlife crime scene is frequently remote, with insufficient facilities for thorough investigation and evidence collecting. These characteristics may pose particular issues in poorer sections of the world and countries suffering societal turmoil. Working at a wildlife crime scene necessitates the use of tools, investigation procedures, and scientific technologies that are all suited for the situation and the best available. A combination of portable and easy-to-use laboratory equipment, as well as current data gathering and information transmission systems, is likely to be required for effective inquiry in the field. It is critical to use an interdisciplinary approach. These tactics can be used to combat wildlife crimes and punish those involved in the illegal trafficking of animals, flora, and fauna, as well as their products. Footprint analysis, morphological and anatomical studies, microscopic inspections of bodily components, and molecular biology techniques such as serological, mitochondrial DNA, rRNA, and protein analysis are among these techniques. The well-documented methodology and techniques, as well as their disadvantages and advantages, have been thoroughly examined in this review, and will undoubtedly aid the court of law and scientists working in this field to reduce wildlife crime rates through scientific investigations.
Terrorism at Rise with the Chemicals Insight: Use of Chemical Warfare Agents an Issue of Global Concern
Authors:   Former Senior Scientific Officer, Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India, GTB Nagar, Kingsway Camp, Hudson Lane, Delhi 110009, India., Jain Neha
Published: January 2024

Crime has led to a worldwide increase with a main weapon of offence including not only a physical object but show the incidences of involvement of chemicals also. Chemical warfare agents are one such example commonly employed by large group of people, mainly violent criminals who not only wants to create a terror or threat in the world but to cause war scale destruction. There are numerous of incidents reported from past showing the involvement of hazardous chemicals for committing crimes. Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) are synthetic chemicals used in the warfare as weapons, which are highly toxic and lethal to the extent that can cause temporary incapacitation, permanent health damage and even death of the targets. Common examples of these agents are nerve agents, vesicants, incapacitating agents, blood agents, and riots control agents. These agents are variedly classified as per the above-mentioned categories depending onto the effects and adverse effects they poses on human health and on society. The rate of crime commission using these hazardous agents is very rapid, thus making it an issue of serious concern to take measures to prevent innocent individuals.
Whole-Rock and Apatite Geochemistry of Late Triassic Plutonic Rocks in the Eastern Songpan-Ganzi Orogenic Belt: Petrogenesis and Implications for Tectonic Evolution
Authors: Yan Haoyu , Xu Zhiqin , Li Guangwei , Zheng Bihai , Gao Jianguo , Long Xiaoping
Published: January 2024

To constrain the late Triassic tectonic evolution of the Songpan-Ganzi orogenic belt, we present new whole-rock and in situ apatite geochemistry for plutonic rocks in its eastern margin. The Taiyanghe pluton can be classified into two rock types: dioritic and granitic rocks. The former exhibits low SiO2 and MgO contents but high Al2O3, Th, LREE contents, and Th/Yb and Th/Nb ratios, as well as low Ba/La and Ba/Th ratios and enriched Sr-Nd isotopic compositions, which, together with apatite geochemistry and Nd isotopes, indicate that they were derived from low degrees of partial melting of lithospheric mantle metasomatized by sediment-derived melts. The latter is characterized by high Sr and low Y and Yb, with elevated Sr/Y and (La/Yb)N ratios, implying an adakitic affinity. Notably, their similar Sr-Nd isotopic compositions indicate an origin from partial melts of a newly underplated lower crust. The Maoergai granitic rocks, characterized by high Sr and low Y and Yb contents with high Sr/Y and (La/Yb)N ratios, are indicative of adakitic rocks. In combination with the enriched whole-rock Sr-Nd isotopes and the apatite Nd isotopic data, we suggest that they were generated by the partial melting of the ancient thickened mafic lower crust. The Markam and Yanggonghai felsic granitoid rocks are peraluminous and similar to typical S-type granitoids, indicating an origin from remelting of the Triassic metasedimentary rocks. Based on the temporal-spatial relationship of the late Triassic plutonic rocks in the orogenic belt, we suggest that these rocks were formed in association with the roll-back and subsequent break-off of a subducted slab of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean. During the subduction, the formation of the Maoergai adakitic rocks was triggered by slab roll-back, whereas the magmatic “flare up” (ca. 216–200 Ma) was likely caused by slab break-off. This indicates that the final closure of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean happened in the end of the Triassic or Early Jurassic.
Petrogenesis and Tectonic Implication of Jurassic Granites in Central Guangdong, SE China: Constraints from Zircon U-Pb-Hf-O and Whole-Rock Geochemical and Sr-Nd Isotopic Data
Authors: Lai Zhiguang , Xu Yongxin , Xin Chunbo , Luo Xuewen
Published: January 2024

The origin and tectonic regime responsible for the inland Jurassic granites in Southeast (SE) China remain controversial. This study presents zircon secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) U-Pb ages, in situ zircon Hf-O isotopes, and whole-rock geochemical and Sr-Nd isotopic data for the Fogang and Xinxing Batholiths in central Guangdong. Mineralogical and geochemical features indicate that these granites are high-K (>4.8 wt% K2O at 72 wt% SiO2), calc-alkaline I-type granites. SIMS U-Pb analyses on magmatic zircons yield consistent ages ranging from 158 to 163 Ma, suggesting that the Fogang and Xinxing granites were emplaced in the period of 163–158 Ma. In addition, these granites have whole-rock initial Sr87/Sr86 ratios of 0.6802–0.7072 and negative εNd(t) values of −9.5 to −8.2, zircon negative εHf(t) values of −12.34 to −0.56, and high δ18O values of 7.64‰–10.08‰. The above features imply that the granites were most likely generated through the mixture of supracrustal sedimentary components with minor addition of mantle-derived magmas. Granites from the Fogang and Xinxing Batholiths in SE China should be derived from the Proterozoic crustal reworking due to asthenosphere upwelling or underplating and intrusion of mafic magmas. These Jurassic granites reflect anorogenic magmatism probably formed in an intraplate extensional setting resulted from the foundering of the flat slab beneath SE China.
Potentiometric determination of urea in fermented alcoholic beverages commonly consumed in India using biosensor by immobilization of urease on nylon membrane using Ammonium Ion Selective Electrode (AISE)
Authors: Attri Meenakshi , Kumari Seema
Published: January 2024

A method is described for construction of a highly sensitive potentiometric biosensor for detection of urea in some easily available fermented alcohols. The biosensor is based on covalent immobilization of urease enzyme nanoparticles on nylon membrane deposited on to ammonium ion selective electrode (AISE).The enzyme electrode was characterized by Fourier transform infra-reds pectroscopy (FTIR) and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) techniques with particle size ranging between 0.09µm-0.49µm.in diameter.The biosensor showed optimum response within 20s at pH 5.5 in 0.05mM urea conc. in sodium phosphate buffer and 40˚C. It exhibited excellent sensitivity of 38 mV/decade and lower detection limit is 0.001 mM, and wider linear range from 0.001 to 0.80 mM. Analytical recovery of added urea which were found to be 99.8%, 101.04%, 108.35%, 103.9%, 98.99%, 104.7%, 99.93%, 102.34%, 101.76%, and 103.02%.The average urea conc. in beer is 22.23mg/L whereas in wine it is 0.7234 mg/L. The average pH is 3.795 in beer and in wine it is 3.85. The average urea conc. in beer is 22.23mg/L whereas in wine it is 0.7234mg/L, which is a very low amount as compared to that of found in milk (being compared with due to unavailability of permissible limit for alcohols). The working electrode was used weekly times over a period of 6 months, when stored at 4˚C. The potentiometric biosensor measured urea level in fermented alcoholic beverages, which correlated well with a standard potentiometric method (r =0.9898)
Macrophage-derived CCL1 targets CCR8 receptor in hepatic stellate cells to promote liver fibrosis through JAk/STAT pathway
Authors: Li Jun , Diao Shaoxi , Li Liangyun , Zhang Jintong , Ji Minglu , Sun Lijiao , Shen Wen-wen , Wu Shuai , Chen Zixiang , Huang Cheng
Published: January 2024

Liver fibrosis is caused by liver injury resulting from the wound healing response. According to recent research, the primary factor responsible for liver fibrosis is the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). C-C motif chemokine ligand 1 (CCL1) is one of several chemokine genes clustered on chromosome 17, which is involved in immune regulation and inflammatory processes. However, the role of CCL1 in liver fibrosis has not been reported. We found that CCL1 secreted by macrophages can target and activate the receptor protein C-C motif chemokine receptor 8 (CCR8) of HSCs, accelerating liver fibrosis progression by activating the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signalling pathway. This suggested that the CCL1-mediated regulation of CCR8 is an important event in liver fibrosis progression. In conclusion, this study identified a novel signalling axis, the CCL1/CCR8/JAK/STAT pathway, which regulates the activation and apoptosis of HSCs, thus providing a novel therapeutic strategy for liver fibrosis.