bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
My Reflexivity on Pedagogical Practices of Physics Teachers
Authors: Ghimire Pankaj Sharma
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to elaborate my reflection on the instructional practices of physics teachers in theory and experimental classes at technical institutions in the Kathmandu district. I employed an ethnographic research design to conduct the research. I selected two technical institutions in the Kathmandu district to conduct the research, two theory classrooms, and two physics laboratories of those institutions for the participant observation process, and conducted open-ended and unstructured interviews with nine students from those institutions. I observed multiple theory and experimental classes for the entire semester period as a complete observer. In addition, I employed social constructivist learning theory to guide the whole research process. The findings from this study indicated that traditional teacher-centric pedagogical practices were prevalent at those technical institutions.
The international governance of corporate tax avoidance: A paradigm shift from tax competition to international cooperation?
Authors: Paster Thomas
Published: September 2024

Since the 1970s, constraints on public revenues have resulted in a policy condition of austerity while tax competition has induced governments to retrench welfare programs, rather than enhance tax revenues. Yet, after the global financial crisis, governments intensified efforts to increase tax revenues, through international measures to combat corporate tax avoidance and evasion. These efforts complement, rather than replace, the earlier focus on retrenchment but may have the potential to reduce pressures of austerity in the medium term. The article investigates three initiatives at international tax policy coordination, with the aim of assessing their potential to limit tax competition and to generate revenue increases.
Factores que determinan el uso de las redes sociales como plataformas de información en la Generación Z
Authors: Gallego Gómez Cristina , Tapia López Alicia , Márquez García Juan Antonio
Published: September 2024

The Internet has led to greater accessibility to data, information and, therefore, knowledge. The use of social networks arises in this context, and is the main interaction tool among generation Z.
Objective: The objective of this article is to describe the factors that determine the use of social networks as an information platform by generation Z. We want to analyze their performance expectations, their effort expectations, their social influence and the facilitating conditions, based on the UTAUT model.
Methodology: To this end, a univariate analysis was carried out based on frequency distributions of a selection of key questions obtained from an online survey distributed to 190 young people from private universities in Madrid.
Results: The main conclusions of this descriptive research are that the university population that belongs to generation Z shows greater motivation towards being present on social networks compared to using them as a source of information.
Limitations: Generation Z presents behavioral patterns that must be studied in their context to achieve a thorough analysis of their motivations on social networks.
Practical implications: Disinformation is a multidimensional concept, related to facts such as disintermediation, media consumption and polarization, which can constitute a broader line of study that helps deepen media literacy. Additionally, Big data applied to European initiatives such as FactCheckEU and Fandango promote the fight against fake news by focusing on fact-checking before publishing.
Le mensonge et ses variations dans l’oeuvre de Philippe Vilain
Authors: Pibarot Annie
Published: September 2024

Cette étude révèle la présence du mensonge à différents niveaux de l’oeuvre de Philippe Vilain. Le fait de dissimuler la vérité est avant tout un thème narratif récurrent dans les autofictions et les romans. Les tromperies racontées peuvent être légères ou beaucoup plus lourdes de conséquences au point de devenir le thème central de certains livres (comme La fille à la voiture rouge).

Le mensonge est en lien avec l’amour tel que Philippe Vilain le conçoit mais aussi avec une catégorie importante chez lui, qui est celle de romanesque. Loin d’opposer mensonge et fiction, Philippe Vilain les rapproche au point de voir dans l’importance de l’invention de soi une caractéristique centrale de la littérature du début du XXIème siècle.
Autoportrait à la tête de sandre
Authors: Toudoire-Surlapierre Frédérique
Published: September 2024

L’enjeu de cet article consiste à interroger la pratique autofictionnelle chez Philippe Vilain dans ses différentes dimensions et enjeux. Si la distinction entre autofiction projective et autobiographie rétrospective renvoie aux pratiques littéraires respectives de Philippe Vilain et Annie Ernaux, elle ne s’y suffit pas toutefois. Afin d’expliquer les dynamiques anticipatrices des récits autofictionnels de Philippe Vilain tels que L’Étreinte, La dernière année ou encore Faux-père, il convient d’examiner plus en profondeur le dialogue qui s’établit entre ces deux écrivains, de voir comment se dessine en creux une figure paternelle, un autoportrait en tête de sandre.
Penser la timidité comme énergie littéraire
Authors: École-Boivin Catherine
Published: September 2024

Penser la timidité comme énergie littéraire chez Philippe Vilain qui revendique ce trait de caractère, c’est se connecter à l’expérience trouble du blanc entre les lettres, du blanc entre les mots et des phrases tout autant qu’aux marges. Le vide, les endroits mutiques qui traversent les pages offrent la possibilité à d’autres mots de s’insérer, de prendre place dans ce qui n’est pas exprimé, mais veut se dire. Car si Philippe Vilain remplit ce vide, se biographie dans son oeuvre où les couples se séparent et s’éloignent, entre secrets et silences plus ou moins revendiqués, L’écrivaine Annie Ernaux qui a été sa compagne, l’introduit régulièrement dans plusieurs de ses oeuvres. Philippe Vilain, devenu le fantôme d’une vie, homme réservé, mystérieux comme il se définit, réussit malgré lui à figurer dans des pages étrangères. Des pages d’une écrivaine, qui le réaniment de temps à autre. Une expérience trouble, en miroir, intéressante pour comprendre à quel point la timidité peut déjouer certains pronostics d’un effacement de soi, ce à quoi aspire le timide.
¿Medalla de oro para la estrategia del CPI en TikTok?
Authors: Martínez Martínez Silvia
Published: September 2024

Este verano, la celebración de los Juegos Olímpicos ha protagonizado gran parte de nuestras conversaciones: desde comentar gestas de los deportistas hasta opinar sobre la organización del evento. ¿Pero qué sucede con los Juegos Paralímpicos? Lo cierto es que, aunque con menor repercusión, los esfuerzos por ponerlos en el foco también han generado polémica. Más concretamente, la estrategia seguida por la cuenta @paralympics en TikTok ha sido cuestionada con visiones que han oscilado entre atribuir acierto o despropósito al Comité Paralímpico Internacional (CPI).
PALEOFACJE I PALEOMORFOLOGIA GÓRNOPERMSKICH (CECHSZTYŃSKICH) BASENÓW EWAPORATOWYCH W REJONIE GORZOWA WIELKOPOLSKIEGO (ZACHODNIA POLSKA)
Authors: CZAPOWSKI Grzegorz , CHEŁMIŃSKI Jacek , NOWACKI Łukasz , SKOWROŃSKI Leszek
Published: September 2024

Przestrzenny model budowy geologicznej tzw. bloku Gorzowa, obejmujący otoczenie Gorzowa Wielkopolskiego w zachodniej Polsce, obrazuje architekturę sedymentacyjno-tektoniczną basenu depozycyjnego od utworów karbonu w podłożu waryscyjskim na głęb. 2,5–4,5 km p.p.m. po osady kenozoiku. Przy konstrukcji modelu wykorzystano dane z 23 zdjęć sejsmicznych 3D, ponad tysiąca linii sejsmicznych 2D oraz dane z 300 głębokich (>500 m) odwiertów. Istotnym komponentem modelu są utwory ewaporatowe (siarczany i sole) permu górnego (cechsztyn), stanowiące od ok. 1/4 do ok. 1/3 wypełnienia basenu w strefach poduszek solnych. Tworzy je 10 siarczanowych (anhydryty) i 9 litostratygraficznych wydzieleń solnych (w tym 2 wydzielenia soli K-Mg), przypisanych odpowiednio cyklotemom od PZ1 do PZ4 cechsztynu. Opisy materiału rdzeniowego z 53 otworów wiertniczych (na blisko 280 otworów rejestrujących utwory cechsztynu) umożliwiły wyróżnienie szeregu litofacji, reprezentujących różne środowiska depozycji ewaporatów. Dla utworów siarczanowych wyróżniono następujące litofacje: otwartego basenu siarczanowego (z partiami głębszymi), platformy siarczanowej, laguny siarczanowej (z partiami płytszymi), laguny i panwi solno-siarczanowej oraz sebkhy siarczanowej. W przypadku utworów solnych są to facje: otwartego basenu solnego (z partiami głębszymi i płytszymi), laguny solnej (z partiami płytszymi), laguny solno-siarczanowej, panwi solnej z przejściem do saliny, saliny oraz nadmorskiego (przeradzającego się w śródlądowy) zbiornika jeziornego typu playa. Analiza rozkładu miąższości poszczególnych wydzieleń i wymienionych litofacji pozwoliła opracować mapy przypuszczalnej paleomorfologii kolejnych basenów ewaporatowych: siarczanowych (6 map) i solnych (6 map) oraz przekroje geologiczne poszczególnych cyklotemów (4 przekroje). Wartości korelacji między miąższością siarczanów rozpoczynających depozycję ewaporatów w każdym z cykli a miąższością nadległych soli oraz tychże soli do kończących cykl siarczanów umożliwiły określenie typu ewaporatowego basenu depozycyjnego. Jedynie zbiorniki sedymentacyjne utworów najstarszej soli kamiennej (Na1) i anhydrytu stropowego (A3r/A3g) reprezentują basen typu „wypełnieniowego” (infill evaporite basin; wysoka ujemna wartość współczynnika korelacji), pozostałe badane ewaporaty powstały w basenach typu „niestabilnego” (fluctuating evaporite basin; niska ujemna i dodatnia wartość współczynnika korelacji). W interpretacjach rozkładu miąższości ewaporatów uwzględniono także wpływ tektoniki post- i syndepozycyjnej, szczególnie aktywnej podczas formowania ewaporatów cyklotemów PZ2 i PZ3.
Decoding Bitcoin: leveraging macro- and micro-factors in time series analysis for price prediction
Authors: Jung Hae Sun , Kim Jang Hyun , Lee Haein
Published: September 2024

Predicting Bitcoin prices is crucial because they reflect trends in the overall cryptocurrency market. Owing to the market’s short history and high price volatility, previous research has focused on the factors influencing Bitcoin price fluctuations. Although previous studies used sentiment analysis or diversified input features, this study’s novelty lies in its utilization of data classified into more than five major categories. Moreover, the use of data spanning more than 2,000 days adds novelty to this study. With this extensive dataset, the authors aimed to predict Bitcoin prices across various timeframes using time series analysis. The authors incorporated a broad spectrum of inputs, including technical indicators, sentiment analysis from social media, news sources, and Google Trends. In addition, this study integrated macroeconomic indicators, on-chain Bitcoin transaction details, and traditional financial asset data. The primary objective was to evaluate extensive machine learning and deep learning frameworks for time series prediction, determine optimal window sizes, and enhance Bitcoin price prediction accuracy by leveraging diverse input features. Consequently, employing the bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) yielded significant results even without excluding the COVID-19 outbreak as a black swan outlier. Specifically, using a window size of 3, Bi-LSTM achieved a root mean squared error of 0.01824, mean absolute error of 0.01213, mean absolute percentage error of 2.97%, and an R-squared value of 0.98791. Additionally, to ascertain the importance of input features, gradient importance was examined to identify which variables specifically influenced prediction results. Ablation test was also conducted to validate the effectiveness and validity of input features. The proposed methodology provides a varied examination of the factors influencing price formation, helping investors make informed decisions regarding Bitcoin-related investments, and enabling policymakers to legislate considering these factors.
Acptp2,3 participates in the regulation of spore production, stress response, and pigments synthesis in Aspergillus cirstatus
Authors: Shao Lei , Liu Zuoyi , Tan Yumei
Published: September 2024

Background

Aspergillus cristatus was a filamentous fungus that produced sexual spores under hypotonic stress and asexual spores under hypertonic stress. It could be useful for understanding filamentous fungi’s sporulation mechanism. Previously, we conducted functional studies on Achog1, which regulated the hyperosmotic glycerol signaling (HOG) pathway and found that SI65_02513 was significantly downregulated in the transcriptomics data of ΔAchog1 knockout strain. This gene was located at multiple locations in the HOG pathway, indicating that it might play an important role in the HOG pathway of A. cristatus. Furthermore, the function of this gene had not been identified in Aspergillus fungi, necessitating further investigation. This gene’s conserved domain study revealed that it has the same protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) functional domain as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, hence SI65_02513 was named Acptp2,3.

Methods

The function of this gene was mostly validated using gene knockout and gene complementation approaches. Knockout strains exhibited sexual and asexual development, as well as pigments synthesis. Morphological observations of the knockout strain were carried out under several stress conditions (osmotic stress, oxidative stress, Congo Red, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Real-time fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (PCR) identified the expression of genes involved in sporulation, stress response, and pigments synthesis.

Results

The deletion of Acptp2,3 reduced sexual and asexual spore production by 4.4 and 4.6 times, demonstrating that Acptp2,3 positively regulated the sporulation of A. cristatus. The sensitivity tests to osmotic stress revealed that ΔAcptp2,3 strains did not respond to sorbitol-induced osmotic stress. However, ΔAcptp2.3 strains grew considerably slower than the wild type in high concentration sucrose medium. The ΔAcptp2,3 strains grew slower than the wild type on media containing hydrogen peroxide, Congo red, and SDS. These findings showed that Acptp2,3 favorably controlled osmotic stress, oxidative stress, and cell wall-damaging chemical stress in A. cristatus. Deleting Acptp2,3 resulted in a deeper colony color, demonstrating that Apctp2,3 regulated pigment synthesis in A. cistatus. The expression levels of numerous stress-and pigments-related genes matched the phenotypic data.

Conclusion

According to our findings, Acptp2,3 played an important role in the regulation of sporulation, stress response, and pigments synthesis in A. cristatus. This was the first study on the function of PTPs in Aspergillus fungi.
Effects of physical activity on anxiety levels in college students: mediating role of emotion regulation
Authors: Sheng Xinxin , Wen Xili , Liu Jiangshan , Zhou Xiuxiu , Li Kai
Published: September 2024

Objectives

To explore the effects of physical activity on anxiety levels in college students, as well as to examine the mediating role of emotion regulation.

Methods

A convenience sample of 1,721 college students from Shanghai, Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangxi, and Hunan was used to conduct an evaluation and a survey through the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), the Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (SAS), and the Emotion Regulation Scale (ERQ).

Results

College students’ anxiety level, cognitive reappraisal, and expression inhibition scores were (44.72 ± 10.37), (30.16 ± 6.51), and (16.96 ± 4.99), respectively. There were significant grade and physical activity level differences in anxiety levels and cognitive reappraisal, and significant gender and physical activity level differences in expression inhibition among college students. Process model 4 mediated effect regression analysis showed that physical activity had a significant positive effect on cognitive reappraisal (R2 = 0.14, β = 0.04, P < 0.001), and physical activity did not have a significant expression inhibition effect (R2 = 0.17, β = 0.01, P = 0.27). Physical activity (β = −0.03, P = 0.012), cognitive reappraisal (β = −0.59, P < 0.001), and expression inhibition had a significant effect on (β = 0.57, P < 0.001) anxiety levels (R2 = 0.37). In the model effect relationship, the direct and indirect effects of physical activity on anxiety levels were −0.028 and −0.019, respectively.

Conclusion

Physical activity has a significant negative effect on college students’ anxiety levels. Cognitive reappraisal is a mediating variable for the effect of physical activity on anxiety levels. The higher the level of physical activity and the higher the intensity of the activity, the lower the level of anxiety.
The influence of green human resource management on university sustainability in higher education: the role of mediating environmental performance and green commitment
Authors: Zahrani Aida Ahmed
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the research is to examine how green human resource management (GHRM) contributes to the sustainability of the university. This study also focuses on how environmental performance and dedication to sustainability can act as mediators. Additionally, it seeks to examine the interplay between GHRM practice and university sustainability and how green environmental success and green dedication moderate that interaction. As the primary technique of data collection, a survey questionnaire on green HRM and environmental factors was distributed to a total of 273 university staff at Majmaah University in Saudi Arabia. The results of staff environmental performance and commitment point to a beneficial impact on sustainability in higher education institutions. Our study also demonstrates that when an employee scores highly on green performance evaluation and appraisal, the impact of green HRM practices on green dedication is more significant. By connecting green HRM practices to university sustainability through sustainability impact and green commitment, the current study adds fresh theoretical insights into the field of environmental management literature. Our findings give staff members advice on how and when to use green HRM techniques to improve university sustainability in higher education institutions.
Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery in a Morbidly Obese Female with Hypothyroidism and Hypertension: A Case Report
Authors: Ninave Sanjyot , Dessai Saiesh Raut
Published: September 2024

Obesity is characterised by a body weight that surpasses the expected or ideal weight by over 10%, considering factors such as height, age, body build, and sex. Another way to define obesity is based on body fat content: a male is considered obese if body fat exceeds 25% of his total weight, while a female is considered obese if body fat exceeds 30%. Abdominal obesity, prevalent in 40% of women in India, poses significant challenges in the realm of anaesthesia, particularly during laparoscopic abdominal surgeries. The co-existence of morbid obesity, hypothyroidism, and hypertension present intricate medical conditions that demand precise management. During the surgical procedure, issues related to large intraabdominal tumours and airway maintenance impact respiratory and circulatory dynamics. Notably, intraoperative challenges, including bronchospasm, hypotension, and respiratory acidosis, were addressed to ensure the patient's well-being and a successful surgical outcome. The present case report provides insights into the comprehensive management of high-risk patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery. It underscores the significance of tailored anaesthesia strategies to mitigate complications and ensure a favourable postoperative recovery. This report presents the case of a 59-year-old female with obesity (BMI: 39.6 kg/m2 ), hypothyroidism, and hypertension who underwent laparoscopic abdominal surgery and discusses managing intraoperative challenges, such as bronchospasm, hypotension, and respiratory acidosis, and the postoperative care for successful patient recovery
Opportunities and Constraints of Promoting Coffee Plantation in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Shelema Abrhaley , Kidane Hagos , Gebremedhin Yibrah , Abraha Harnet
Published: September 2024

In Ethiopia, coffee is a significant crop, but in the Tigray region, particularly southern Tigray, it receives less emphasis despite its national importance. This study investigates the status of coffee production in southern Tigray, Ethiopia, using a multistage sampling technique to gather data from 113 respondents during 2015. The goal is to identify opportunities and constraints in coffee production in the region. Data were collected using individual interviews and Focus Group Discussions, and analyzed using SPSS software and a ranking index. The study found that favorable agro ecology, fertile soils, accessibility to water, and existence of tolerant coffee varieties are the opportunities in southern Tigray, Ethiopia. However, constraints include irrigation competition, lack of training, limited input use, and shifting to khat (Catha edulis) cultivation. Additionally, most farmers do not practice pruning and rejuvenation due to lack of technical knowledge. This result in the coffee plants stand; more erect, less branched and unmanageably tall which rendering difficult to harvest berries. Hence, the study suggested that an integrated coffee production intervention is important to boost coffee production and local policy instrument is prerequisite that restrict the shifting of coffee to khat production in the study districts.
Practice of Core Values of the Department of Education among Grade 12 Students in a Philippine Public School
Authors: Fernando Daniel S. , Ayon Jayson S. , Bual Joel M.
Published: September 2024

Aims: This paper determined the extent of practice of core values of the Department of Education (DepEd) among senior high school students in a Philippine public school in the areas of maka-Diyos (Godly), makatao (person-oriented), makakalikasan (environmental), and makabansa (nationalistic) relative to sex, religion, family structure, and strand.
Study Design:  Quantitative particularly descriptive-comparative approach.
Place and Duration of Study: Public School in Central Philippines during 2023-2024.
Methodology: This paper was responded by 293 stratified randomly sampled Grade 12 students employing an adopted questionnaire. In data analysis, it employed mean, standard deviation, Mann Whitney U Test, and Kruskal Wallis.
Results: Generally, their extent of practice of the DepEd core values was very great. The areas of makabansa and makatao were rated very great while makakalikasan and maka-Diyos were rated great. In sex, male rated great while female, very great. In religion, both Catholic, and non-Catholic rated very great. In family structure, those from nuclear, single parent, and extended rated very great. In strand, STEM, HUMSS, and TVL were rated very great extent while ABM, Sports, and AD, were great. Meanwhile, in terms of the demographics, sex was found with a significant difference.
Conclusion: To ensure the core value practice, maintaining the implementation of DepEd core values through school activities and programs in the locale and consistent values integration in the lesson plan. The implementation of DepEd core values should be designed and framed to meet the needs of all students, irrespective of gender. Consequently, the results suggest the importance of consistently implementing, monitoring, and empowering teachers through their leaders to develop students' practice of core values, ensuring sustained quality education.
Medical Demography and Access to Prenatal Care in the Foumbot Agricultural Production Basin (West Cameroon)
Authors: Mfewou Abdoulay , Lémouogué Josephine , Ndam Aïchetou Ngbayafou
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the dynamics of medical demography and access to prenatal care in the agricultural production basin of Foumbot, located in western Cameroon. This region, characterized by strong agricultural activity, presents particular challenges in terms of maternal and child health. Lack of adequate access to prenatal care is a major concern that can influence maternal and neonatal health indicators. In our work, we conducted a six-month study in the commune of Foumbot. We used a research methodology that included multidimensional analysis, drawing on data from field surveys of 140 randomly selected women in the villages of Baigom, Fosset, Foumbot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Maka, Momo and Njone. These data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. This enabled us to highlight the variation in qualities of prenatal care according to environments and types of health facility. The results show a significant disparity in access to prenatal care according to different socio-economic and geographical factors. Only 70% of pregnant women made the minimum four visits required, 22% did not use prenatal care, while 8% had fewer than four visits. The study also reveals that the main obstacles are the remoteness of health centers, the costs associated with cares and cultural practices that can limit the use of available services. The impact of agricultural activity, which is often the main source of income and subsistence for local populations, exacerbates these challenges by reducing the time available for medical care and increasing economic constraints. In rural areas, the use of medicinal plants also predominates, at 30%. The maternal mortality rate rose from 20 to 25 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2020 and 2023. Life expectancy at birth is 56 years; the infant mortality rate is 54‰, and the adult literacy rate is 63%. This research sheds light on the challenges faced by rural populations in terms of prenatal cares, and proposes concrete avenues for strengthening the healthcare system in similar contexts. The results of this study could also serve as a reference for public health policies aimed at improving access to care in other rural areas of Africa.
Evaluation of the Effect of Urea and Nanourea on Growth Pattern of Rainfed Bt Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: Satale Bhimashankar M. , Narkhede W.N. , Madagoudra Y. B.
Published: September 2024

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different levels of nitrogen through Nanourea and commercial urea with different time of nitrogen application on Bt Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Fifteen treatment combinations consisting of five different levels of nitrogen through nano urea and commercial urea such as (125% of RDN through nano urea, 100% of through nano urea, 75% RDN through nano urea, 100% RDN through commercial urea and control plot (No nitrogen)) were applied in three split applications of nitrogen at 30,60,90 DAS (40%,40%,20%), 30,60,90,120 DAS (25%,25%,25%,25%), 30,60,90,120 DAS (30%, 30%,20%,20%) were evaluated in split plot design with three replications. The highest absolute growth rates (AGR) for both plant height and dry matter in the context of application of nitrogen through commercial urea were observed during specific growth intervals: 61-90 days after sowing (DAS) for plant height (1.350 cm day-1 plant-1) and 91-120 DAS for dry matter (2.374 g day-1 plant-1). Similarly, when considering split application of nitrogen, the application of nitrogen at 30,60,90 DAS (40%,40%,20%) showed the highest AGR for plant height (1.054 cm day-1 plant-1) during 61-90 DAS and for dry matter (2.158 g day-1 plant-1) during 91-120 DAS. Furthermore, various growth parameters such as CGR, RGR, NAR, and LAI also exhibited their maximum values under both different levels of nitrogen and the mentioned split application of nitrogen.
Simple Geographic Distribution of Patients with Stroke According to their Medical Care Financing System in a Private University Hospital
Authors: Daroedono Ekarini , Wicaksono Nurhadi
Published: September 2024

Aims: To reveal the geographical distribution of stroke patients in a private university hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia according to their address and further divide them into three sub group of using universal health coverage (UHC) vs other type of insurance ((OTI) vs private non insurance patient (private)
Study Design:  simple retrospective cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Medical record from patients of the Department of Neurology, Rumah Sakit Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia; a private university hospital located in Jakarta Indonesia, between January 2021 and December 2023.
Methodology: We analyzed medical record of 162 patients (90 men, 72 women; age range 15-87 years (mean age 61.12 SE± .82) with history of stroke and at the present routinely underwent routine medical control (outpatient) or with current diagnosis of stroke (inpatient in our hospital). We further divided them based on their medical care financing system (UHC vs OTI vs private) and using the help from GPS service made available by Google Maps™ we simply try to make a geographical distribution of those patients based on their address/residence location
Results: Geographical distribution of patients using UHC were closer to the hospital compared to the other 2 non UHC medical care financing users.  
Conclusion: Our analysis regarding stroke patients in our hospital (2021-2023), we found that 55.6% male patients, 42% were in the range of age between 55-64 years old, most of the patient (94.4%) using BPJS as their medical care financing system, with 27.7% came from sub district Makkasar which is near from our hospital. Further analysis using the help of Google maps™ we can show that the UHC or BPJS health referral system has facilitated patients receiving health services at the health facility closest to their residence.
Exploring the Modern Fungicides for the In vitro Management of Pokkah Boeng Disease of Maize Caused by Fusarium verticillioides (SACC.) Nirenberg
Authors: B. K. Supriya , S. I Harlapur , Balol Gurupada B. , Bagewadi Basavaraj , S. S Chandrashekar
Published: September 2024

Pokkah boeng disease caused by Fusarium verticillioides is an emerging fungal disease affecting maize recently leading to substantial yield losses. The increasing resistance of pathogens to older fungicides, along with environmental concerns, underscores the need for new management strategies that incorporates next-generation fungicides. In response to this challenge, a comprehensive and systematic survey was conducted in 2022-23 across the Dharwad district of Karnataka. The survey documented disease symptoms such as chlorosis at the base of leaves, malformation and twisting of the foliage. The pathogen was isolated and confirmed as F. verticillioides through molecular diagnosis. In the present study, the pathogen was tested for in vitro efficacy of modern fungicides at three different concentrations viz., 0.1, 0.15 and 0.2 per cent using poisoned food technique. In vitro testing of new generation fungicides revealed that, Tebuconazole 25.9%EC and combinations fungicides viz., Carbendazim 12%+Mancozeb 63%WP and Trifloxystrobin 25% + Tebuconazole 50%WG resulted in 100 per cent inhibition of the mycelial growth of the pathogen. Hexaconazole 5%SC, Azoxystrobin 23%SC, Trifloxystrobin 25%SC, Tricyclazole 18%+Mancozeb 62% WP and Azoxystrobin 18.2%+Difenoconazole 11.4%SC inhibited mycelial growth by 99.15, 85.49, 85.57 93.08 and 86.87 per cent, respectively. The mycelial growth in fungicide-treated media appeared either fluffy or cottony. Among the fungicides tested, Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP, Trifloxystrobin 25% + Tebuconazole 50% WG, and Tebuconazole 25.9%EC demonstrated 100 per cent efficacy in inhibiting pathogen mycelial growth, even at a low concentration of 0.1%. These results suggest a promising direction for disease management, while the other fungicides tested were found to be less effective.
Prey-predator Model on the Interaction of Pathogenic Bacteria and Bacteriophages in the Presence of Medication
Authors: Kiplang’at Ronoh Byrum , Kirui Wesley , Olwamba Levi Otanga , Tonui Bernard
Published: September 2024

Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the greatest global threats to health, food security and development. This crisis of antimicrobial resistance has led to research on alternative treatment of bacterial infection. Among the possible alternatives is the revival of phage therapy which was widely abandoned after the clinical availability of antibiotics in the mid-20th century in many countries. Based on this information, this study developed a three-species model with two predators (Bacteriophages and medication) and one prey (Pathogenic bacteria). The main aim of the study is to provide an insight on the interaction of the prey and predators as suitable alternative for the clinical treatment of bacterial infections using combination antibiotics and bacteriophages. The developed model factors in how the two predators function mutually to fight the prey. The local stability analysis of equilibrium points are carryout using Jacobian matrix method from the model. The stability of the model was found at \(\frac{\rho-\sigma}{\frac{2\rho\theta3}{K}-\mu\theta1}\)<1 which is the basic reproduction number of the model and clearly showed how a therapy of both medication and bacteriophages is effective. Numerical simulation was done using MATLAB to visualize the effects of various treatment combinations of the bacterial infection. The results showed that use of both bacteriophages and antibiotics can be effectively be used in the management of bacterial infections.
Mandibular Mobilization in Individuals with Anterior Disc Displacement with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment: A Study Protocol
Authors: Gutierrez Cintia Moraes , Cunha Taisi Antunes Da , Xavier Fabiana Alves da Silva , Nakamoto Fernanda Cardoso , Leonardis Margarete Nobilo , Gomes Cid André Fidelis De Paula , Politti Fabiano , Biasotto-Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida
Published: September 2024

Objective: To assess the influence of mandibular mobilization on the positioning of the articular disc using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in participants with anterior disc displacement, with and without reduction, immediately after treatement, and at 3 and 6 months post-treatment.
Study Design: Controlled, randomized clinical trial with blinded evaluators and participants.
Methodology: Individuals aged 18-45 years with an MRI-confirmed diagnosis of anterior disc displacement.
Intervention: Two groups: GA (intervention) and GB (placebo), each receiving 12 treatment sessions.
Main Outcome Measures: Disc positioning assessed by MRI before and after the final session, as well as at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
Analysis: Statistical analysis will be conducted using linear mixed models, based on an-intention-to-treat approach. The significance level will be set at 5%.
Results: The intervention will be considered successful if there is a 30% improvement in MRI parameters between pre- and post-treatment measurements, along with clinical improvement in mandibular movement.
An Assessment of Hepato-protective Activity of Hygrophila auriculata Root Extract against Hepatic Injured Rodent Model
Authors: Ullah Md. Rahmat , Bose Ankita , Pranto Tasin Islam , Shohan FM. Sharifuzzaman , Shakil Faisal Ahmed , Baroi Juliana Aditi
Published: September 2024

Liver is a crucial organ that is susceptible to several hepatotoxins causing hepato-toxicities. These days, medicinal plants have been considered to be more promising compared with the conventionally utilized medications for hepatic treatments. In light of the dire circumstances affecting worldwide currently, Hygrophila auriculata is a vital plant with an abundance of health advantages and hepatoprotective properties. In this experiment, carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) was utilized to cause hepatotoxicity in rats and this plant's anti-hepatotoxic activity was evaluated through assessing the outcomes of several parameters (Liver functioning tests, kidney functioning tests and lipid profiles). Subsequent research revealed that the plant may, to varying degrees and in a dependent way, successfully restore the disrupted pathological state to healthy status. To interpret statistical analysis, the "One-way Anova test" was conducted using the SPSS 16 software. In the case of SGPT, the medium and high dose produced statistically significant (p<0.05) outcomes as compared to the negative control group and for SGOT decrease in all three groups were non-significant (p>0.05). Then for creatinine levels, the outcome for medium, and high dosages were statistically significant (p<0.05) whereas in case of urea level only the high dose imparted significant (p<0.05) decrease. However, none of the dosages for total cholesterol and triglyceride level produced statistically significant (p<0.05) effects. Only in the medium and high doses, HDL levels improved statistically significantly (p<0.05) whereas only the high dosages reduced reduce the LDL quantity in the blood significantly (p<0.05). As a result, Hygrophila auriculata is thought to possess a significant capacity for liver protection and may serve as a more secure and effective substitute for the commercially available synthetic medication, silymarin. To sum up, additional research is required in the future before this appealing plant could get utilized in the arena of hepatotoxic treatments.
Study of Hepatosomatic Index, Gonadosomatic Index and Fecundity of Tengra Fish (Mystus gulio)
Authors: Chakraborty Adipta , Sarkar Indrani , Lal Jham , Bej Arghyadeep , Mondal Moumita , Bhuiya Krishnendu , Mistry Ipshita , Iqbal SK Asique , Mondal Dipayan , Jana Aritriya , Kumar Atul
Published: September 2024

The tengra fish (Mystus gulio) is an important commercial species found in the coastal regions of West Bengal, India and Bangladesh. M. gulio is an important species within its ecosystem and has significance in local fisheries. Its adaptability to both freshwater and brackish environments makes it a resilient species. This study investigated the hepatosomatic index (HSI), gonadosomatic index (GSI), and fecundity of M. gulio to better understand its reproductive biology. Specimens were collected monthly from the Meghna River estuary between February and June 2023. The GSI was found to be highest in August (9.95±0.15%), indicating the peak spawning season. The HSI showed an inverse relationship with GSI, being lowest in March. Fecundity ranged from 88,495 to 264,104 eggs, with a mean of 171,581±17,855. Fecundity was positively correlated with total length, body weight, and gonad weight. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in GSI and HSI between sexes and age groups (virgin vs 1+ year). Regression models showed that fecundity was highly dependent on gonad weight (r2=0.809) compared to length (r2=0.047) and weight (r2=0.216). M. gulio is an important brackish water fish with good taste and nutritional value. While it is optimally exploited from the East Coast of India, its culture potential is being explored through polyculture experiments and research on seed production and farming techniques. These findings provide valuable insights into the reproductive dynamics of M. gulio and can inform management strategies for sustainable fisheries. However, further research is needed to fully understand the reproductive biology of this catfish across its range to inform sustainable management strategies.
Rootstock Influences Growth, Yield, Berry Physiochemical and Quality Wine Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon Grown in the Pune Region
Authors: Somkuwar R. G. , Sharma A. K. , Gobade Nilima , Gharate P. S. , Ausari Praveen Kumar , Karande P. S.
Published: September 2024

The experiment was conducted to study the effect of rootstock on growth, yield, quality, and sensory evaluation of wine made from ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grapes. Among the rootstock’s, pruning weight was significantly higher in vines grafted on 110R rootstock. Days for buds sprout and days to veraison was early in Gravasec grafted rootstocks, while early days to harvest in Gravasec and SO4 rootstocks. Cabernet Sauvignon vines grafted on 110R rootstock recorded significantly higher fruit yield than other rootstocks studied. Wine composition like volatile acid, total acids and ethanol was higher in vines grafted on 140RU; malic acids in 1103P and colour intensity in SO4 grafted vines. The wine sensory attributes were also positively influenced using different rootstocks, wine prepared from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grafted on 1103P recorded the highest overall wine quality which was followed by Fercal rootstock.
Integrating desalination to reservoir operation to increase redundancy for more secure water supply
Authors: Bhushan Rashi , Ng Tze Ling
Published: August 2016

We investigate the potential of integrating desalination to existing reservoir systems to mitigate supply uncertainty. Desalinated seawater and wastewater are relatively reliable but expensive. Water from natural resources like reservoirs is generally cheaper but climate sensitive. We propose combining the operation of a reservoir and seawater and wastewater desalination plants for an overall system that is less vulnerable to scarcity and uncertainty, while constraining total cost. The joint system is modeled as a multiobjective optimization problem with the double objectives of minimizing risk and vulnerability, subject to a minimum limit on resilience. The joint model is applied to two cases, one based on the climate and demands of a location in India and the other of a location in California. The results for the Indian case indicate that it is possible for the joint system to reduce risk and vulnerability to zero given a budget increase of 20–120% under current climate conditions and 30–150% under projected future conditions. For the Californian case, this would require budget increases of 20–80% and 30–140% under current and future conditions, respectively. Further, our analysis shows a two‐way interaction between the reservoir and desalination plants where the optimal operation of the former is just as much affected by the latter as the latter by the former. This highlights the importance of an integrated management approach. This study contributes to a greater quantitative understanding of desalination as a redundancy measure for adapting water supply infrastructures for a future of greater scarcity and uncertainty.
Passive remote sensing of aerosol layer height using near‐UV multiangle polarization measurements
Authors: Wu Lianghai , Hasekamp Otto , van Diedenhoven Bastiaan , Cairns Brian , Yorks John E. , Chowdhary Jacek
Published: August 2016

We demonstrate that multiangle polarization measurements in the near‐UV and blue part of the spectrum are very well suited for passive remote sensing of aerosol layer height. For this purpose we use simulated measurements with different setups (different wavelength ranges, with and without polarization, different polarimetric accuracies) as well as airborne measurements from the Research Scanning Polarimeter (RSP) obtained over the continental USA. We find good agreement of the retrieved aerosol layer height from RSP with measurements from the Cloud Physics Lidar showing a mean absolute difference of less than 1 km. Furthermore, we found that the information on aerosol layer height is provided for large part by the multiangle polarization measurements with high accuracy rather than the multiangle intensity measurements. The information on aerosol layer height is significantly decreased when the shortest RSP wavelength (410 nm) is excluded from the retrieval and is virtually absent when 550 nm is used as shortest wavelength.
Single‐station monitoring of volcanoes using seismic ambient noise
Authors: De Plaen Raphael S. M. , Lecocq Thomas , Caudron Corentin , Ferrazzini Valérie , Francis Olivier
Published: August 2016

Seismic ambient noise cross correlation is increasingly used to monitor volcanic activity. However, this method is usually limited to volcanoes equipped with large and dense networks of broadband stations. The single‐station approach may provide a powerful and reliable alternative to the classical “cross‐station” approach when measuring variation of seismic velocities. We implemented it on the Piton de la Fournaise in Reunion Island, a very active volcano with a remarkable multidisciplinary continuous monitoring. Over the past decade, this volcano has been increasingly studied using the traditional cross‐correlation technique and therefore represents a unique laboratory to validate our approach. Our results, tested on stations located up to 3.5 km from the eruptive site, performed as well as the classical approach to detect the volcanic eruption in the 1–2 Hz frequency band. This opens new perspectives to successfully forecast volcanic activity at volcanoes equipped with a single three‐component seismometer.
The effects of moist entropy and moisture budgets on tropical cyclone development
Authors: Juračić Ana , Raymond David J.
Published: August 2016

This paper examines the moist entropy and moisture budgets in tropical cyclones, as well as their relation to tropical cyclone's development. This analysis focuses on the dropsonde data collected during Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel project and the accompanying satellite data. Two tropical cyclones of interest are Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2013) and Hurricane Edouard (2014). There were three research flights into Gabrielle (2013), during its nondeveloping and decaying stages. Edouard (2014) was visited four times in different stages of its life cycle, twice during the intensification and twice during the decay. Also, we extended our analysis on the larger data set, consisting of 11 nonintensifying and 12 intensifying systems. Our study shows that the moist entropy tends to increase during intensification and decrease during nonintensifying stages. On the other hand, the moisture budget relates better to the tropical cyclone's current intensity than its development. The sign of the moist entropy tendency depends on the ability of surface fluxes and irreversible moist entropy generation to overcome lateral export of moist entropy and loss due to radiative cooling. Edouard's decay during the last research flight was likely the result of increasing wind shear and low sea surface temperatures. During its decay, Gabrielle had strong column‐integrated lateral export of moist entropy and drying between 1 and 4 km height. This is probably the consequence of a dry environment at multiple levels, amplified by a warm and dry anomaly left behind by previous convective activity.
Characterizing land surface phenology and responses to rainfall in the Sahara desert
Authors: Yan Dong , Zhang Xiaoyang , Yu Yunyue , Guo Wei , Hanan Niall P.
Published: August 2016

Land surface phenology (LSP) in the Sahara desert is poorly understood due to the difficulty in detecting subtle variations in vegetation greenness. This study examined the spatial and temporal patterns of LSP and its responses to rainfall seasonality in the Sahara desert. We first generated daily two‐band enhanced vegetation index (EVI2) from half‐hourly observations acquired by the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager on board the Meteosat Second Generation series of geostationary satellites from 2006 to 2012. The EVI2 time series was used to retrieve LSP based on the Hybrid Piecewise Logistic Model. We further investigated the associations of spatial and temporal patterns in LSP with those in rainfall seasonality derived from the daily rainfall time series of the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission. Results show that the spatial shifts in the start of the vegetation growing season generally follow the rainy season onset that is controlled by the summer rainfall regime in the southern Sahara desert. In contrast, the end of the growing season significantly lags the end of the rainy season without any significant dependence. Vegetation growing season can unfold during the dry seasons after onset is triggered during rainy seasons. Vegetation growing season can be as long as 300 days or more in some areas and years. However, the EVI2 amplitude and accumulation across the Sahara region was very low indicating sparse vegetation as expected in desert regions. EVI2 amplitude and accumulated EVI2 strongly depended on rainfall received during the growing season and the preceding dormancy period.