bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ekowisata Telaga Jonge Pacarejo Gunungkidul
Authors: Romadhoni Annisa Desy Nur , Prakoso Aditha Agung
Published: September 2023

Telaga Jonge merupakan salah satu dari tiga daya tarik utama Desa Wisata Pacarejo selain Gua Jomblang dan Susur Goa Kalisuci, ketiga destinasi ini telah dapat memberikan manfaat pada masyarakat Pacarejo, akan tetapi hanya Kalisuci yang dapat memberikan Pendapatan Asli Desa (PADes). Di lain sisi dengan keberadaan Gua Jomblang dan Susur Goa Kalisuci sebagai daya tarik ekowisata, Telaga Jonge dapat menjadi daya tarik komplementer yang dapat semakin memperkuat posisi pengembangan ekowisata di Desa Wisata Pacarejo. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan ekowisata di Telaga Jonge, dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif berbasis pendekatan ekowisata. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah strategi pengembangan ekowisata Telaga Jonge dalam memperkuat penerapan ekowisata di Desa Wisata Pacarejo.Kata kunci: Ekowisata; Telaga Jonge; Strategi Pengembangan
Direito e Psicologia: Uma Resposta aos Críticos, Céticos e Cautelosos
Authors: Rachlinski Jeffrey John
Published: September 2023

Nos últimos anos, um número crescente de juristas começou a desenvolver novas aplicações da pesquisa psicológica para questões jurídicas. Especificamente, esses juristas descobriram aplicações da psicologia do julgamento e da escolha para questões que, até então, eram dominadas pelo direito e pela economia. Este novo trabalho gerou críticas, tanto de estudiosos de direito e economia, quanto de juristas mais convencionais. Os críticos alegam que o novo trabalho em direito e psicologia é insensível ao contexto, indeterminado, depende de uma lista interminável, aparentemente ad hoc, de fenômenos cognitivos e não fornece implicações normativas de que o direito precisa. Esses problemas, por sua vez, dificultam a aplicação da psicologia do julgamento e da escolha a problemas jurídicos práticos e básicos de fundamental importância, como fazer cumprir ou não uma cláusula de indenização liquidada em um contrato. Essas alegações são infundadas. A psicologia do julgamento e da escolha inclui teorias coerentes.
Improved piggyBac Transformation with Capped Transposase mRNA in Pest Insects
Authors: Haecker Irina , Rehling Tanja , Schlosser Henrik , Mayorga-Churion Daniela , Heilig Mara , Yan Ying , Armbruster Peter , Schetelig Marc F.
Published: September 2023

Creating transgenic insects is a key technology in insect genetics and molecular biology. A widely used instrument in insect transgenesis is the piggyBac transposase, resulting in essentially ran-dom genomic integrations. In contrast, site-specific recombinases allow the targeted integration of the transgene construct into a specific genomic target site. Both strategies, however, often face limitations due to low transgenesis rates. We aimed to enhance transgenesis rates by utilizing a capped mRNA as a source of transposase or recombinase instead of a helper plasmid. A system-atic comparison of transgenesis rates in Aedes mosquitoes, as models for hard to transform in-sects, showed that suppling piggyBac transposase as mRNA increased the average transfor-mation efficiency in Aedes aegypti from less than 5% with the plasmid source to about 50% with mRNA. Similar high transformation activity was observed in Ae. albopictus with pBac mRNA. No efficiency differences between plasmid and mRNA were observed in recombination experi-ments. Furthermore, a codon-optimized version of piggyBac transposase delivered as plasmid didn’t improve the transformation efficiency in Ae. aegypti or the agricultural pest D. suzukii. We believe that the use of mRNA has strong potential for enhancing pBac transformation efficiencies in other mosquitoes and important agricultural pests such as tephritids.
A Qualitative Study on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Project Schedule-, Cost- and Risk Management Knowledge Areas as presented in PMBOK®
Authors: Fridgeirsson Thordur Vikingur , Ingason Helgi Thor , Jonasson Haukur Ingi , Gunnarsdottir Helena
Published: September 2023

The aim of this paper is to study the main areas in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the field of project management that relates to cost, risk and scheduling. The research model was based on a previous study of the ten project management knowledge areas presented in the PMI’s PMBOK 6th edition where project schedule-, cost- and risk management knowledge areas were identified as being the ones most likely to be affected by the development of AI. A group of experts that participated in the study agreed that AI will affect the project management profession in the future. Different elements of the three knowledge areas were considered to be affected more by AI than others. The schedule baseline is the element believed to be affected the most out of the project schedule management elements. For project cost management, the estimation of resource cost is believed to be affected the most. In the case of project risk management, the application of AI will have the strongest impact on the probability and impact format.
Centella asiatica Promotes Antioxidant Gene Expression and Mitochondrial Oxidative Respiration in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Authors: Kundu Payel , Yasuhara Kanon , Brandes Mikah S , Zweig Jonathan A , Neff Cody J , Holden Sarah , Kessler Kat , Matsumoto Steven , Offner Halina , Waslo Carin S , Vandenbark Arthur , Soumyanath Amala , Sherman Larry S , Raber Jacob , Gray Nora E , Spain Rebecca I
Published: September 2023

Centella asiatica (Centella) is a traditional botanical medicine that shows promise in treating dementia based on behavioral alterations seen in animal models of aging and cognitive dysfunction. In order to determine if Centella could similarly improve cognitive function and reduce disease burden in multiple sclerosis (MS), we tested its effects in the neuroinflammatory experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model of MS. In two independent experiments, C57BL/6J mice were treated following induction of EAE with either a standardized water extract of Centella (CAW) or placebo for 2 weeks. At the dosing schedule and concentrations tested, CAW did not improve behavioral performance, EAE motor disability, or degrees of demyelination. However, CAW-treated mice demonstrated increases in nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 and other antioxidant response element genes, and increases in mitochondrial respiratory activity. Caw also decreased spinal cord inflammation. Our findings indicate that CAW can increase antioxidant gene expression and mitochondrial respiratory activity in mice with EAE, supporting investigation of the clinical effects of CAW in people with MS.
Long COVID Prevalence and the Impact of the Third SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Dose: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the Third Follow-Up of the Borriana Cohort, Valencia, Spain (2020-2022)
Authors: Domènech-Montoliu Salvador , Puig-Barberá Joan , Badenes-Marques Gemma , Gil-Fortuño Maria , Orrico-Sánchez Alejandro , Pac-Sa Maria Rosario , Pérez-Olaso Oscar , Sala-Trull Diego , Sanchez-Urbano Manuel , Arnedo-Pena Alberto
Published: September 2023

Background:
In March 2020, a COVID-19 outbreak associated with the Falles Festival in Borriana, Spain, led to significant infections.
Methods:
In June 2022, we conducted a cross-sectional follow-up study of 473 socially engaged adults aged 18 to 64, examining the cumulative experience after SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination responses. Data included demographic details, lifestyle habits, medical history, infection records, and vaccinations from a population-based vaccine registry. Blood samples were analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and cellular immunity. We employed a doubly robust inverse weighted probability analysis to estimate the booster vaccine dose's impact on long COVID prevalence and symptom count.
Results:
28.1% of participants met the WHO criteria for long COVID, with older individuals showing higher rates. Not complying with long COVID criteria associated with factors including O blood group, higher occupational status, physical activity, three vaccine doses, strong SARS-CoV-2-S-reactive IFNγ‐producing‐CD8+ response, and infection during the Omicron period. Conversely, increased age, high or low social activity, underlying health conditions, a severe initial COVID episode, and reinfection associated with higher long COVID likelihood. A booster dose, compared to one or two doses, reduced long COVID risk by 74% (95% CI: 56.4% to 91.7%) and symptom count by 55.2% (95% CI: 31.6% to 78.7%).
Conclusion:
Long COVID was prevalent in a significant portion of those who contracted COVID-19, underscoring the need for sustained follow-up and therapeutic strategies. Vaccinations, notably the booster dose, had a substantial beneficial effect on long-term infection outcomes, affirming the vaccination’s role in mitigating SARS-CoV-2 infection consequences.
Optimization of Se- and Zn-Enriched Mycelium of Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler as a Dietary Supplement with Immunostimulatory Activity
Authors: Kałucka Małgorzata , Roszczyk Aleksander , Klimaszewska Marzenna , Kaleta Beata , Drelich Ewelina , Błażewicz Anna , Górska-Jakubowska Sandra , Malinowska Eliza , Król Marek , Prus Aleksandra Maria , Trześniowska Katarzyna , Wołczyńska Aleksandra , Dorożyński Przemysław , Zagozdzon Radoslaw , Turło Jadwiga
Published: September 2023

Mycelial cultures of Lentinula edodes, an edible and medicinal mushroom, have been used in our previous research to obtain selenium-containing immunomodulatory preparations. Our current attempts to obtain a new preparation containing both selenium and zinc, two micronutrients necessary for the functioning of the immune system, extended our interest in the simultaneous accumulation of these elements by mycelia growing in media enriched with selenite and zinc(II) ions. Subsequently, we have studied the effects of new L. edodes mycelium water extracts with different proportions of selenium and zinc concentrations on activation of T cell fraction of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Flow cytometry analysis was used to measure the expression of activation markers on human CD4+ and CD8+ T cells stimulated by anti-CD3 and anti-CD3/CD28 antibodies (Abs). It was demonstrated that all extracts with different proportions of polysaccharides, selenium and zinc tended to upregulate the expression of all activation markers on both types of T cell populations stimulated in parallel with anti-CD3/anti-CD28 beads, however, statistically significant changes were observed for PD-1 and CD25 antigens on CD8+ T cells. The selenium and zinc content in the examined preparations modified the immunomodulatory activity of mycelial polysaccharides, however, the mechanisms of action of various active ingredients of the mycelial extracts seem to be different.
Differences in Bacterial Growth and Mortality between Seagrass Meadows and Adjacent Unvegetated Areas
Authors: Chen Patrichka Wei-Yi , Olivia Madeline , Chou Wen-Chen , Shiu Ruei-Feng , Mukhanov Vladimir , Tsai An-Yi
Published: September 2023

In coastal areas around the world, seagrass meadows play a crucial ecological and economic role. A large amount of seagrass beds dominates primary production and contributes to the high secondary productivity of this ecosystem. The microbial loop (consuming bacterial biomass by grazers and using seagrass-derived detritus by bacteria) may be an important mechanism for transferring seagrass-derived organic matter to the aquatic food chain. This study aims to improve our understanding of how bacterial growth and mortality (grazing and viral lysis rates) differ in seagrass and adjacent unvegetated meadow habitats. We found that viral lysis and grazing caused similar mortality rates of bacteria in a seagrass environment during the summer. It has been found, however, that bacterial production is controlled by the availability of resources (bottom-up control) and is cycled within the bacteria-virus-DOC loop in adjacent unvegetated waters. Our study region may be affected by this shift in organic matter fate and cycling.
Implementing Toll Road Infrastructure Financing in Indonesia: Critical Success Factors from the Perspective of Toll Road Companies
Authors: Fauzan Muhammad , Kuswanto Heri , Utomo Christiono
Published: September 2023

Having effective and efficient financing is one of the most important steps in accelerating the development of public infrastructure, including toll roads. This study aims to identify Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the implementation of toll infrastructure financing in Indonesia. Thirty-three CSFs have been identified from literature review. A Delphi survey involving a panel of experts working in the infrastructure industry was conducted. Based on the survey, it is known that internal rate of return, affordability, investment decision, commercial banks, financing costs, interest rate risk, control of cash flow, contract scope, and principles of risk transfer are important factors for the implementation of toll infrastructure financing in Indonesia. This study fills research gaps by developing a CSF model for successful toll road infrastructure financing in Indonesian PPPs, considering private perspectives and aiming to provide insights for investors and enhance understanding of country profiles in developing countries. The focus on toll road implementation in Indonesia contributes to a comprehensive understanding of CSFs for PPPs in the country.
Eco-Friendly Scalable Manufacturing Silver Transparent Сonductive Mesh and Silver Micro Caps, in One Technological Cycle for Efficient EMI Shielding Materials for 5G Communications
Authors: Voronin Anton S. , Fadeev Yu. V. , Ivanchenko Fedor S. , Simunin Мichail M. , Govorun Ilya V. , Podshivalov Ivan V. , Mikhalev Pavel A. , Makeev Mstislav O. , Damaratskiy Ivan A. , Ryzhenko Dmitriy S. , Yurkov Gleb Yu. , Tambasov Igor A. , Nedelin Sergey V. , Zolotovsky Nikita A. , Bainov Dashi D. , Molokeev Maxim S. , Lukyanenko Anna V. , Shabanova Ksenia A. , Khartov Stanislav V.
Published: September 2023

For the first time, an environmentally friendly waste-free closed cycle for the formation of EMI shielding materials that are promising for 5G communications is considered. Based on the proposed closed technological cycle, two types of EMI shielding materials have been obtained; both materials have significant prospects for signal shielding in all ranges that are allocated in different countries for 5G communication. The first type of materials are transparent conductive meshes with a transparency of more than 80% and with a shielding efficiency of more than 40 dB in the S and L bands and about 30 dB in the K and Ka bands. The study of signal reflection characteristics in the S, L, C, K and Ka bands showed the promise of using these materials as transparent 5G signal reflectors. The reflection coefficient in all considered ranges is above 90% (-0.5 dB). The second type of shielding material are continuous silver micro caps films characterized by a shielding efficiency of 90.1 dB at a thickness of 6.2±1.2 µm. We have also shown that silver micro caps can separate into silver flakes and ribbons when sonicated. These materials can also be used to produce EMI shielding coatings and composites.
A detailed analysis of the shielding properties showed that each type of materials obtained in a closed technological cycle is comparable with the best literature results and significantly wins in terms of cost.
Mutations Linked to Insecticide Resistance Not Detected in Ace-1 or VGSC Genes in Nyssorhynchus darlingi from Multiple Localities in Amazonian Brazil and Peru
Authors: Bickersmith Sara A. , Jurczynski John D. , Sallum Maria Anice M. , Chaves Leonardo Suveges Moreira , Bergo Eduardo S. , Rodriguez Gloria A. D. , Morante Clara A. , Rios Carlos T. , Saavedra Marlon P. , Alava Freddy , Gamboa Dionicia , Vinetz Joseph M. , Conn Jan E.
Published: September 2023

Indoor residual spray (IRS), mainly employing pyrethroid insecticides, is the most common intervention to prevent malaria transmission in many regions of Latin America; the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has been more limited. Knockdown resistance (kdr) is a well-characterized target-site resistance mechanism associated with pyrethroid and DDT resistance. Most mutations detected in acetylcholinesterase-1 (Ace-1) and voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) genes are non-synonymous, resulting in a change of amino acid leading to non-binding of the insecticide. In the present study, we analyzed target-site resistance in Nyssorhynchus darlingi, the primary malaria vector in the Amazon, in multiple malaria endemic localities. We screened 988 wild-caught specimens of Ny. darlingi from three localities in Amazonian Peru and four in Amazonian Brazil. Collections were conducted between 2014-2021. Criteria were Amazonian localities with a recent history as malaria hotspots, primary transmission by Ny. darlingi and the use of both IRS and LLINs as interventions. Fragments of Ace-1 (456 bp) and VGSC (228 bp) were amplified, sequenced and aligned with Ny. darlingi sequences available in GenBank. We detected only synonymous mutations in the frequently reported Ace-1 codon 280 known to confer resistance to organophosphates and carbamates, but detected three non-synonymous mutations in other regions of the gene. Similarly, no mutations linked to insecticide resistance were detected in the frequently reported codon (995) at the S6 segment of domain II of VGSC. The lack of genotypic detection of IR mutations by sequencing the Ace-1 and VGSC genes from multiple Ny. darlingi populations in Brazil and Peru could be associated with low-intensity resistance, or possibly the main resistance mechanism is metabolic.
PPAR Gamma Receptor: A Novel Target to Improve Morbidity in Preterm Babies
Authors: Victor Suresh , Forbes Ben , Greenough Anne , Edwards A David
Published: September 2023

Three-quarters of a million babies are born extremely preterm (< 28 weeks’ gestation) world-wide with devastating outcomes: 20% die in the newborn period, a further 35% develop bronchopul-monary dysplasia (BPD) and 10% suffer from cerebral palsy.

Pioglitazone, a Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ) agonist, may reduce the incidence of BPD and improve neurodevelopment in extreme preterm babies. Pioglitazone exerts an anti-inflammatory action mediated through Nuclear Factor-kappa B repression. PPARγ signalling is underactive in preterm babies as adiponectin remains low during the neonatal pe-riod.

In newborn animal models, pioglitazone is shown to be protective against BPD, necrotising en-terocolitis, and lipopolysaccharide-induced brain injury. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of PPARγ are associated with inhibited preterm brain development and impaired neurodevelop-ment.

Pioglitazone was well tolerated by the foetus in reproductive toxicology experiments. Bladder cancer, bone fractures, and macular oedema seen rarely in adults may be avoided with a short treatment course. Other effects of pioglitazone including improved glycaemic control and lipid metabolism may provide added benefit in prematurity.

Currently, there is no formulation of pioglitazone suited for administration to preterm babies A liquid formulation of pioglitazone needs to be developed before clinical trials. The potential benefits are likely to outweigh any anticipated safety concerns.
Molecular Mechanisms of Oxygen Evolution Reactions for Artificial Photosynthesis
Authors: Nosaka Yoshio
Published: September 2023

Addressing global environmental problem, water splitting to produce hydrogen fuel by solar energy is getting so much attention. In the water splitting, the essential problem to solve is the development of efficient　catalysts for oxygen production. In this paper, having the prospect for a practical application of photocatalysts to artificial photosynthesis, molecular mechanisms in the current literature are briefly reviewed. At first, recent progress in the function of Mn cluster at the natural photosystem II is briefly described. The kinds of devices in which oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts are used were designated; water electrolyzers, photoelectrodes, and photocatalysts. Some methods for analyzing molecular mechanism in OER catalysis, emphasized by FTIR method, are shown briefly. After describing common OER mechanisms, the molecular mechanisms are discussed for TiO2 and BiVO4 photoelectrodes with our novel data, followed by presenting of co-catalysts IrO2, RuO2, NiO2, and other metal oxides for OER catalysts. Recent reports describing OER catalysts of perovskites, layered double hydroxides (LDH), metal-organic frameworks (MOF), single atom catalysts, as well as metal complexes are reviewed. Finally, by comparing with natural photosystem, the requiring factors to improve the activity of the catalysts for artificial photosynthesis will be discussed.
Zircon as a Monitoring Tool for the Magmatic-Hydrothermal Process in the Granitic Bedrock of Shitouping Ion-Adsorption HREE Deposit, South China
Authors: Gong Liangxin , Wang Xianguang , Zhang Defu , Zhong Wen , Cao Mingxuan
Published: September 2023

The Shitouping pluton in Jiangxi Province, southern China, hosts an ion-adsorption heave rare earth element (HREE) deposit identified by recently geological survey. This study reveals the HREE pre-enrichment mechanism during the magma-hydrothermal process of granitic bedrock based on the comprehensive study of zircon structure and composition. Zircon from the Shitouping pluton, composed of syenogranite and monzogranite, can be categorized into three types based on structure and compositions. The Type-1 zircons, the predominate type in monzogranite granite, are early magmatic zircons with prismatic crystals and bright oscillatory zoning. In contrast, the late magmatic-hydrothermal zircons (Type-2 and Type-3) are mainly occurred in the syenogranite. The Type-2 zircons occur as murky euhedral crystals crystallized in the late magmatic stage. The Type-3 zircons with irregular zoning and abundant mineral inclu-sions in BSE images are closely associated with Type-2 zircons, possibly formed via intense hy-drothermal alteration during the hydrothermal stage. The increase in Y/Ho ratios from Type-1 to Type-3 zircon indicates that the Shitouping syenogranites underwent magmatic to hydrothermal evolution. Compared with Type-1 and Type-2 zircons, Type-3 zircons exhibit the highest con-centrations of F and HREEs. The significant increase of HREE concentrations both in zircons and bulk-rock composition of syenogranite can be attributed to the introduction of HREE-rich fluids during magma evolution. Under this condition, the HREEs mainly hosted in fluorocarbonates, which can easily release HREE3+ to generate ion-adsorption deposits during the weathering process. Therefore, we propose that increase of HREE contents in zircon reflect the exsolution of HREE-rich fluids during the magma evolution, which is important factor controlling HREE en-richment in Shitouping syenogranites and further generation of ion-adsorption HREE deposits.
Effect of Injectable or Oral Trace Mineral Supplementation on Beef Calf Health Status and Growth
Authors: Herman Nicolas , Batard Agnès , Geollot Sébastien , Devambez Thibault , Durel Luc
Published: September 2023

This study compared the relative effect of two trace mineral supplementation strategies recom-mended in France for newborn beef calves. 600 calves were supplemented with 20 mg oral sele-nium (OTM group) at birth (D0) or by injection (ITM group) of a multi-mineral solution (60 mg of Zn, 10 mg of Mn, 15 mg of Cu, 5 mg of Se) on D0, D30 and D60. Mortality and the incidence rate of diseases, including diarrhea, omphalitis, pneumonia, as well as medicinal treatments, were recorded from D0 to D210. The incidence rate of omphalitis was significantly lower in the ITM group than in the OTM group (respectively 11% vs. 17%, P = 0.036). The cumulative inci-dence rate of all health troubles was lower in the ITM group than in the OTM group (P=0.007). Except for pneumonia, incidence of diarrhea (24% vs. 22%), use of oral (7% vs. 6%) or IV rehydra-tion therapy (4% vs. 2%) or use of antibiotics (43.3% vs. 38.0%) and mortality (3% vs 2%) were numerically higher in OTM group than in ITM group (n.s.). In this study, ITM supplementation is as efficient as oral supplementation regarding calves' health status. It reduces the risk of ompha-litis at the calf level effectively.
Rapid Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles, Most Effective Means of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for High Carbon Footprint Countries– Case of Kuwait
Authors: Banna Sumayya , Ottesen Andri , Alzougool Basil
Published: September 2023

The adoption of a fully battery-based Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Kuwait apparently seems to be less than one percent and hence Kuwait has the lowest indexed-rank among countries around the globe. The absence of fast-charging stations for fully-battery-based EVs and landlords' reluctance to install home fast-charging plugs are the primary reasons for extremely low adoption rates in this country. Because the government of Kuwait is reluctant to give permission for expatriates to own property in Kuwait, fully battery-based EV ownership is restricted to Kuwaiti nationals who reside in their private properties. To accomplish the present objectives, a quantitative de-scriptive method (closed-ended questions) was used to collect data from a sample of 227 Kuwaiti nationals who owned gasoline cars. The finding of the present study indicates that more than half of the participants stated that they preferred to purchase an EVs within the next three years if certain criteria were met, inclusive of government-controlled pricing policies and charging stations availability, fast-driving lanes, and free of charge parking spaces. Furthermore, more than 40 percent of respondents stated that they would contemplate purchasing an electric vehicle if the price of gasoline or diesel increased by 19 to 50 percent. The finding also indicates that more than forty percent of respondents said that believed that EVs are fire- and crash-safe and roughly half of the participants would pay between 6 and 20% more for an EVs because they be-lieve that EVs are environmentally friendly and significantly faster than gasoline vehicles. In addition, participants rewarded EVs with an excellent mark for their environmental, economic, and technological attributes and benefits.
Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Crack Propagation Behavior During Wheel Scribing of Alkali-Free Glass Sheet
Authors: Someno Ryota , Imai Kentaro , Matsumoto Yuichiro , Matsusaka Souta , Itoh Sho , Hidai Hirofumi , Chiba Akira , Morita Noboru
Published: September 2023

The effects of the ambient temperature and relative humidity on crack propagation behavior during wheel scribing were investigated. A chamber was built to allow dynamic observation of crack propagation behavior in a controlled atmosphere. A developed miniature scriber was installed in the chamber, and the crack propagation behavior was observed from lateral and back sides during wheel scribing under various atmospheric conditions. As a result, the median crack propagation rate increased with relative humidity. We speculated that this was caused by the stress corrosion of glass. Although stress corrosion is considered to be more reactive at higher temperatures, the results of scribing at different temperatures showed that higher temperatures did not necessarily increase median crack propagation. This is due to the formation of lateral cracks before the median cracks have fully propagated. These results suggest that the interaction between multiple cracks should be considered when discussing the effects of temperature and humidity in wheel scribing.
Konsep Habitus Bourdieu dan Dinamika Masyarakat Tionghoa dalam Pendidikan Jang Kliroe dan Korban Dari Peroentoengan
Authors: Dewojati Cahyaningrum , Nadhilah Nurtalia
Published: September 2023

Sastra peranakan Tionghoa sebelum Indonesia merdeka adalah pioneer sastra modern Indonesia. Karya-karya yang dihasilkan oleh pengarang Tionghoa banyak merefleksikan dinamika sosial dan budaya masyarakat pada masa itu. Sebagian dari mereka berhasil memasuki kelas sosial baru sekaligus membangun kultur yang baru pula. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji habitus, modal, serta kritik pengarang terhadap aspek gaya hidup dan pendidikan kalangan Tionghoa dalam Pendidikan Jang Kliroe karya Lauw Giok Lan dan Korban dari Peroentoengan karya Gan Tjian Lie. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif analitis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat habitus tertentu yang menarik yang muncul melalui tokoh dalam novel PJK dan KDP, sementara modal yang dimiliki antara lain modal ekonomi, modal sosial, dan modal budaya. Lauw dan Gan menggunakan karya mereka sebagai sarana kritik terhadap permasalahan yang menjangkiti masyarakat kelas atas Tionghoa di Hindia Belanda, seperti perilaku konsumerisme kalangan hartawan Tionghoa dan efek-efek negatif dari pendidikan ala Barat yang diterima oleh anak-anak muda Tionghoa.
Tradisi Lisan Ngabeluk pada Masyarakat Sunda: Hegemoni dan Representasi Identitas
Authors: Nurfajrin Dinni
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkapkan dinamika hegemoni atas tradisi Ngabeluk, representasi identitas yang di tampilkan oleh komunitas  seni tradisi. Penelitian ini diawali bulan meret 2019 sampai dengan februari 2022. Adapun lokasi penelitiannya berada di Desa Rancakalong RT. 01 RW08 Kecamatan Rancakalong Kabupaten Sumedang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode etnografi. Keterlibatan peneliti dalam melakukan etnografi dilakukan dengan interview mendalam dengan bahasa sumber yakni bahasa Sunda dan berkesinambungan dalam observasi partisipan dari suatu situasi. Berdasarkan hasil temuan,  tradisi Ngabeluk telah beradaptasi dengan berbagai macam dasar dan alasan  seperti Negara, pasar, dan juga agama. Perubahan lainnya ditemukan dalam maksud serta tujuan pertunjukan. Adaptasi yang dilakukan oleh para penembangnya sebagai bentuk pemertahanan tradisi oleh pelaku budaya menghadapi relasi kuasa pemerintah, agama dan pasar, tradisi Ngabeluk membentuk tujuh representasi identitas yakni; 1) Beluk sebagai media komunikasi, 2) Beluk Magawe,3) Beluk Rengkong, 4) Beluk Rudat, 5) Beluk Saman, 6) Beluk Badud, dan 7) Beluk wawacan. Berdasarkan ketujuh representadi identitas diperoleh pengertian baru, seni Beluk di Rancakalong bukan hanya seni membaca Wawacan atau seni berkomunikasi antar pertani di Huma atau Sawah. Kini yang disebut sebagai seni Beluk adalah kesenian-kesenian yang dipertunjukan dengan ciri khas nada tinggi (nada Beluk).
Sihir Osing dalam Ritual Penyembuhan
Authors: Fahmi Ilyas  , Murni Sri
Published: September 2023

Orang Osing seringkali diidentikkan oleh orang luar dengan kemampuan menggunakan sihir, santet dalam kehidupan keseharian mereka. Penelitian ini mencoba memahami penggunaan sihir dalam penyembuhan tradisional orang Osing melalui pendekatan kualitatif. Sihir Osing yang dipraktikkan dalam penyembuhan tradisional efek yang dihasilkan dari prosesi ritual. Sihir yang dikelompokkan  menjadi empat warna, yaitu putih, hitam, merah, dan kuning memiliki fungsi dan tujuan yang berbeda, dan salah satunya adalah untuk tujuan penyembuhan. Sihir yang dikenal orang Osing ini juga memiliki ciri-ciri yang serupa dalam aplikasinya, yaitu memerlukan adanya mantra, media untuk menyalurkan mantra, serta ‘meleburkan’ dunia spiritual dengan dunia material.
Tavas Erkek Rüşdiye Mektebi [1874-1912]
Authors: DEĞİRMENCİ Kevser
Published: September 2023

Osmanlı toplumunda eğitim, Tanzimat dönemine kadar dinî ve geleneksel bir nitelik taşımıştır. Osmanlı eğitim-öğretim sisteminin değişmesi ve eğitimin modernleşmesi hususunda atılan ilk adımı 1838 yılında Mekâtib-i Rüşdiye Nezareti’nin kurulması teşkil etmiştir. II. Mahmut devrinde devlet kademelerine memur yetiştirmek için 1838 yılında ilk rüşdiye mektepleri açılmıştır. 1845 yılında toplanan Muvakkat Maârif Meclisi tarafından rüşdiyelerin, sıbyan mektepleri üstünde Darülfünûn’a talebe yetiştiren orta dereceli okullar olduğu kabul edilmiştir. Durumları netleşen rüşdiyeler esasen, 1846 yılında Mekâtib-i Umûmiye Nezareti’nin kurulmasıyla açılmaya başlanmıştır. Osmanlı eğitim reformuna dair atılmış en büyük ve son adım şüphesiz 1869 yılında yayınlanan Maârif-i Umûmiye Nizamnâmesi’dir. Osmanlı eğitiminin modernleşmesi anlamında önemli bir dönüm noktası teşkil eden nizamnâme ile rüşdiyelerin eğitim sistemindeki yeri ayrıntılı bir şekilde belirlenmiştir. 1869 nizamnâmesi sonrası ülke çapında rüşdiye mekteplerinin sayısında bir hayli artış olmuştur. Nizamnâme yayınlandığında ülkede 87 rüşdiye bulunurken, 1875 yılı resmî istatistiklerine göre 351 erkek rüşdiyesinin mevcut olduğu bilinmektedir.

Çalışmada Aydın Vilâyeti Denizli Sancağı’na bağlı Tavas Kazası’nda 1874 yılında açılan Tavas Erkek Rüşdiye Mektebi ele alınacaktır. Arşiv belgeleri ve maârif salnâmeleri ışığında 1874-1912 yılları arasında Tavas Erkek Rüşdiye Mektebi’nin eğitim kadrosu, müfredatı, hülasa cetvellerine göre muallim ve talebelerin mevcudu, sınav cetvellerine göre öğrencilerin sınavlardaki başarı durumları hakkında malûmat verilecektir.
منهج القصة القرآنية في بناء الشخصية الفتاة المسلمة قصة مريم -عليها السلام- نموذجا
Authors: Naadhiya Syarifah
Published: September 2023

This study discusses the story in the Qur'an in building the character of Muslim women based on the story of Maryam ‘alaihassalam to be a role model, example, and method in their lives. This story is to reform the corrupted condition of society and to show the purpose of the Qur'an and the highest values raised for society. The researcher thought to discuss and discover the current deviation of Muslim women clarifying the features of the Qur'anic approach to the story of Maryam ‘alaihassalam and how to treat it. The researcher used inductive and descriptive analysis methods to design Qur'anic methodology to solve the problem. The researcher has achieved important results through the research, namely the strength of Maryam's ‘alaihassalam unification in her worship of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. She maintained her chastity and sought refuge in Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala when a strange man came to her, even though it was the angel Jibril, and was content with Allah's decree when the lord of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala chose her to conceive without being touched by humans. This is one of the purposes of the Qur'an, telling the story of Maryam ‘alaihassalam in her worship and praiseworthy qualities as she emulates Muslim women in building the perfect modern women personality.
NOTA DOS EDITORES
Authors: Oliveira-Costa Jorge Luis P. , De Souza Reginaldo José , Marinho Rogério Ribeiro
Published: September 2023

O dossiê "Geoecologia e Abordagem Sistêmica na Geografia Contemporânea: Teorias, Métodos e Aplicações" reúne 14 artigos de pesquisadores nacionais e internacionais, explorando as complexas interações entre sociedade e natureza. A influência da Teoria Geral dos Sistemas desde os anos 1960 é evidente, com foco na compreensão das dinâmicas do Geossistema. Em um mundo tecnologicamente transformado, os estudos destacam o desafio de analisar as relações entre o meio técnico-científico-informacional e as dinâmicas naturais. O dossiê oferece insights profundos sobre a Geoecologia e incentiva reflexões interdisciplinares para soluções sustentáveis diante dos desafios contemporâneos.
UNIDADES GEOAMBIENTAIS DO SERIDÓ POTIGUAR:
Authors: Ciricio Manoel , Fernandes Ermínio , Linhares Sales Marta Celina
Published: September 2023

O princípio básico da regionalização geoambiental se encontra na homogeneidade relativa das condições naturais, a partir das estruturas e funcionamento do sistema ambiental. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar os sistemas geoambientais representativos do Seridó potiguar. São bases teórico-metodológicas os conceitos de Geossistema e de Geoambiente, propostos por Sotchava (1978) e Souza (1981). A análise foi realizada a partir da etapa preparatória de gabinete, da atividade de campo e da compartimentação geoambiental. No contexto do Seridó potiguar, verificou-se a ocorrência dos sistemas ambientais típicos do semiárido brasileiro, tais como: a Depressão Sertaneja, Planalto da Borborema, Maciço Residual da Formiga e Planícies Fluviais. Os aspectos morfoestruturais são essenciais à configuração da paisagem regional, a partir de sua inter-relação com as demais estruturas e dinâmicas físico-naturais e sociais; e, desse modo, às potencialidades e limitações geoambientais.
AS TERRAS CAÍDAS E OS IMPACTOS NA VIDA DOS RIBEIRINHOS DA COMUNIDADE SÃO LUIZ DO MACARÍ, TEFÉ - AM
Authors: Silva Paula dos Santos , Rabelo Francisco Davy Braz , Ventorini Silvia Elena , Teixeira Ana Luísa
Published: September 2023

O termo terras caídas pode ser definido como o escavamento produzido pelas águas dos rios ocasionando o solapamento intenso dos barrancos e que pode, assim, deslocar imensos blocos de terra. Tal fenômeno atinge as comunidades ribeirinhas ao longo do Rio Solimões. Este artigo apresenta a investigação sobre os impactos socioambientais das terras caídas para a comunidade São Luiz do Macari, localizada na margem direita do Rio Solimões, na Ilha Assani/Panamim, também denominada localmente de Ilha do Tarará, zona rural do município de Tefé, Estado do Amazonas, Brasil. A fundamentação teórico-metodológica deu-se a partir da perspectiva da pesquisa qualitativa e os procedimentos realizados foram trabalho de campo, entrevistas e revisão de literatura. A pesquisa permitiu traçar um histórico das ocorrências das terras caídas na área da comunidade, tendo como marco inicial o ano de 2008, e compreender os conhecimentos empíricos dos moradores, além de sua resiliência em relação a esse fenômeno, bem como advindos prejuízos econômicos. Ao longo do tempo, alguns dos impactos socioambientais das terras caídas na comunidade foram a diminuição da área ocupada, a destruição de plantações e a necessidade dos moradores locais de inicialmente recuarem suas edificações e posteriormente mudarem-se para outro local da Ilha. A investigação contribuiu para os registros históricos dos processos erosivos que atingiram a comunidade de São Luiz do Macari, tanto da localização geográfica de sua fundação quanto de seu novo local. Além disso, a investigação também demonstrou que os conhecimentos empíricos dos moradores em relação às terras caídas têm amenizado prejuízos socioambientais.
Experimental Study of the Effect of the Concentration of Water / PolyAlkylene Glycol Solutions on Heat Transfer in Steels Subjected to Quenching
Authors: Farrera-Buenrostro Brandon , Bocanegra Constantin Alberto Hernández , Banderas José Ángel Ramos , Valdovinos Luis Enrique Molina , Granados Nancy Margarita López , Vapalahti Samy
Published: September 2023

In this work, the heat transfer coefficients were determined utilizing an experimental study for cooling a 15B35H boron steel, using aqueous solutions of polyalkylene glycol (PAG) as a cooling fluid. A cooling tank was designed and built to allow the fluid recirculation, where the effect of agitation and the PAG content in a concentration range of 2-6% vol. were analyzed. The thermal histories of cylindrical probes instrumented with K-type thermocouples were obtained, and the heat transfer coefficients associated with the types of refrigeration were calculated, solving the IHCP.It was found that 4% PAG concentration exhibits better quench uniformity regardless of the degree of agitation, but higher cooling rates in the martensitic transformation zone, increasing the risk of distortion and cracking.
WITHDRAWN: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Rolling Stock Classification in Railways: An Artificial Neural Networks-Based Approach
Authors: Dias Ualison Rodrigo Ferreira , Pinto Arthur C. Vargas e , Monteiro Henrique Luis Moreira , de Aguiar Eduardo P.
Published: September 2023

In railway operations, there are several factors that must be analyzed, such as operation cost, maintenance stops, failures, and others. One of these important topics is the analysis of the hot box and hot wheel due to the failure of these components. It can compromise the entire operation, resulting in serious accidents, such as train derailments. Thus, the use of a method that is able to classify a failure is essential for accident prevention. Therefore, as these failures in hot box and hot wheels are binary classification problems and nonlinear data, this work proposes a new method based on the Multilayer Perceptron combined with Set-Membership. The Multilayer Perceptron is very flexible and can be used generally to learn complex problems with the aforementioned characteristics; meanwhile, the Set-Membership leads to reduced computational complexity, fast convergence, and high accuracy. To validate the performance, we compare twelve models applied in eight datasets, seven of which are benchmarks, and one is composed of hot box and hot wheels problems. The results showed that the methods had a good performance when applied to these problems.
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Suspected Occupational Respiratory Disease Among Construction Workers in Construction Industry in Selangor, Melaka and Pahang State: Secondary Data Analysis of Registry for Occupational Disease Screening (Rods) Database 2023
Authors: Norman Fatimah Zahra , Ismail Nurhuda Binti , Yasin Associate Professor Dr Munira , Mohamad Associate Professor Dr Mariam , Muzaini Kamarulzaman , Samsudin Ely Zarina binti , Noor Ahmad Faiz Azhari , Kadir Mohd Fizal Izwan Ab , Shahadan Sazreza , Manan Mohd Hafiz Abdul , Ismail Prof. Ahmad Izuanuddin
Published: September 2023

Background: Construction workers who are exposed to hazardous at the construction site expose to the risk of developing occupational respiratory disorder (ORD). Numerous studies have examined the effects of Occupational Respiratory Disease (ORD), which have become a global issue because they are thought to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. However, important data on the prevalence and associated factors of occupational respiratory disease among Malaysian construction workers due to occupational hazard exposure are insufficient. By examining the prevalence and risk factors for suspected ORD among employees in the construction workers in three states of Peninsular Malaysia, this study seeks to close this gap.
Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from the Registry for Occupational Disease Screening (RODS) Database 2023, involving construction workers. Suspected ORD was defined as the presence of at least one symptom from the British Medical Research Council (BMRC)questionnaire, plus at least one of the work-relatedness domains. The association between individual factors, occupational factors and organizational factors was investigated using descriptive analysis and logistic regression.
Results: The study findings revealed that the prevalence of suspected ORD was 12.1 (95% CI: 9.5-15.8)N=412. Regarding educational level, workers with non-tertiary education had a higher likelihood of suspected ORD compared to those with tertiary education (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 0.29, 95% Confidence interval [CI]: 0.94-0.88, p < 0.05). Individuals with any comorbidity exhibited a significantly greater likelihood of suspected ORD compared to those without comorbidities (AOR: 3.68, 95% CI: 1.14-11.9, p <0.05). Not using PPE N95 were associated with higher odds of suspected ORD (AOR: 9.35, 95% CI: 1.04-84.3, p < 0.05). Similarly, working in dust environment was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of suspected ORD (AOR: 4.93, 95% CI: 1.21-20.1, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings indicate that occupational health management and interventions should consider educational level, comorbidities, usage of PPE (N95), and dust exposed in the workplace. Further study utilising complete diagnostic examination is required, however, to corroborate these findings and establish causal links. These findings will also help to create effective preventive measures and intervention techniques to reduce the negative impact of ORD on worker health.
The Nexus between Green Intellectual Capital, Blockchain Technology, Green Manufacturing, and Sustainable Performance
Authors: Umar Muhammad , Ahmad Arslan , Sro Robert , Muhammad Zikri
Published: September 2023

Enterprises across the globe are facing increasing pressure to effectively utilize resources and reduce costs through green supply chain practices. Emerging technology, such as blockchain technology which enables green practices, has become a contemporary industrial paradigm. However, enterprises need to build green intellectual capital to implement blockchain technology, which can be key to realizing green supply chain practices. This research examines the impact of green intellectual capital (GIC) on blockchain technology and its role in implementing green manufacturing to achieve sustainability. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling was utilized for assessing the proposed hypotheses, and cross-sectional data was accumulated from manufacturing firms. As per the results, GIC, which includes green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital, has a crucial role in the implementation of blockchain technology. The outcomes also indicated that the adoption of blockchain technology significantly influences green manufacturing. Moreover, green manufacturing (GM) has a substantial role in improving business sustainability. This empirical research provides a deeper understanding of how GIC and blockchain technology contribute to the implementation of GM. This research also provides guidelines that managers, policymakers, and producers can use to facilitate the incorporation of GM practice into business activities.
The impact of the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy on people living with HIV: a single-center cross-sectional study in Caracas, Venezuela
Authors: Forero-Peña David A. , Carrión-Nessi Fhabián S. , Forero-Peña José L. , Camejo-Ávila Natasha A. , Mendoza-Millán Daniela L. , Omaña-Ávila Óscar D. , Maricuto Andrea L. , Velásquez Viledy L. , Mejía-Bernard Mario D. , Rodriguez-Saavedra Carlis M. , Marcano-Rojas María V. , Contreras Yoesmir , Guerra Luis J. , Alvarado María F. , Carballo Martín , Caldera Jocays , Guevara Rafael N. , Redondo María C. , Landaeta María E.
Published: September 2023

Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted multiple health services, including HIV testing, care, and treatment services, jeopardizing the achievement of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 global target. While there are limited studies assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Latin America, there are none, to our knowledge, in Venezuela. This study aims to assess the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among PLHIV seen at the outpatient clinic of a reference hospital in Venezuela.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study among PLHIV aged 18 years and over seen at the Infectious Diseases Department of the University Hospital of Caracas, Venezuela between March 2021 and February 2022.
Results
A total of 238 PLHIV were included in the study. The median age was 43 years (IQR 24), and the majority were male (68.9%). Most patients (88.2%; n = 210) came for routine check-ups, while 28 (11.3%) were newly diagnosed. The majority of patients (96.1%) were on antiretroviral therapy (ART), but only 67.8% had a viral load test, with almost all (95.6%) being undetectable. Among those who attended regular appointments, 11.9% reported missing at least one medical consultation, and 3.3% reported an interruption in their ART refill. More than half of the patients (55.5%) had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while the rest expressed hesitancy to get vaccinated. Most patients with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy were male (65.1%), younger than 44 years (57.5%), employed (47.2%), and had been diagnosed with HIV for less than one year (33%). However, no statistically significant differences were found between vaccinated patients and those with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Age was a risk factor for missing consultations, while not having an alcoholic habit was identified as a protective factor against missing consultations.
Conclusion
This study found that the pandemic had a limited impact on adherence to medical consultations and interruptions in ART. However, it documented a high rate of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among PLHIV seen at the University Hospital of Caracas.