bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on the Stress Evolution and Strengthening Support Timing of the Retracement Channel under the Super-Thick Nappe
Authors: Zhu Ruojun , Yue Xizhan , Gao Yudong , Liu Xuesheng , Li Xuebin , Xie Chengcheng , Wang Kun
Published: November 2023

The superposition effect of the advanced support pressure of the working face in the final mining stage and the lateral support stress of the roadway is a key factor affecting the stability of the retracement channel. To study the stress evolution of the retracement channel under the super-thick nappe and the timing of strengthening support, this paper takes the mining of the 360808 working face in Xinji No. 1 Mine as the engineering background, analyzes the occurrence conditions of the working face and the measured rock pressure law, and constructs a roof structure model of the retreat area. The UDEC discrete element numerical simulation software was used to analyze the evolution characteristics of concentrated stress and the failure law of surrounding rock around the retracement channel under gradual excavation conditions. Based on the relationship between the position of the main roof fracture and the stability of the surrounding rock of the retracement channel, the instability mechanism of the surrounding rock of the retracement channel was revealed. A mechanical model of the surrounding rock of the retracement channel under the condition of a gradient coal pillar was established, and the energy criterion K for the instability of the surrounding rock was obtained. The method of adding anchor cables to strengthen the support of the surrounding rock of the retracement channel was proposed. The results indicate that the accumulation of energy in the surrounding rock of the retracement channel is greater than the internal consumption of energy, which is the direct reason for the instability of the surrounding rock of the retracement channel. The time to strengthen the support of the roof is when the working face is 15 m away from the retracement channel. According to the analysis of on-site monitoring results, the roof convergence and the two-sides convergence before and after strengthening the support were reduced by 90 mm and 140 mm, respectively. Under the strengthening of support, the slope of the retracement channel in the 360808 working face is slight, without roof fall, and the surrounding rock of the channel is effectively controlled, which is of great significance for ensuring the safe application of the retracement channel. It has reference value for the safety production of surrounding mines and is conducive to promoting the sustainable development of local resource-based society and economy.
PointNAC: Copula-Based Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation Network
Authors: Deng Chunyuan , Chen Ruixing , Tang Wuyang , Chu Hexuan , Xu Gang , Cui Yue , Peng Zhenyun
Published: November 2023

Three-dimensional point cloud data generally contain complex scene information and diversified category structures. Existing point cloud semantic segmentation networks tend to learn feature information between sampled center points and their neighboring points, while ignoring the scale and structural information of the spatial context of the sampled center points. To address these issues, this paper introduces PointNAC (PointNet based on normal vector and attention copula feature enhancement), a network designed for point cloud semantic segmentation in large-scale complex scenes, which consists of the following two main modules: (1) The local stereoscopic feature-encoding module: this feature-encoding process incorporates distance, normal vectors, and angles calculated based on the cosine theorem, enabling the network to learn not only the spatial positional information of the point cloud but also the spatial scale and geometric structure; and (2) the copula-based similarity feature enhancement module. Based on the stereoscopic feature information, this module analyzes the correlation among points in the local neighborhood. It enhances the features of positively correlated points while leaving the features of negatively correlated points unchanged. By combining these enhancements, it effectively enhances the feature saliency within the same class and the feature distinctiveness between different classes. The experimental results show that PointNAC achieved an overall accuracy (OA) of 90.9% and a mean intersection over union (MIoU) of 67.4% on the S3DIS dataset. And on the Vaihingen dataset, PointNAC achieved an overall accuracy (OA) of 85.9% and an average F1 score of 70.6%. Compared to the segmentation results of other network models on public datasets, our algorithm demonstrates good generalization and segmentation capabilities.
Diversified Cover Selection for Image Steganography
Authors: Li Xinran , Guo Daidou , Qin Chuan
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a new cover selection method for steganography. We focus on the scenario that the available images for selection contain diversified sources, i.e., nature images and metaverse images. For the scenario, we design a targeted strategy to evaluate the suitability for steganography of a candidate image, which selects images according to the undetectability against steganalytic tools symmetrically. Firstly, steganalytic features of the candidate images are extracted. Then, the features are fed on a steganalytic classifier, and the possibility of carrying secret data is calculated for cover selection. As a result, the selected images are the best candidates to resist steganalysis. Experimental results show that our method performs better than existing cover selection schemes when checked by steganalytic tools.
Assessing Impact in Europe: A Systematic Review of Evaluation Methodologies in Homeless Interventions
Authors: Rodilla Juan Manuel , Puchol Gloria , Botija Mercedes
Published: November 2023

Homelessness presents a complex societal challenge, necessitating evidence-based interventions. This paper conducts a PRISMA systematic review of impact evaluation methodologies in homeless interventions, examining the existence of standardized methodologies, and the role of theoretical frameworks, consensus on evaluation designs, and reliable outcome variables. Drawing from diverse studies, the research comprehensively analyzes impact evaluations with the goal of yielding valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers responding to the challenges and dynamics of the European context. The findings reveal a lack of standardized methodologies validated by regulatory agencies, particularly within Europe. Theoretical foundations guiding the evaluations vary widely, highlighting the need for a context-sensitive framework that considers the complexities of homelessness and socio-political factors across welfare states. While randomized controlled trials offer rigor, they are underutilized in Europe. The review advocates a mixed-methods approach for comprehensive insights to capture the multifaceted nature of homelessness interventions. Furthermore, the identification of suitable outcome variables emerges as a challenge, with inconsistent definitions hindering cross-study comparisons. The analysis underscores the significance of adopting standardized outcome variables, such as the ETHOS definition, to facilitate robust impact assessments. This review emphasizes the need for methodological refinement and collaboration, enabling comparability between programs and the generation of reliable evidence. Advocating standardized methodologies, robust frameworks, and comprehensive designs, it guides future research, evidence-based policymaking, and effective homeless interventions.
Current Trends in Mycotoxin Detection with Various Types of Biosensors
Authors: Majer-Baranyi Krisztina , Adányi Nóra , Székács András
Published: November 2023

One of the most important tasks in food safety is to properly manage the investigation of mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products and foods made from them, as well as to prevent its occurrence. Monitoring requires a wide range of analytical methods, from expensive analytical procedures with high-tech instrumentation to significantly cheaper biosensor developments or even single-use assays suitable for on-site monitoring. This review provides a summary of the development directions over approximately a decade and a half, grouped according to the biologically sensitive components used. We provide an overview of the use of antibodies, molecularly imprinted polymers, and aptamers, as well as the diversity of biosensors and their applications within the food industry. We also mention the possibility of determining multiple toxins side by side, which would significantly reduce the time required for the analyses.
Study on the Removal Characteristics of IBP and DCF in Wastewater by CW-MFC with Different Co-Substrates
Authors: Qin Ge , Feng Hongyu , Yu Rendong , Zheng Fuchao , Jiang Xufei , Xia Lu , An Shuqing
Published: November 2023

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) constitute a group of compounds that are challenging to break down and potentially pose risks to both ecosystems and human health when they accumulate in water bodies. This study established and operated small-scale constructed wetland–microbial fuel cells (CW-MFCs) continuously for 60 days, maintaining a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 3 days. The research aimed to assess the treatment efficiency of wastewater containing Ibuprofen (IBP) and Diclofenac (DCF) using different co-substrates (glucose, sucrose, and sodium acetate) and to analyze the impact of these co-substrates on the composition of bacterial communities within the CW-MFC. After 60 days of operation, CW-MFC achieved removal rates of 89.29% for IBP and 84.10% for DCF. The elimination of IBP was primarily dependent on co-metabolic degradation processes occurring in both the anode and cathode, while DCF removal relied on anodic co-metabolism. Additionally, various co-substrates have an influence on the bacterial community diversity of the anode and cathodes. The possible bacterial groups involved in PPCP degradation were identified. In summary, Glu was identified as a more suitable co-substrate for CW-MFC in the removal of IBP and DCF, while SA as a co-substrate favored the induction and enrichment of EAB in the anodes. These findings offer valuable insights into the potential of CW-MFC for mitigating emerging contaminants.
Study on Farmers’ Willingness to Accept for Chemical Fertilizer Reduction Based on the Choice Experiment Method: A Case Study of Communities Surrounding Poyang Lake, China
Authors: Liu Ting , Li Qiang , Wang Hui
Published: November 2023

Chemical fertilizer loss during agricultural production is an important factor leading to the eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs. As fertilizer technology has become more widespread, it has become necessary to explore the ecological compensation mechanism in areas with important ecological functions to further reduce chemical fertilizer application. Among these, farmers’ preferences for chemical fertilizer reduction are one of the most important issues. Based on the survey data of 142 farmers surrounding Poyang Lake, this paper studies the farmers’ willingness to accept (WTA) the attributes of a chemical fertilizer reduction scheme using the choice experiment method. The results are as follows: (1) The farmers’ WTA value for each additional year of the program was 63.75 CNY/ha/year, the WTA value for every 10 percent increase in the proportion of participating land area was 73.875 CNY/ha/year, and the WTA value for every 10 percent reduction in the fertilizer application was 413.505 CNY/ha/year. (2) The household support burden, the proportion of non-agricultural income, and farmers’ understanding of the importance of wetlands significantly affect farmers’ WTA value. (3) The interviewed farmers can be divided into four different types: farm type, farm-oriented hybrid type, off-farm-oriented hybrid type, and off-farm workers, each with different preferences for fertilizer reduction schemes.
A Novel Algorithm for the Retrieval of Chlorophyll a in Marine Environments Using Deep Learning
Authors: Zeng You , Liang Tianlong , Fan Donglin , He Hongchang
Published: November 2023

Chlorophyll a (Chla) is a crucial pigment in phytoplankton, playing a vital role in determining phytoplankton biomass and water nutrient status. However, in optically complex water bodies, Chla concentration is no longer the primary factor influencing remote sensing spectral reflectance signals, leading to significant errors in traditional Chla concentration estimation methods. With advancements in in situ measurements, synchronized satellite data, and computer technology, machine learning algorithms have become popular in Chla concentration retrieval. Nevertheless, when using machine learning methods to estimate Chla concentration, abrupt changes in Chla values can disrupt the spatiotemporal smoothness of the retrieval results. Therefore, this study proposes a two-stage approach to enhance the accuracy of Chla concentration estimation in optically complex water bodies. In the first stage, a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D CNN) is employed for precise Chla retrieval, and in the second stage, the regression layer of the 1DCNN is replaced with support vector regression (SVR). The research findings are as follows: (1) In the first stage, the performance metrics (R2, RMSE, RMLSE, Bias, MAE) of the 1D CNN outperform state-of-the-art algorithms (OCI, SVR, RFR) on the test dataset. (2) After the second stage, the performance further improves, with the metrics achieving values of 0.892, 11.243, 0.052, 1.056, and 1.444, respectively. (3) In mid- to high-latitude regions, the inversion performance of 1D CNN\SVR is superior to other algorithms, exhibiting richer details and higher noise tolerance in nearshore areas. (4) 1D CNN\SVR demonstrates high inversion capabilities in water bodies with medium-to-high nutrient levels.
Removal of Arsenic from Wastewater Using Hydrochar Prepared from Red Macroalgae: Investigating Its Adsorption Efficiency and Mechanism
Authors: Khanzada Aisha Khan , Rizwan Muhammad , Al-Hazmi Hussein E. , Majtacz Joanna , Kurniawan Tonni Agustiono , Mąkinia Jacek
Published: November 2023

Arsenic (As) is a prominent carcinogen component produced via both geogenic and anthropogenic processes, posing serious risks to human health. This study aimed to investigate the potential of hydrochar prepared from red macroalgae for removing As from synthetic wastewater. The hydrochar was produced through 5 h hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) treatment at 200 °C, and then, chemically activated with ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl3·6H2O). SEM analysis revealed a permeable structure of hydrochar, while FTIR analysis detected the occurrence of several functional groups at the hydrochar interface. EDS analysis showed an increase in carbon concentration after FeCl3·6H2O activation. Hydrochar was then tested in batch experiments to investigate its As removal efficiency, with ICP-MS used to determine the levels of As after the adsorption process. The results showed that As removal efficiency increased with increasing initial As concentration from 50 to 250 mg/L, and the highest As removal efficiency was 84.75% at a pH of 6, initial concentration of 0.25 mg/L, and adsorbent dose of 1000 mg at 120 min. The Langmuir isotherm model supported the occurrence of homogeneous adsorption over the surface of hydrochar, while the pseudo-second-order model confirmed the chemisorptive nature of the process.
Permeable Concrete Barriers to Control Water Pollution: A Review
Authors: Abdel Rahman Rehab O. , El-Kamash Ahmed M. , Hung Yung-Tse
Published: November 2023

Permeable concrete is a class of materials that has long been tested and implemented to control water pollution. Its application in low-impact development practices has proved its efficiency in mitigating some of the impacts of urbanization on the environment, including urban heat islands, attenuation of flashfloods, and reduction of transportation-related noise. Additionally, several research efforts have been directed at the dissemination of these materials for controlling pollution via their use as permeable reactive barriers, as well as their use in the treatment of waste water and water purification. This work is focused on the potential use of these materials as permeable reactive barriers to remediate ground water and treat acid mine drainage. In this respect, advances in material selection and their proportions in the mix design of conventional and innovative permeable concrete are presented. An overview of the available characterization techniques to evaluate the rheology of the paste, hydraulic, mechanical, durability, and pollutant removal performances of the hardened material are presented and their features are summarized. An overview of permeable reactive barrier technology is provided, recent research on the application of permeable concrete technology is analyzed, and gaps and recommendations for future research directions in this field are identified. The optimization of the mix design of permeable reactive concrete barriers is recommended to be directed in a way that balances the performance measures and the durability of the barrier over its service life. As these materials are proposed to control water pollution, there is a need to ensure that this practice has minimal environmental impacts on the affected environment. This can be achieved by considering the analysis of the alkaline plume attenuation in the downstream environment.
Use of Sawdust (Aspidosperma polyneuron) in the Preparation of a Biocarbon-Type Adsorbent Material for Its Potential Use in the Elimination of Cationic Contaminants in Wastewater
Authors: Ortega-Toro Rodrigo , Villabona-Ortíz Ángel , Tejada-Tovar Candelaria , Herrera-Barros Adriana , Cabrales-Sanjuan Daniela
Published: November 2023

Chemically modified bioadsorbents were prepared using sawdust (Aspidosperma polyneuron) functionalized with urea at different concentrations (BC-1M, BC-3M, and BC-6M) to evaluate their adsorption capacity by the methylene blue method. Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to characterize the surface morphology of the biomaterials. The best adsorption capacity was obtained using the biocarbon modified with urea 6M (BC-6M), displaying a methylene blue index of 12.4 mg/g with a zero-charge point (pHpzc) at 5.5, suggesting the potential application of this chemically modified bioadsorbent for the removal of cationic contaminants in aqueous media.
Progressive Dam-Failure Assessment by Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) Method
Authors: Zhang Jianwei , Wang Bingpeng , Li Huokun , Zhang Fuhong , Wu Weitao , Hu Zixu , Deng Chengchi
Published: November 2023

The dam-break water flow is a complex fluid motion, showing strong nonlinearity and stochasticity. In order to better study the characteristics of the dam burst flood, the smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method was chosen to establish a two-dimensional classical dam-burst model, and the flow velocity distribution graph was obtained by calculation and compared with the experimental results in the literature, and the fitting degree of the two was obtained to be 88.4%, which verifies the validity of the model. On this basis, according to the principle of dam failure, the two failure modes of equal-interval gradual failure and progressive gradual failure were simulated, and the water body characteristics such as water flow velocity, energy, pressure, etc., were analyzed based on the different working conditions of the two modes to obtain the characteristics of gradual dam-failure water flow under the two kinds of numerical models. The simulation results show that, compared with the instantaneous dam failure mode, (1) the flow rate of the dam-failure stream reaching the downstream slows down in the gradual dam-failure mode; (2) the depth development of the breach extends downward in layers and stages over time, and the overall duration of the breach is prolonged; (3) the destructive power of the dam-failure flood is weakened as the number of segments increases. The results of the study show that, compared with the instant dam-failure mode, the calculation results of the breach development considering the progressive gradual dam-failure mode are more in line with the theoretical solution and closer to the actual process of dam failure, which can provide ideas and references for advancing the numerical study of dam failure.
Understanding GPs’ referral decisions for younger patients with symptoms of cancer: a qualitative interview study
Authors: di Martino Erica , Honey Stephanie , Bradley Stephen H , Ali Omer M , Neal Richard D , Scott Suzanne E
Published: November 2023

Background

Cancer incidence increases with age, so some clinical guidelines include patient age as one of the criteria used to decide whether a patient should be referred through the urgent suspected cancer (USC) pathway. Little is known about how strictly GPs adhere to these age criteria and what factors might influence their referral decisions for younger patients.

Aim

To understand GPs’ clinical decision making for younger patients with concerning symptoms who do not meet the age criteria for USC referral.

Design and setting

Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with GPs working in surgeries across England.

Method

Participants (n= 23) were asked to recall consultations with younger patients with cancer symptoms, describe factors influencing their clinical decisions, and discuss their overall attitude to age thresholds in cancer referral guidelines. A thematic analysis guided by the Framework approach was used to identify recurring themes.

Results

GPs’ decision making regarding younger patients was influenced by several factors, including personal experiences, patients’ views and behaviour, level of clinical concern, and ability to bypass system constraints. GPs weighted potential benefits and harms of a referral outside guidelines both on the patient and the health system. If clinical concern was high, GPs used their knowledge of local systems to ensure patients were investigated promptly even when not meeting the age criteria.

Conclusion

While most GPs interpret age criteria flexibly and follow their own judgement and experience when making clinical decisions regarding younger patients, system constraints may be a barrier to timely investigation.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM PEMESANAN TIKET PESAWAT BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Hakim Arief Rachman , Baihaqi Wiga Maulana
Published: November 2023

Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world which has very strategic geography. This can bring many opportunities in exploring natural riches and environmental services. For this reason, the existence of reliable and efficient transportation is very important. One means of transportation that is very popular and widely used by the public is airplanes. In this case, aircraft have made a significant contribution in supporting global connectivity, tourism and economic growth in various sectors. Even though airplane transportation has various advantages, there are still shortcomings in the airplane ticket purchasing process which still relies heavily on travel agents or direct purchases through the destination airline. This often causes problems, such as unstable ticket prices and concerns regarding the security of the ticket purchasing process. One innovation that can be a solution to the problem of purchasing plane tickets is the development of an application that provides a platform for purchasing plane tickets from various airlines. This application will combine various ticket options from various airlines on one platform. Apart from that, the application will also ensure the safety and security of passengers by providing the latest information about the availability of facilities on the plane and payment methods that are familiar to users. Thus, this application will provide convenience, comfort and security for prospective passengers in purchasing airline tickets of their choice.
Object Tracking Menggunakan Algoritma You Only Look Once (YOLO)v8 untuk Menghitung Kendaraan
Authors: Hayati Nurhaliza Juliyani , Singasatia Dayan , Muttaqin Muhamad Rafi
Published: November 2023

Vehicles are a means of transportation that have existed from ancient times until now, many people use vehicles such as cars and motorbikes. Enumeration of types and numbers of vehicles is carried out to collect traffic data information. In obtaining data parameters for the number of vehicles, manual calculations are usually prone to errors and take a lot of time and energy. The application of Artificial Intelligence such as object detection is a field of computer vision. In intelligent transportation systems, traffic data is the key to conducting research and designing a system. To overcome the problem, researchers carried out object tracking using the You Only Look Once (YOLO) v8 algorithm to detect the type and count the number of vehicles. The methodology applied is the AI Project Cycle stages which use problem scoping, data acquisition, data exploration, modeling, and confusion matrix evaluation. The results of the confusion matrix evaluation obtained an accuracy level of 89%, precision of 89%, recall of 90% and a weighted comparison of precision and recall obtained an F1-Score value of 89%. Thus, the You Only Look Once (YOLO) v8 algorithm is accurate enough to detect object tracking to calculate vehicles.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Menentukan Pasar Terbersih di Kota Sampit dengan Menggunakan Metode SAW
Authors: Rusda Depi , Kirana Elika Thea , Bachtiar Lukman , Fitriani Noorhikmah
Published: November 2023

In this study using a Decision Support System with the SAW method this method has advantages over other methods the ability to make more accurate judgments because it is based on predetermined values ​​and weights of criteria, besides that SAW can also choose the best option as a Decision Support System assessment. for the assessment of the cleanest market, starting with data collection through interviews with several alternative markets in the city of Sampit consisting of Sejumput, Keramat, PPM, Al-Kamal the assessment itself refers to 4 criteria such as Cleanliness Management, Market Environmental Sanitation, Mutual Cooperation Activities cooperation, arrangement of places. In the city of Sampit there are still many markets that are still said to be dirty because people's awareness has not increased to maintain cleanliness around them, the market itself is very important to instill the value of cleanliness because market cleanliness is very close to our health which is susceptible to bacteria and other causes. Apart from that, this research also intends to help the public know which markets are the cleanest and can be used as a reference for shopping where it is appropriate to go, and hopefully this assessment will serve as material for re-examination to fix hygiene problems in other markets.
Analisis Emosi pada Media Sosial Twitter Menggunakan Metode Multinomial Naive Bayes dan Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique
Authors: Ayomi Fritson Agung Julians , Dewi Kania Evita
Published: November 2023

Twitter social media is often used to express one's emotions through tweets. Much research has been conducted on emotional analysis in the social media Twitter. Machine learning is a tool that is widely used to categorize emotions. However, an imbalance in the amount of data between classes is often a problem. So, this research aims to determine the performance of the combined Multinomial Naïve Bayes (MNB) and Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) methods for emotional analysis of tweets from the social media Twitter. Each tweet through data preprocessing in this research includes case folding, data cleaning, convert slangword, convert negation, tokenization, stopword removal, and stemming. For feature extraction the n-gram method is used and for feature weighting the term frequency method is used. Testing was carried out using K-Fold Cross Validation. Based on the test results, using SMOTE an average accuracy of 0.65 or 65% was obtained and an average f1-score value of 0.66 or 66%. Meanwhile, without SMOTE, an average accuracy of 0.64 or 64% was obtained and an average f1-score of 0.65 or 65%. Although in this study it can be shown that the results using SMOTE are 1% better in categorizing emotions. However, the results obtained are not optimal, and other methods of data balancing and machine learning still need to be studied.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENGGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI DAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DENGAN KEJADIAN ONIKOMIKOSIS PADA PETANI DESA KEDOKAN GABUS
Authors: Umar Fajril , Sulaeman Sulaeman , Sundara Mulia Yuliansyah , Kurniawan Entuy
Published: November 2023

Onikomikosis dapat menyerang seorang individu yang lingkungan kerjanya lembab juga kotor seperti petani. Kurangnya kesadaran akan pentingnya personal hygiene dan tidak menggunakan alat pelindung diri sangat berisiko terkena jamur terutama pada kuku kaki. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan penggunaan alat pelindung diri dan personal hygiene dengan kejadian onikomikosis pada petani Desa Kedokan Gabus. Metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil observasi dari 40 responden petani Desa Kedokan Gabus tergambar bahwa petani Desa Kedokan Gabus lebih sedikit yang sadar akan pentingnya penggunaan alat pelindung diri, sebanyak 15 responden (37,5%) menggunakan alat pelindung diri lengkap, diperoleh Nilai sig. 0,033 < 0,05. Gambaran kedua, petani Desa Kedokan Gabus lebih menyadari pentingnya melakukan personal hygiene, sebanyak 23 responden (57,5%) melakukan personal hygiene, didapat Nilai sig. 0,00 < 0,05. Gambaran ketiga, petani Desa Kedokan Gabus lebih sedikit yang mengalami onikomikosis yaitu sebanyak 18 responden (45%). Gambaran keempat, jenis jamur yang menginfeksi petani Desa Kedokan Gabus yaitu T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes dan A. fumigatus. Adanya hubungan signifikan antara penggunaan alat pelindung diri dan personal hygiene dengan kejadian onikomikosis.
Local Inflammation But Not Kidney Cell Infection Associated with High APOL1 Expression in COVID-Associated Nephropathy
Authors: Nguyen Jane K. , Wu Zhenzhen , Agudelo Jose , Herlitz Leal C. , Miller Aaron W. , Bruggeman Leslie A.
Published: November 2023

Key Points

In coronavirus disease-19 biopsies, detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was rare with no evidence of viral replication, whereas autopsy tissue failed quality control.

In patients with FSGS, apolipoprotein L1 expression differed by degree of immune cell infiltrates, with some podocytes exhibiting up to 18-fold higher expression.

In COVAN, the predicted high induction of apolipoprotein L1 expression occurs in a pattern consistent with the stochastic nature of FSGS pathology.
Opioids and the Kidney: A Compendium
Authors: Didik Steven , Golosova Daria , Xu Biyang , Staruschenko Alexander
Published: November 2023

Opioids are a class of medications used in pain management. Unfortunately, long-term use, overprescription, and illicit opioid use have led to one of the greatest threats to mankind: the opioid crisis. Accompanying the classical analgesic properties of opioids, opioids produce a myriad of effects including euphoria, immunosuppression, respiratory depression, and organ damage. It is essential to ascertain the physiological role of the opioid/opioid receptor axis to gain an in-depth understanding of the effects of opioid use. This knowledge will aid in the development of novel therapeutic interventions to combat the increasing mortality rate because of opioid misuse. This review describes the current knowledge of opioids, including the opioid epidemic and opioid/opioid receptor physiology. Furthermore, this review intricately relates opioid use to kidney damage, navigates kidney structure and physiology, and proposes potential ways to prevent opioid-induced kidney damage.
Seismic-based paleoenvironmental analysis of the Paleocene carbonate shelf in Ajdabiya Trough, north-central of Libya
Authors: Asheibi Abdeladim M.
Published: November 2023

The results of the seismic and well logs interpretation, together with previous literature, were used to construct a generalized model of the development of the Paleocene reefs, and a depositional model for the Paleocene carbonate shelf in Ajdabiya Trough that focuses on the initiation, growth, and demise of the reefs in this basin. The Intisar reefs began as algal-foraminiferal banks. Growth of the reefs was halted by a short-lived transgression that drowned reefs and led to shale deposition of Kheir shales. The inversion of 3-D seismic data to acoustic impedance has allowed for a better determination of the main facies in Intisar reefs. These facies reflect different depositional conditions and different ages. They are: 1) algal-foraminiferal packstone/grainstone; 2) bioclastic grainstone/packstone; 3) coralline floatstone/bindstone; 4) reefal boundstone and; 5) bio-lithoclastic talus.

The Upper Sabil consists of a prograding carbonate shelf with ramp platform morphology, and its differentiated deposits indicate four main depositional facies tracts: 1) inner shelf margin; 2) barrier reefs; 3) pinnacle reefs and; 4) outer shelf margin. The proposed model for the growth of the Paleocene reefs in the Ajdabiya Trough represents consecutive stages of development: 1) the Lower Sabil Carbonate was deposited during the very early Upper Paleocene time; 2) the influx of the Sheterat Shale during the major marine transgression; 3) the sea-level began a very slow fall due to variable subsidence of the underlying strata (a deposition of micrite over the Sheterat Shale, the lower part of the Upper Sabil Carbonate); 4) the rise in sea level is evident from an increase in foraminifera and algae constituents over the high areas of the lower part of the Upper Sabil Carbonate; 5) the isolated Intisar reefs were born under the proper local circumstances. The rate of subsidence was very slow, and the coral reef had significant upward growth and; 6) a major transgression happened at the end of the Paleocene, and the consequent deepening of the water in the area drowned and killed the Intisar reefs and capped it with Kheir Shale.
Sequence stratigraphy and underlying tectonism of the Northern Richardson Mountains and adjacent Mackenzie Delta related to the formation of the Arctic Ocean
Authors: Millar Ryan A. , Daniels Benjamin , Catuneanu Octavian , Matthews William A. , Hadlari Thomas
Published: November 2023

Jurassic-Cretaceous rifting within Arctic North America that eventually resulted in the formation of the Amerasia Basin greatly affected deposition within nearshore terrestrial basins in surrounding areas, such as the Brooks-Mackenzie Basin and the Sverdrup Basin. In this paper, four measured stratigraphic sections and detrital U-Pb zircon data (N = 14; n = 3339) from outcrops within the Northern Richardson Mountains are integrated with well-log and core data from the adjacent Mackenzie Delta to establish a model-independent sequence stratigraphic framework for the Brooks-Mackenzie Basin. This framework is used to elucidate the underlying tectonic forces responsible for the observed stratigraphy, relating patterns of deposition to various phases of rift development. The proposed interpretation classifies the sub-Jurassic unconformity as a first-order sequence boundary, demarcating a change in tectonic setting from pre-rift to rift, meaning it is also classified as the rift onset unconformity for the Amerasia Basin. The overlying Bug Creek Group is largely progradational, representing a first-order lowstand systems tract corresponding to early syn-rift strata. Detrital zircon data from the Bug Creek Group lacks syn-depositional detrital zircon and resembles the underlying Permian, suggesting a recycled source of sediment. A change in the detrital zircon signature is observed within the uppermost Aklavik Formation, representing a new source. This also coincides with a rapid transition from shoreface sandstones of the Aklavik Formation to the lower offshore deposits of the Husky Formation caused by normal faulting in the Husky Lakes Fault Zone which is associated with a dramatic basin expansion. Maximum transgression occurs above the Arenaceous Member of the Husky Formation, likely near the Jurassic-Cretaceous boundary, representing a first-order maximum flooding surface and rift-climax. Above the maximum flooding surface, the overall progradational signature represents a first-order highstand systems tract and early post-rift deposits. The sub-Hauterivian basal Kamik unconformity is observed at the base of the subsequent falling stage systems tract. This first-order sequence boundary is approximately time equivalent to the breakup unconformity for the Arctic Ocean, with the overlying Kamik Formation resembling the Isachsen Formation in the Sverdrup Basin.
Pengaruh Intellectual Capital Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Makanan dan Minuman yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors:   Program Studi Akuntansi Perpajakan, Jurusan Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Lampung, Putri Resti Amelia , Maryani Maryani ,   Program Studi Akuntansi Perpajakan, Jurusan Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Lampung, Damayanti Damayanti ,   Program Studi Akuntansi Perpajakan, Jurusan Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Politeknik Negeri Lampung
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of value-added capital, value-added human capital, and structural capital value-added on the financial performance of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study's variables include independent variables such as Value Added Capital Employed (VACA), Value Added Human Capital (VAHU), and Structural Capital Value Added (STVA), as well as the dependent variable Financial Performance. Method: This quantitative study employed statistical tests on secondary data. Purposive sampling was used to select the samples. This study used 16 companies as samples over a four-year research span to collect 64 sample data units. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed in this study as an analytical method. Result: The findings revealed that there was a significant effect on financial performance from Value Added Capital Employed (VACA), Value Added Human Capital (VAHU), and Structural Capital Value Added (STVA) all at the same time, with only Value Added Capital Employed (VACA) and Structural Capital Value Added (STVA) having a significant influence. Contribution: This study suggests that companies can improve their financial performance by using their intellectual resources. Companies are expected to be able to manage their intellectual capital resources better, and efficient intellectual capital management can provide value added to support companies in improving their financial performance.
Speech-driven Personalized Gesture Synthetics: Harnessing Automatic Fuzzy Feature Inference
Authors: Zhang Fan , Wang Zhaohan , Lyu Xin , Zhao Siyuan , Li Mengjian , Geng Weidong , Ji Naye , Du Hui , Gao Fuxing , Wu Hao , Li Shunman
Published: November 2023

Speech-driven gesture generation is an emerging field within the domain
of virtual human creation. The primary objective in this field is to
attain authentic and personalized co-speech gestures while considering
appropriate input conditions. However, a significant challenge lies in
the difficulty of accurately determining the multitude of factors (such
as acoustic, semantic, emotional, personality, and even subtle unknown
features) inherent in these input conditions, which can be considered a
complex class of fuzzy sets. Consequently, relying solely on explicit
classification labels by manual annotation imposes limitations on the
potential diversity of output states. To address these challenges, we
introduce \textit{Persona-Gestor}, a novel approach
integrating an automatic fuzzy feature inference mechanism with a
probabilistic diffusion-based non-autoregressive transformer model. The
fuzzy feature inference mechanism, embedded within a condition
extractor, automatically extracts feature sets solely from raw speech
audio data. These extracted features are subsequently employed as input
conditions to facilitate the generation of personalized 3D full-body
gestures. The condition extractor effectively leverages the WavLM
large-scale pre-trained model to seamlessly capture local and global
audio information into a unified latent representation associated with
gestures. This all pertinent information eliminates the necessity for
manual annotation labels, thereby streamlining multimodal processing.
Furthermore, we employ adaptive layer normalization to enhance the
modeling of the intricate relationship between speech and gestures.
Finally, the learning and synthesis stages are facilitated through a
diffusion process, leading to a wide range of gesture-generation
outcomes. Extensive subjective and objective evaluations conducted on
three high-quality co-speech gesture datasets (Trinity, ZEGGS, and BEAT)
demonstrate our method’s superior performance compared to recent
approaches.
INFLUÊNCIA DA EQUOTERAPIA COMO RECURSO TERAPÊUTICO NO DESENVOLVIMENTO NEUROMOTOR DE CRIANÇAS COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Santos Ana Beatriz Leite , Dias Mariana , Santos Samilly , Araújo Miryam M. M. de
Published: November 2023

A Trissomia do Cromossomo 21, popularmente conhecida como Síndrome de Down, é uma das condições genéticas mais conhecida, caracteriza-se como uma desordem genética que acarreta alterações no desenvolvimento motor e cognitivo. A equoterapia por sua vez, é uma prática em que utiliza o cavalo como meio terapêutico auxiliando no aprimoramento das habilidades motoras e cognitivas da criança com Síndrome de Down. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar e descrever os benefícios da equoterapia no desenvolvimento neuromotor de crianças com Síndrome de Down. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura de acordo com os critérios PRISMA. A busca de dados foi realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, PubMed, PEDro, SciELO e Cochrane Library. Através dos descritores “Síndrome de Down”; “Terapia assistida por cavalos”, “Crianças”; “Equoterapia”. O processo de busca totalizou 91 estudos encontrados nas bases de dados, sendo que 6 artigos incluídos se dispõem de diferentes métodos de avaliação referentes aos benefícios da equoterapia apontando peculiaridade nos resultados. O método é benéfico e recomendado, propicia ganhos neuromotores importantes para crianças com Síndrome de Down. Entretanto, a equoterapia é pouco conhecida e discutida entre profissionais da saúde e sociedade no geral, existindo uma escassez de instituições, refletindo em incertezas para esse tipo de tratamento.
A PERCEPÇÃO DOS PAIS SOBRE A INFLUÊNCIA DE TELAS NO COMPORTAMENTO DE CRIANÇAS AUTISTAS
Authors: Alves Francisca Laura Ferreira de Sousa , Silva Marta de Oliveira
Published: November 2023

Introdução: No contexto do mundo moderno, a introdução de telas está sendo cada vez mais precoce. Com a inovação e desenvolvimento, os dispositivos móveis e portáteis como: tablets, smartphones e celulares que antes era limitado, passou a ser comum, trazendo consequências para as crianças, principalmente aquelas com o diagnóstico do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Objetivo: Analisar o conhecimento que os pais de crianças com TEA têm em relação à influência das telas no comportamento das mesmas. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo do tipo coleta de dados, quantitativa e transversal. Foi realizada pela plataforma Google Forms, com um grupo específico de participantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu em julho de 2023 e teve como público-alvo pais de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Foi realizada mediante um questionário no qual abordava questões sobre fala, comportamento e uso de telas. As respostas dos dados coletados foram armazenados em um banco de dados específico, criado em uma linguagem computacional acessível. Resultados: Quanto aos resultados obtidos, quando perguntado sobre o uso de telas, 13 (100%) dos pais afirmaram que os filhos fazem o uso de telas. Quanto ao tempo de exposição que o filho tem a tela 6 (46,2%) disseram que o filho fica de 11 a 40min, 2 (15,4%) fica de 41min a 1h e 5 (38,5%) fica mais que 1h. Quanto a alteração no comportamento do filho após o uso de telas 9 (69,2%) dos pais afirmaram que sim e 4 (30,8%) disseram que não observaram alteração no comportamento.Discussão: O excesso de telas na infância pode trazer prejuízos para a criança principalmente esta sendo diagnosticada com TEA apresenta dano em seu desenvolvimento psicoemocional, motor, dependência digital, irritabilidade, ansiedade, depressão, transtornos do sono, transtornos de alimentação, obesidade, pode levar ao atraso cognitivos e de linguagem retardando as habilidades.Conclusão: Os resultados apontam para uma crescente conscientização sobre os desafios e benefícios do uso de dispositivos eletrônicos nessa população, onde a tecnologia pode desempenhar um papel duplo. Por um lado, as telas podem ser uma ferramenta útil para o aprendizado e interação social, mas, por outro lado, o uso descontrolado pode resultar em uma série de problemas, como agravamento dos sintomas do autismo e prejuízos na qualidade de vida.
PACIENTE SOB CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS E O USO DA COMUNICAÇÃO ALTERNATIVA: revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Larissa Pereira , Sales Alessandra Mendes de
Published: November 2023

Introdução: os cuidados paliativos são métodos, técnicas e manejos utilizados no tratamentode pacientes que não possuem expectativas de cura. Indivíduos que recebem esses cuidados,podem manifestar alterações relacionadas à comunicação e a voz, em razão disso, acomunicação alternativa é aplicada para ampliar as habilidades comunicativas. Para que sejaefetivo, o fonoaudiólogo implementa, elabora e organiza todas as informações do indivíduo,respeitando as particularidades de cada um e propiciando uma via alternativa decomunicação ao paciente. Objetivo: demonstrar os benefícios de pacientes sob cuidadospaliativos com o uso da comunicação alternativa. Metodologia: foi realizada uma revisãosistemática de literatura, onde os descritores foram selecionados utilizando-se a ferramentaDeCs e a partir desta, foram realizadas as buscas bibliográficas nas bases de dados SciELO,Google acadêmico e PUBMED, durante os meses de agosto e setembro de 2023. Comestudos referentes ao assunto, publicados em português e espanhol, entre 2017 e 2023.Resultados: foram encontrados 2.589 artigos a partir da busca dos descritores em ciênciasda saúde (DeCS). Desse total, foram encontrados 69 na SciELO e 2.520 no GoogleAcadêmico. De acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade foram selecionados 9 artigos paraesta revisão. Conclusão:Diante dos resultados discutidos nesta revisão sistemática daliteratura, conclui-se que a comunicação alternativa tem um papel relevante e necessáriopara pacientes que estão sob cuidados paliativos.