bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case report: Otomycosis due to Aspergillus nidulans
Authors: Patel Rachana Dhirubhai , Norris Saurabh Chhotalal , Pipaliya Binda Prakashbhai , Pandya Himani Bhardwaj , Javadekar Tanuja Bakul
Published: December 2024

Otomycosis is a fungal infection affecting the external auditory canal, commonly caused by Aspergillus and Candida species. While Aspergillus niger is the most frequently identified species, is a rare causative agent. This case report details a rare instance of otomycosis caused by , emphasizing the diagnostic process and treatment. A 45-year-old female presented with a three-week history of itching, discharge, and discomfort in the right ear. Laboratory investigations confirmed as the causative agent through direct microscopy, LPCB mount, and fungal culture. The patient was treated with antifungal therapy, resulting in complete resolution of symptoms.

This case highlights the need to consider in the diagnosis of otomycosis and underscores the importance of detailed mycological examination and appropriate antifungal therapy.
Familial hypercholesterolemia due to an heterozygous LDLR promoter mutation: a case report
Authors: Figueroa-Buitrago Lorena , Díaz-Giraldo Jorge A , Saldarriaga-Gil Wilmar
Published: December 2024

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a disease caused by mutations in genes related to lipid metabolism, characterized by elevated low-density cholesterol, personal and family history of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We present two cases with heterozygous mutation in the promoter of the low-density lipoprotein receptor gene c.-135C>G. The index case had low-density lipoprotein levels above 300 mg/dL at 10 years old, suffered a major cardiovascular event at the age of 40, and a stroke at 48. At the age of 52, a clinical geneticist built a genogram that suggested an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern of familial hypercholesterolemia and performed a molecular panel for the patient and her daughter at 26 years old. Both cases presented therapeutic failure with lovastatin monotherapy. A significant reduction in cholesterol levels was achieved with dual therapy, in the case 1 with alirocumab+rosuvastatin and case 2 with atorvastatin+ezetimibe.
Nefrotoxicidad causada por alisador químico de cabello: reporte de un caso en Colombia
Authors: Morales-Taborda Juan Camilo , Montoya-Castillo Mariana , Ruiz-Gil Lorena , Ramírez-Atehortúa Natalia , Díaz-Ruiz Jorge Andrés
Published: December 2024

La lesión renal aguda tras usar productos para alisar el cabello es una entidad clínica poco estudiada en la literatura médica. Estos productos pueden contener o liberar formaldehído, incluso si se comercializan como libres de esta sustancia, la cual puede tener efectos citotóxicos en el riñón y desencadenar respuestas inmunológicas adversas. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 18 años con antecedente de hipertensión arterial que desarrolló lesión renal aguda en estadio KDIGO 3 después de usar un alisador químico para el cabello. Se realizó una biopsia renal que reveló nefritis tubulointersticial aguda, daño tubular y cristales de oxalato. Tras descartar otras posibles causas, se concluyó que la lesión renal fue una complicación directamente relacionada con la exposición a estos productos. Dada la falta de regulación en su composición, es esencial que los médicos estén al tanto de los posibles efectos adversos para la salud asociados con su uso.
Cultivo de coca y minería ilegal en la Amazonía peruana
Authors: Manrique Hernán , Hernando Daniel
Published: December 2024

Este artículo presenta una síntesis narrativa de la literatura académica sobre el cultivo de coca y la minería ilegal en la Amazonía peruana. A través de fuentes secundarias, analiza la expansión de estas economías ilícitas hacia la Amazonía oriental. Asimismo, el artículo presenta y discute cuatro mitos sobre las economías ilícitas prevalentes en el debate público y los medios de comunicación, que impiden una comprensión de la complejidad detrás de estos fenómenos. Los mitos en cuestión giran en torno a i) un conocimiento cabal sobre la extensión y distribución del cultivo de coca y la minería ilegal, ii) la existencia de una relación directa entre economías ilícitas y violencia, iii) el rol de los pueblos indígenas frente a la expansión de estas actividades y, finalmente, iv) la ausencia o poca presencia del Estado en estos contextos. En base a una revisión narrativa de la literatura, este artículo utiliza los hallazgos de la evidencia empírica reciente para cuestionar la validez de dichos mitos. El artículo finaliza con conclusiones de investigación y recomendaciones para el estudio de las economías ilícitas.
Desafíos y perspectivas de la situación ambiental en el Perú: el caso de los bosques
Authors: Dunin Borkowski Ana Sabogal
Published: December 2024

El artículo revisa la política ambiental actual en relación con la situación de los bosques en el Perú. Se enlaza la situación actual con una revisión de la historia ambiental reciente y los enfoques de la conservación de los bosques en el Perú para, finalmente, orientar la discusión hacia las perspectivas y posibles soluciones para la conservación de los bosques.
Effects of Foliar Fe and Zn Application on Pod Shattering of Red Lentil Varieties in Semi-arid Region of Turkey
Authors: Aslan H. , Kahraman A.
Published: December 2024

Background: Reducing pod shatter is crucial for achieving high yields in lentils, a vital plant for dry lands. The selection of the right lentil variety is key to achieving this goal. While some varieties are highly productive, they may also suffer from shattering losses, which can significantly reduce profitability. Methods: This study investigates the reduction of pod dehiscence in lentil pods through the foliar application of increasing rates of iron and zinc. A split-split-plot experiment was conducted with three lentil varieties ('Firat-87', 'Cagil' and 'Sanlibey'), two fertilizer types (zinc and iron sulphate) and three application rates (0-200-400 mg kg-1 and Zn rates are 0-150-250 mg kg-1) as triplicates. Result: The statistical analysis revealed that the fertilizer type had a significant effect (P less than 0.05) on pod shatter amounts, with iron sulphate being more effective than zinc in reducing pod shatter. The experiment found statistically significant (P less than 0.05) effects of foliar fertilizer rates on pod shatter. Increased Fe and Zn application rates resulted in the decreased pod shatter loss. The zinc and iron content of the leaf, pod and seed of lentils also increased with application rates for the two foliar fertilizers. The results indicate that foliar Fe and Zn application not only decreased pod shatter but also increased the mineral content (Fe and Zn) of the leaf, seed and pod of lentil varieties. The study revealed that Fe and Zn nutrient application to lentil plants increased the mineral Fe and Zn content of plant parts and decreaed the pod shatter loss in the semi-arid region of Turkey.
كيف يمكن للجهات الفاعلة في مجال تقديم المعونة دعم القدرات اليمنية على توفير المساعدات الاجتماعية؟
Authors: Carter Becky , Harvey Paul , Al-Absi Abeer
Published: December 2024

يحتاج الكثير من السكان في اليمن إلى مساعدات أساسية لتج بّّ المجاعة بالإضافة نإلى تقديمها الدعم الغذائي والنقدي خلال عق مضى من الحرب، عملت الجهات الدولية دالفاعلة في مجال المساعدات على دعم وتعزيز قدرات المنظمات المحلية ذات الصلة. إلاأن هذه الجهود أغفلت بعض القدرات - لا سيما تلك المهارات الق مّّة المرتبطة بالمشاركة يالمجتمعية والمساءلة، والتي نُُظر إليها على أنها حيوية للإدماج ومراعاة النزاعات. مع ياستمرار النزاع في اليمن والضغوط المتزايدة على ميزانيات المساعدات، يقدم الموجزالسياساتي هذا سلسلة من التوصيات الرامية إلى تحسين مدى فعالية الجهات المانحةووكالات الإغاثة في دعم القدرات المحلية على تقديم المساعدات الاجتماعية.
Effectiveness of Digital Teaching Material Model with Content and Language Integrated Learning Approach for Regional Languages
Authors: Jayanti Memmy Dwi , Rasyid Yumna , Murtadho Fathiaty
Published: December 2024

The aim of the research is to determine effectiveness of digital teaching materials model with content and language integrated learning approach for elementary school students as a local content of regional languages in Banyuwangi, East Java. The method used is quantitative research with pretest-posttest design techniques one group to test effectiveness of the model of teaching materials in two different classes. From the field test showed pretest results with an average value of 65 and 78.33 posttest results for the first class , while the second class pretest results with an average value of 63.27 and 72.55 posttest results. Effectiveness test obtained in both classes are there are differences in the results before and after using digital teaching materials with content and language integrated learning. The conclusion in this study is that digital teaching materials with content and language integrated learning effective to use in elementary schools students as a local content of regional languages.(Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas model bahan ajar digital dengan pendekatan pembelajaran terpadu konten dan bahasa bagi siswa sekolah dasar sebagai konten lokal bahasa daerah di Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan teknik perancangan pretest-posttest satu kelompok untuk menguji efektifitas model bahan ajar pada dua kelas yang berbeda. Dari uji lapangan menunjukkan hasil pretest dengan nilai rata-rata 65 dan 78,33 hasil posttest untuk kelas I, sedangkan hasil pretest kelas II dengan nilai rata-rata 63,27 dan 72,55 hasil posttest. Uji efektifitas yang diperoleh pada kedua kelas tersebut adalah terdapat perbedaan hasil sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan bahan ajar digital dengan konten dan pembelajaran terintegrasi bahasa. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah bahwa bahan ajar digital dengan konten dan pembelajaran terintegrasi bahasa efektif digunakan pada siswa sekolah dasar sebagai konten lokal bahasa daerah.)
Gramatikal Taneyan Lanjheng dalam Perspektif Tokoh Masyarakat dan Tokoh Agama
Authors: Fauziah Arinal Haq , Yanto Masti
Published: December 2024

Taneyan Lanjheng's grammatical language in the orientation of social dynamics and the perspective of community leaders and religious figures who thrive in Madura have a very important role in forming the harmonious social and cultural character of society. This article proposes and explains the existence of the Taneyan Lanjheng language as a special language in Madura and how it is oriented towards the social dynamics currently occurring. This research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach which is used to study the existence of the Taneyan Lanjheng Grammatical language from the perspective of community leaders and religious figures in the orientation of the social and cultural dynamics of Madurese society. The findings from this research are how the grammatical existence of the Taneyan Lanjheng language adapts to the socio-cultural environment and society in Madura. This research emphasizes the importance of language and culture continuity in the orientation of socio-cultural dynamics as a vital element in maintaining the cultural identity and diversity of the multicultural Madurese community.
Analyzing Free Nutritious Meals for Children in the Quran: A Literature Study of Economic (Iqtishadi) and Maqasid (Maqashidi) Perspectives in Tafsir
Authors: Hafid Abdul Hamid , Maula Atiqatul
Published: December 2024

This research discusses the free nutritious meal programme for children promised by Prabowo Subianto and Gibran, which aims to provide nutritious food for 80 million children, pregnant women, and toddlers in Indonesia, with a budget of 450 trillion Rupiah per year. Using a qualitative method, this study analyses Qur'anic verses, hadith, tafsir, and literature related to Islamic economics and maqashid sharia. The results show that the iqtishadi perspective emphasises fair food distribution, avoiding usury and hoarding, and promoting social justice. The maqashidi perspective emphasises the importance of nutritious food to achieve public good and prevent harm, focusing on hifz al-nafs and hifz al-'aql for children's health. This research contributes to the literature on Islamic economics and maqashid sharia, offers practical guidance for food policy, and can help address malnutrition and food security.(Penelitian ini membahas program makan bergizi gratis untuk anak-anak yang dijanjikan oleh Prabowo Subianto dan Gibran, bertujuan menyediakan makanan bergizi bagi 80 juta anak, ibu hamil, dan balita di Indonesia, dengan anggaran 450 Triliun Rupiah per tahun. Menggunakan metode kualitatif, penelitian ini menganalisis ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an, hadis, tafsir, dan literatur terkait ekonomi Islam serta maqashid syariah. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa perspektif iqtishadi menekankan distribusi makanan yang adil, menghindari riba dan penimbunan, serta mendorong keadilan sosial. Perspektif maqashidi menekankan pentingnya makanan bergizi untuk mencapai kemaslahatan umum dan mencegah kerusakan, dengan fokus pada hifz al-nafs dan hifz al-'aql untuk kesehatan anak-anak. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada literatur ekonomi Islam dan maqashid syariah, menawarkan panduan praktis untuk kebijakan pangan, dan dapat membantu mengatasi malnutrisi serta ketahanan pangan.)
Konsep Pendidikan Anak dalam Al-Qur’an Perspektif Busyro Karim dalam Tafsir Tradisionalis
Authors: Nurhayati
Published: December 2024

In this modern era, an increasing number of children experience physical and psychological disturbances caused by mistakes in parental education. Although the education provided by parents aims to build the child's character and independence, inappropriate approaches often lead to significant negative impacts. The method used in this article is qualitative with a library research type, using Busyro Karim's Tafsir Tradisionalis, a scholar and interpreter from Madura, as the primary source for this article. Child education from Busyro Karim's perspective in Tafsir Tradisionalis encompasses the responsibilities of parents, educational institutions, and the community. Parents play an essential role from the birth of the child by introducing religion, choosing a good partner, and educating the child with commendable morals, social responsibility, and Islamic law. Educational institutions function to free children from misguidance and hypocrisy, foster creativity, and prepare them for happiness in this world and the hereafter. Community education emphasizes the importance of social interaction, good communication, respect for differences, and participation in social activities.
Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Buku Cerita Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Kediri dalam Menjaga dan Melestarikan Budaya
Authors: Nurkholidah Manfia , Laila Alfi , Mukmin Bagus Amirul
Published: December 2024

Low interest in learning about culture and uninteresting teaching materials are factors in the decline of local wisdom knowledge in students, which can lead to the disintegration of national culture. This study aims to describe: (1) the need for the development of storybooks based on Kediri local wisdom; (2) teacher constraints encountered in the development of storybooks based on Kediri local wisdom; (3) the carrying capacity of the development of storybooks based on Kediri local wisdom for grade V students. This study used a mixed method approach (qualitative and quantitative) with the research subjects of grade V students and teachers in four elementary schools in Pare District. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques used descriptive statistics on quantitative data and source triangulation techniques (Miles and Huberman) on qualitative data. From the need assessment data analysis that has been done, the results obtained; (1) it is very important to develop a storybook based on Kediri local wisdom to increase pride in local culture; (2) The obstacles faced by teachers, namely; have never used teaching materials based on Kediri local wisdom, difficulty choosing teaching materials to explain local wisdom material and difficulty integrating local wisdom in learning materials. (3) Supporting capacity in developing storybooks, namely the principal provides training facilities and workshops based on local wisdom to teachers, school principals provide facilities to help teachers be creative in making teaching materials. It can be concluded that the development of local wisdom-based storybooks is an important and effective step. So that the results of this study can be used as a reference for further research in the form of developing storybook teaching materials based on local wisdom in Kediri.
Technological mineralogy of strategic metal ores: achievements, problems, prospects
Authors: Ozhogina E , Kotova Olga
Published: December 2024

Mineralogical-analytical methods and methodologies for predictive assessment of solid minerals essentially determine the feasibility and tactics of developing raw materials, and, if necessary, the possibility of replacing, first of all, strategic raw materials with others. Using the example of strategic types of minerals: manganese ores of the Usinsk and bauxite deposits of the Upper Shchugor deposit, the possibilities of mineralogical study of ores with complex composition and structure as part of assessing their quality are considered. The problems and prospects of technological mineralogy in solving problems of mineral resources of strategic metals are identified.
Effect of shungite plate thickness on its electrophysical properties: technological and geophysical aspects
Authors: Golubev Ye. , Antonets I.
Published: December 2024

This brief report presents the results of our study of the effect of shungite sample thickness (both shungite rocks and vein forms comparable to higher anthraxolites) on their electrophysical properties. The study was conducted by measuring impedance in the frequency range of 0.05–15 MHz. Shungite samples with a carbon content of 96, 95, 73, and 38 at. % and a thickness ranging from 5 mm to 12–15 µm were studied. A significant increase in resistance was found with a decrease in sample thickness to 100 µm or less. In this case, the inductive resistance typical of shungite macrosamples changes to capacitive resistance or only active resistance appears. Thus, it is shown that not only the total content, but also the form and dimensionality of the occurrence of such carbon affects the electrophysical properties of the rock. The obtained results can be used to interpret electrical exploration data of rocks containing disordered carbon (shungites, anthraxolites) in vein and lenticular form, and also to show new prospects for the use of such carbon in the development of functional materials.
Cultivo de Oreochromis niloticus y Tradescantia zebrina en Sistema Acuapónico, una Evaluación de Coliformes Fecales
Authors: Gómez-Mora José Emmanuel , Laines-Canepa José Ramón , Solís-Silván Rudy , Hernández-Barajas José Roberto , Nuñez-Nogueira Gabriel , Sosa-Olivier José Aurelio
Published: December 2024

La acuaponía ofrece una forma de producir alimentos frescos de manera sostenible, si no se maneja adecuadamente puede haber riesgos de contaminación con coliformes fecales. Este estudio evaluó la presencia de coliformes fecales en sistemas acuapónicos a pequeña escala utilizando Oreochromis niloticus (tilapia) y Tradescantia zebrina (matalí) como organismos modelo. Se compararon tres sistemas acuapónicos equipados con biofiltros con tres sistemas de acuicultura de recirculación cerrada sin biofiltros, que sirvieron como grupos de control. Cada sistema acuapónico de 200 L estaba dividido en dos áreas: una zona de acuicultura para la tilapia y una zona hidropónica para el matalí. En la zona hidropónica, se utilizó tezontle como medio para el biofiltro que remedia el agua contaminada con desechos de peces. Se midieron parámetros como el amoniaco, nitrito, nitrato, pH, oxígeno disuelto, temperatura, y la presencia de coliformes fecales fue determinada según la norma 042 (SCFI,2015) Los análisis estadísticos se llevaron a cabo mediante la prueba Kruskal-Wallis. Los resultados indicaron que los biofiltros redujeron la presencia de coliformes fecales en un 98% en la zona de acuicultura y en un 90% en el agua de salida de la zona hidropónica. Los niveles de coliformes en los sistemas acuapónicos se mantuvieron por debajo del límite de detección (<3 NMP/100 mL), mientras que en los sistemas de acuicultura de control se registró una mayor presencia de estos microorganismos.
Spawning Induction, Larviculture and Rearing of Mexican Snook Centropomus poeyi (Chávez, 1961)
Authors: Contreras-García María de Jesús , Contreras-Sánchez Wilfrido Miguel , Mcdonal-Vera Alejandro , Cruz-Rosado Leonardo
Published: December 2024

The Mexican snook (Centropomus poeyi) constitutes an essential artisanal fishery in coastal areas of Mexico containing rivers that discharge into the Gulf of Mexico, and it is considered overfished in general; therefore, aquaculture can provide alternatives to this situation. Induced spawning and Larviculture have been developed in our laboratory for this critical endemic species. Using cholesterol-cellulose implants with LHRH-a, spawning is initiated 30 hours after implantation. A total of 9.5 million fertilized eggs were collected, averaging 700.35 µm in diameter. The fertilization rate was 90%, and the hatching rate was 85%. Two hundred thirteen thousand fish were fed according to a protocol generated for this species, using microalgae, rotifers, and Artemia nauplii. Weaning is initiated 15 days post-hatching using a co-feeding regime combining live food and inert diets designed for marine fish. Survival at the end of the larval period was 1.8%, with fish feeding exclusively on artificial food and acclimated to freshwater.
Possibilités d'utilisation d'images Landsat améliorées, à l'échelle 1/200.000, pour la connaissance des forêts. Interprétation et cartographie des types de végétation ligneuse et d'occupation du sol en zone soudano-guinéenne
Authors: Guellec J.
Published: December 2024

De nouvelles techniques de télédétection permettent d'obtenir des images à partir du rayonnement réfléchi par des objets au sol. Ces images sont enregistrées dans quatre bandes spectrales par le spectromètre multispectral (MSS) embarqué à bord des satellites Landsat. L'échelle des images fournies par la NASA est de 1/3.400.000, et les agrandissements à 1/1.000.000 ou 1/500.000 sont insuffisants pour des études autres que régionales ou globales.Grâce à l'aide de la Compagnie Générale de Géophysique, il a été possible de réaliser un relevé de la végétation ligneuse. Il est fait appel à des visualisations à l'échelle 1/200.000, obtenues par traitement informatique des données d'un enregistrement magnétique Landsat. L'objectif est de déterminer les possibilités d'identification des types physionomiques de végétation dans la zone soudanaise. Ces expériences, menées sur une zone de 12.000 kilomètres carrés au Cameroun, sont expliquées dans cet article.
L'aménagement piscicole des retenues artificielles en Afrique Occidentale
Authors: Lessent P.
Published: December 2024

La production piscicole des grands lacs artificiels est liée à la surface exposée chaque année en période d'étiage.L'auteur suggère aux gouvernements intéressés de procéder, avant la mise en eau, à un certain nombre d'études techniques, économiques et sociales afin d'établir un plan d'aménagement permettant de mieux tirer parti des conditions offertes par la création d'un très grand plan d'eau dans des régions où la pêche n'était jusqu'à présent qu'une activité occasionnelle.
Başarılı Kadın Sporcularda Meslek-Spor Bağlamında Çift Kariyer
Authors: Özyüksel Mihrioğlu İlke , Kalfa Murat
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, geçmişteki faal spor hayatında başarılı olan kadın sporcuların bugünkü mesleklerindeki başarı durumlarının çift kariyer açısından incelenmesidir. Katılımcı deneyimlerini ve görüşlerini ayrıntılı bir şekilde ortaya koymak için nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan temel nitel araştırma deseni çerçevesinde yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma grubu, geçmiş faal spor hayatında başarılı olan ve bu süreçte aktif bir şekilde çift yönlü kariyer olgusuyla yaşamlarını sürdürmüş olan 5 kadın sporcudan oluşmaktadır. Katılımcı sayısının belirlenmesinde veri doygunluğu esas alınmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak “Kadın Sporcularda Çift Kariyer” başlıklı yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama sürecinde bireysel görüşme yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ise nitel içerik analizi yöntemine başvurulmuştur. Tümdengelim tema uygulaması aracılığıyla “eğitim hayatı ve spor kariyeri”, “sosyal yaşam (aile-antrenör-kulüp-arkadaş) ve spor kariyeri” ve “mesleki yaşam ve spor kariyeri” temalarına ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları sporcuların, katılımcıların gerek eğitim, sosyal ve mesleki yaşam alanları gerekse spor kariyerlerinde başarılı olmak adına ne gibi zorluklarla karşılaştıklarını sunmaktadır. Diğer yandan sporcuların çift yönlü kariyer süreçlerinde kariyer planlaması, danışma ve mesleki kariyer geçiş süreçleri konularında gerekli desteğin verilmesini ihtiyacı duydukları sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmaya göre, çift yönlü kariyer sürecine yönelik desteğin artırılması hususunda farkındalığın artırılması yönünde duyulan ihtiyaç bağlamında kişi, kurum ve kuruluşlarca destek mekanizmalarının yaygınlaştırılması gerekliliği ortaya konmuştur.
Spermatozoa motility and viability of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) semen in egg yolk nanoparticles-phosphate buffered saline extender at 3-5°C storage
Authors: Nabila Ayu Saraswati  , Herry Agoes Hermadi  , Tri Wahyu Suprayogi  , Tatik Hernawati  , Eka Pramyrtha Hestianah
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the spermatozoa motility and viability of turkey semen extended with egg yolk nanoparticles-PBS extender at various concentrations, stored at 3-5°C. Semen was collected from two turkeys and divided into four treatment groups. Group T0 consisted of fresh turkey semen extended with 20% (v/v) fresh egg yolk in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Groups T1, T2, and T3 consisted of fresh turkey semen extended with 5, 10, and 20% (v/v) egg yolk nanoparticles in PBS, respectively. Extended semen was stored in a refrigerator (3-5°C), and progressive spermatozoa motility and viability were evaluated every two hours until spermatozoa motility decreased to 40%. The results showed that turkey semen in T3 extender containing 20% ​​egg yolk nanoparticles in PBS was able to maintain spermatozoa motility for up to eight hours, better than T0 and T2 extenders which supported spermatozoa motility for six hours. In contrast, T1 extenders only support spermatozoa motility for four hours. T3 extenders were also able to maintain spermatozoa viability for up to eight hours, while T0, T1 and T2 extenders could only support viability for 6 hours. The extender with 20% egg yolk nanoparticles in PBS was significantly better (p <0.05) in maintaining spermatozoa quality compared to those with 5 and 10% egg yolk nanoparticles, as well as the extender with 20% fresh egg yolk. In conclusion, 20% egg yolk nanoparticles in PBS semen extender was effective in maintaining the motility and viability of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) spermatozoa stored at 3-5°C for up to eight hours.
Estrus response in dairy cows surviving foot and mouth disease given Superbooster and Immunobooster
Authors: Zulfanisa Rizky Asrin , Rahmi Sugihartuti  , Jola Rahmahani  , Mohammad Anam Al Arif  , Tita Damayanti Lestari  , Ali Agus  , Mohammad Sofi’ul Anam
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of adding Superbooster and Immunobooster on the estrus response of dairy cows after foot and mouth disease (FMD) infection. This study used 18 dairy cows that recovered from FMD based on veterinarian examination. Cows were divided into three groups (T0, T1 and T2). In the control group (T0), cows were fed standard feed. Standard feed consisted of forage (10% of body weight, daily) and concentrate. In the T1 group, cows were fed standard feed added with Superbooster (40 g daily), and in the T2 group cows were fed standard feed added with Superbooster (40 g daily) and Immunobooster (800 g daily). This treatment was carried out for 42 days. The results showed that the estrus rate in T1 and T2 were both 100%, which was higher compared to the control (16.67%). The onset of estrus was shorter (p <0.05) compared to the duration of the last estrus until the start of treatment. Meanwhile, the duration of the last estrus until the day of treatment and onset of estrus between treatment groups were not significantly different (p <0.05). It could be concluded that Superbooster and Immunobooster could stimulate estrus on dairy cows after FMD.
Uterine prolapse and related factors in beef cow at the Besuki Animal Health Center, Situbondo regency, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Kevin Mardotillah  , Suzanita Utama  , Erma Safitri  , Herry Agoes Hermadi  , Sri Pantja Madyawati  , Djoko Legowo  , Abdullah Hasib
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the factors related to uterine prolapse in beef cow in the Besuki Animal Health Center working area in Situbondo regency. The sample consisted of 100 cows that calved in 2020-2022, whose data was obtained from the Department of Animal Husbandry of Situbondo regency, East Java, Indonesia. Determination of the months of the rainy and dry season was obtained from the Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency, Juanda Class I Meteorological Station. Other data regarding breed, age, parity of cow and dystocia incidence in cow was obtained by conducting interviews with farmers followed by confirmation with inseminator records, and direct observation of the housing system. The collected data were cross-tabulated and analyzed using Chi-square analysis to determine possible factors causing uterine prolapse. The results showed that the incidence of uterine prolapse in beef cow in the working area was 35% (35/100). The factors of housing, age, parity, and incidence of dystocia were significantly related (p <0.05) to the incidence of uterine prolapse, while breed and season did not have a significant influence (p > 0.05). It could be concluded that the age and parity of the cow at the time of calving, the practice of housing cow, and the incidence of dystocia were related to the incidence of uterine prolapse in cows in the Besuki Animal Health Center operational area.
A RESSIGNIFICAÇÃO DA DEMOCRACIA À LUZ DE NANCY FRASER: UM NOVO CAMINHO FRENTE À RACIONALIDADE NEOLIBERAL
Authors: Brum Amanda Netto
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo propõe a ressignificação da democracia em tempos anormais frente a racionalidade neoliberal. Tem-se como aporte teórico Nancy Fraser e vale-se da técnica de pesquisa da documentação indireta da pesquisa bibliográfica. Para tanto estrutura-se como questão de pesquisa: a ressiginificação da democracia pensada por meio da construção teórica de Fraser tem potencialidade para desestabilizar a lógica da racionalidade neoliberal e apresenta potencial para desvelar respostas diante das novas subjetividades estabelecidas pela racionalidade neoliberal? e hipótese a ressiginificação da democracia pensada por meio da construção teórica de Fraser é potente para desestabilizar a lógica da racionalidade neoliberal e para desvelar respostas diante das novas subjetividades estabelecidas pela racionalidade neoliberal. Assim, incialmente, apresenta-se os tempos anormais em Fraser e como a teoria de justiça é interrogada e precisa ser repensada e reformulada para enfrentar os desafios presentes na lógica do capitalismo neoliberal. Logo, realiza-se uma reflexão acerca do processo e das consequências que a fórmula da homogeneidade proporciona aos sujeitos. Finalmente, expõe-se a necessidade de (re)pensar a concepção da democracia atual frente à racionalidade neoliberal e, desse modo, propõe-se ressignificá-la por meio do aparato participativo da Fraser, pois entende-se que tal construção teórica pode ser uma ferramenta potente – ao dar respostas aos novos questionamentos que se opõem no cenário atual – para reativar concepções emancipatórias frente às novas subjetividades decorrentes da lógica neoliberal.
Using Logs to Mitigate Process Variability and Dependence on Practitioners in Traditional Business Process Automation Software
Authors: Menezes Thiago Medeiros de , Salgado Ana Carolina
Published: December 2024

Context: Business Process Automation (BPA) is adopted by organizations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall business performance. Traditional Business Process Automation (TBPA) is one of the three approaches employed to develop a BPA. TBPA entails developing BPA in a programming language for integrating the relevant applications in the digital ecosystem to execute a given process. Process variability and practitioner unavailability encumber the requirements specification for TBPA software. Objective: This work proposes a log-based approach for TBPA software to make software more adaptable to process changes and reduce dependence on practitioners, by providing a higher alignment among business process requirements and software architecture, and employing process mining to semi-automatically discover the business process during requirements elicitation. Method: The research conducted a case study in a technology institute to assess the approach and report its results in practice. Results: The results revealed significant improvements in adaptability to business process changes and decreased the time spent with practitioners, and, efficiency in development. The approach also presented limitations, including human intervention to accurately obtain the business process, complexity to trace the process into the architecture, data privacy concerns, and risk of network traffic overload. Conclusion: This research demonstrated the effectiveness of traceability between process requirements and software architecture, as well as the use of logs and process mining. These methods made TBPA software enhanced the software adaptability to changes and minimized the dependence on practitioners during requirements elicitation respectively.
Nanoscale Organic Contaminant Detection at the Surface using Nonlinear Bond Model
Authors: Hardhienata Hendradi , Ahyad Muhammad , Nabilah Fasya , Alatas Husin , Handayasari Faridah , Kartono Agus , Sumaryada Tony , Birowosuto Muhammad Danang
Published: December 2024

Environmental pollution from organic dyes such as Malachite Green (MG) and Rhodamine B
poses significant threats to ecosystems and human health due to their toxic properties. Rapid detection
of these contaminants with high sensitivity and selectivity is crucial and can be effectively achieved
using nonlinear optical methods. In this study, we employ the Simplified Bond Hyperpolarizability
Model (SBHM) and molecular docking simulations to investigate the Second Harmonic Generation
(SHG) intensity of organic dyes on a silicon (Si(001)) substrate for nanoscale pollutant detection.
Our findings demonstrate that SHG can identify organic dyes based on their unique symmetry
features, with simulations and experimental results for MG exhibiting matching SHG intensity
patterns across all polarization angles. Moreover, nonlinear susceptibility analysis revealed good
agreement between SBHM and Group Theory. In addition we also show how the SHG signal of
dye molecules e.g. Rhodamine B can be enhanced through binding with Graphene Oxyde (GO).
Our molecular docking simulation show that Rhodamine B exhibit a strong adsorption affinity of
−10.4 kcal/mol to a single-layer Graphene Oxide (GO) substrate, primarily through π − π stacking
interactions (36 instances) and adopting a perpendicular molecular orientation. Since conjugated
π-electron system contributes to significant nonlinear susceptibility, such a feature can enhance the
SHG signal. Therefore GO-coated silicon substrates can be applied to increase the possibility of
detecting organic pollutants using SHG with interaction distances ranging from 3.75Å to 5.81Å. Our
approach offers valuable applications in nanoscale organic pollutant detection at the surface.
Persistence of Antibiotic Resistance in Observational Studies: Is It Really Due to Differences in Sub-Populations Rather Than Antibiotic Use?
Authors: Collignon Peter , Beggs John
Published: December 2024

Background
Carriage of resistant bacteria and prior antimicrobial treatment are related, but in an individual, this diminishes over time. To better manage AMR risks, it is crucial that we better untangle any lasting impact of antibiotic use compared to other factors. This understanding is essential for informing antimicrobial stewardship programs and to better manage other important factors that likely contribute to persistently higher rates of antimicrobial resistance in different populations. The true association between antibiotic use and resistance is likely to be significantly overestimated due to the confounding influence of varying infection risk patterns within populations.
Though missing explanatory covariates are a well-known cause of falsely interpreted statistical findings, how the problem manifests in this context has a particular and interpretable structure. This issue does not appear to have been previously addressed with clarity. To be more easily understood, a simple model is used to demonstrate this.
Results:
In our model, when we exclude an effect of past antibiotic usage, clinical history alone can predict future resistance patterns. Heterogeneity in infection risk and antibiotic resistance carriage rates, along with consequently observed antimicrobial treatment, often suffice to predict a pattern of resistance that mimics what is assumed to be caused by genuine biologically driven resistance by the associated use of antibiotics. The biological impact and/or lasting effects of antibiotics are not necessary for this prediction.
Interpretation:
Antimicrobial stewardship policies, and future research, must directly address how much of the apparent persistence of resistant bacteria results from biological consequences of antibiotic use compared to pure statistical confounding arising due to heterogeneous risks in community infection patterns.
The Origins of Redshift in a Static Universe
Authors: Booth Robin
Published: December 2024

There is increasing observational evidence from the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope missions that we do not inhabit an expanding universe as described by the ΛCDM cosmological model, but rather a static universe. Such a universe has been postulated as the natural consequence of an extended theory of gravity that is based on the Exochronous (timeless) metric, ΣGR. The main challenge that faces any static universe model is the need to account for the observed cosmological redshift-distance relationship, as defined by the Hubble parameter. Up to now this has been explained by the so-called `tired light’ effect, but this suffers from numerous shortcomings. We propose here a mechanism based on the contraction of atomic matter: the Jeans Contraction, named after the physicist who first suggested this phenomenon as a source of cosmological redshift. We show how this postulated contraction of atomic matter is in fact a natural and inevitable consequence of the application of the Schwarzchild metric of General Relativity.
An Innovative Priority Queueing Strategy for Mitigating Traffic Congestion in Complex Networks
Authors: Wu Ganhua
Published: December 2024

Optimizing transportation in both natural and engineered systems, particularly within complex network environments, has emerged as a critical area of research. Traditional methods for mitigating congestion have predominantly focused on routing strategies that rely on first-in-first-out (FIFO) queueing disciplines. However, these approaches often overlook the potential of integrating priority queueing strategies into the routing process.
This study introduces an innovative generalized priority queueing (GPQ) strategy designed to enhance the performance of existing FIFO-based routing methods. Unlike conventional techniques, the GPQ strategy incorporates a dynamic, priority-based mechanism that aligns with the routing function, enabling adaptive packet prioritization. This approach not only optimizes congestion management but also ensures broad applicability across diverse network architectures.
We evaluate the effectiveness of the GPQ strategy through comprehensive simulations on single-layer, two-layer, and dynamic networks. The results show significant improvements in key performance metrics, including network throughput and average packet delay, compared to traditional FIFO-based methods. These findings highlight the versatility and robustness of the GPQ strategy, emphasizing its potential to improve network efficiency across various topologies and configurations.
By addressing the limitations of existing methods and proposing a universally applicable solution, this study makes a significant contribution to network optimization, offering a practical and scalable approach to improving transportation efficiency in complex networks.
Research on the Impact of Economic Growth on Population Health in the Yangtze River Economic Belt within the Context of a Low-Carbon Economy
Authors: Bu Shengjuan , Shen Haijun , Jiang Linxi , Xu Pei , Li Jie
Published: December 2024

This paper establishes a double fixed effect spatial lag model to empirically analyze the panel data of 11 provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt from 2012 to 2021 and discusses the impact of economic growth on the health level of residents in the context of low-carbon economy. River Economic Belt from 2012 to 2021 and discusses the impact of economic growth on the health level of residents in the context of low-carbon economy. It finds that there is a significant spatial positive correlation between economic growth and the health level of residents in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. finds that there is a significant spatial positive correlation between the economic growth and the health level of residents in 11 provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt from 2012 to 2021 and discusses the impact of economic growth on the health level of residents in the context of low-carbon economy. It finds that there is a significant spatial positive correlation between the per economic growth and the health level of residents in 11 provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and there is a significant negative spillover effect on the health level of residents affected by other variables; Under the background of low-carbon economy, the economic growth of the Yangtze River Economic Belt has a significant promoting Under the background of low-carbon economy, the economic growth of the Yangtze River Economic Belt has a significant promoting effect on the health level of residents; From the perspective of control variables, the direction and degree of impact of each control variable on residents' health level vary. And based on this, feasible suggestions are proposed.
Sergey Vsevolodovich Yablonsky (For the 100th birth anniversary)
Authors: Alekseev Valerii Borisovich
Published: December 2024

On the centenary of the birth of S. V. Yablonsky - an outstanding Russian scientist, one of the founders of the national school of mathematical cybernetics and discrete mathematics, the author of a number of classical works on the theory of discrete functions, on the problems of synthesis, reliability and control of control systems.
Vida e carreira de professoras no bairro Cidade da Esperança
Authors: Costa Tavares Marianna Carla , Pereira de Medeiros Pranto Aliny Dayany , Sucupira Stamatto Maria Inês
Published: December 2024

Este estudo aborda o entrelace das fontesorais e visuais para a compreensão das trajetóriasdocentes de professoras do bairroda Cidade da Esperança, construído emNatal, Rio Grande do Norte, no ano de1966. Os objetivos são estabelecer relaçõesentre as fontes orais e imagéticas e, pormeio do cruzamento dessas fontes, realizaruma associação à discussão acerca dotrabalho docente vivido pelas primeirasprofessoras da Cidade da Esperança. Utilizamosa história oral e entrevistas públicas,como aporte teórico-metodológico.Percebemos que pensar a educação a partirda história de vida de professoras permite-nos refletir sobre a formação de professores,a partir da perspectiva daquelasque a fazem cotidianamente. O cruzamento entre as fotografias e narrativas possibilitair além de uma visão focada em documentosoficiais, além da visão do Estado.Concluímos que a história de vida dasprofessoras e suas narrativas podem revelardetalhes acerca da construção da identidadedocente, destacando a importânciada coletividade e da comunidade na formaçãoe na prática docente.
Resolución directoral No. 077-DGIDI-CIENTIFICA-2024 Fondo semilla 2025
Authors:   Universidad Científica del Sur
Published: December 2024

Resolución directoral No. 077-DGIDI-CIENTIFICA-2024 - Beca Cabieses: Fondo Semilla para Docentes 2025
Remaining useful life prediction of lithium batteries based on jump- connected multi-scale CNN
Authors: Sun Lin , Huang Xiaojie , Liu Jing , Song Jing , Wu Shimiao
Published: December 2024

In order to better utilize the feature information obtained by all convolutional layers in Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), this paper proposes a lithium-ion battery remaining life prediction model based on jump connected multi-scale CNN. The proposed model takes the health factor of the battery as input, and uses the multi-scale CNN model based on jump connection to extract the local feature information and global feature information of the health factor of lithium-ion battery at different scales. Then, all the local feature information and global feature information are fused through the information fusion module, and finally the predicted remaining useful life is output. The experimental results show that the proposed method can predict the remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries more accurately. Compared with the classical CNN method, Bi-LSTM method, EMD-LSTM method and VMD-GRU method, the root mean square error (ERMSE) of the proposed method is reduced by 75.7%, 78.3%, 83.8% and 77.8%, respectively. Mean absolute error (EMAE) decreased by 80.7%, 80.9%, 86.8%, 82.3%, and mean absolute percentage error (EMAPE) decreased by 81.0%, 82.2%, 87.0%, 83.1%, respectively. The model determination coefficient (R2) increased by 17.4%, 23.2%, 44.5% and 25.8%, respectively.
Nurses’ health and work experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Swedish prehospital and hospital care: A deductive content analysis through the lens of the swAge model
Authors: NAGEL CICILIA , Lindstrom Petra Nilsson , Westergren Albert , Persson Sophie Schon , Nilsson Kerstin
Published: December 2024

Nurses represent a high percentage of employees in health care; however, there is a shortage. Working as a nurse includes both advantages, such as job security, and disadvantages, such as a greater risk of developing mental ill health. Aim: To explore which salutogenic and pathogenic factors influence nurses’ health and work situation. Methodology: In-depth interviews with nurses who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Snowball sampling and deductive content analysis were performed. Findings: When conditions were lacking in providing good care, there was a feeling of betrayal and anger toward the organizations. Moreover, collegial support was crucial for mental health, and some nurses experienced flourishing. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals in Sweden face several challenges, including undersized organizations and the need for primary care expansion to reduce hospital burdens. A better balance of resources (equipment, funding, staff) is essential for nurses to perform effectively. Strong colleague support enhances interprofessional collaboration, but organizational prerequisites are crucial. Improved working conditions and organizational support help retain nurses. Identifying factors for a sustainable working life involves understanding nine key areas and their interactions. Healthcare organizations and managers should consider these areas to promote sustainability. To ensure a competent supply, we must rethink the resources we have by using new working methods, digitization, the transfer of tasks to primary care, etc. Nurses must advocate for equitable systems, fair compensation, and safe environments.