bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chondroprotective Potential of Oleocanthal and Hydroxytyrosol from Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Muhammad Addien Prima Nanda  , Muhammad Reagen
Published: February 2025

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, inflammation, and pain. Oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol, two potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), have shown promising chondroprotective effects in preclinical studies. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol in preventing cartilage degradation and ameliorating OA symptoms.
Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) was conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2013 and 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and preclinical studies investigating the effects of oleocanthal or hydroxytyrosol on OA were included. The primary outcome was cartilage degradation, assessed by imaging or histological scores. Secondary outcomes included pain and inflammation.
Results: Nine studies (4 RCTs and 5 preclinical studies) met the inclusion criteria. The RCTs included a total of 315 participants with knee OA. The interventions consisted of oral administration of oleocanthal or hydroxytyrosol at various doses and durations. The preclinical studies used different in vivo animal models. Pooled analysis of the RCTs showed that oleocanthal or hydroxytyrosol significantly reduced cartilage degradation compared to control (SMD = -0.85, 95%CI -1.20 to -0.50, p < 0.001). In the preclinical studies, oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol also significantly reduced cartilage degradation scores (SMD = -1.10, 95%CI -1.50 to -0.70, p < 0.001). Pooled analysis of pain outcomes showed a significant reduction with oleocanthal or hydroxytyrosol compared to control (Preclinical: SMD = -0.60, 95%CI -0.90 to -0.30, p < 0.001; RCTs: SMD=-1.20, 95%CI-1.60 to -0.80, p < 0.001). Oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol significantly reduced inflammatory markers (Preclinical: SMD = -0.85, 95%CI-1.15 to -0.55, p < 0.001; RCTs: SMD= -1.50, 95%CI-1.90 to -1.10, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides evidence for the chondroprotective potential of oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol from EVOO. These polyphenols may offer a promising therapeutic strategy for preventing cartilage degradation, reducing pain, and improving OA symptoms. Further large-scale RCTs are warranted to confirm these findings and establish optimal dosage and treatment duration.
The Efficacy of Antimalarial Therapy in the Treatment of Pulmonary Malaria: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Nalia Maharani AP  , Dewi Wahyu Fitrina  , Fenty Anggrainy
Published: February 2025

Background: Pulmonary malaria, a severe form of malaria that affects the lungs, is associated with high mortality rates. Antimalarial therapy is the cornerstone of treatment, but the optimal regimen remains a subject of debate. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different antimalarial therapies in the treatment of pulmonary malaria.
Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing different antimalarial therapies for pulmonary malaria. The primary outcome was mortality. Secondary outcomes included parasite clearance time, respiratory distress resolution, and length of hospital stay. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model.
Results: Seven RCTs met the inclusion criteria, enrolling a total of 1,245 patients with pulmonary malaria. The studies compared various antimalarial regimens, including artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), quinine, and artesunate. The meta-analysis showed that ACT was associated with a significantly lower risk of mortality compared to quinine (RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.52-0.86, p = 0.002). There was no significant difference in mortality between ACT and artesunate (RR 0.92, 95% CI 0.75-1.13, p = 0.43). ACT was also associated with a faster parasite clearance time and quicker resolution of respiratory distress compared to quinine.
Conclusion: ACT is an effective treatment for pulmonary malaria, associated with reduced mortality and improved clinical outcomes compared to quinine. There was no significant difference in efficacy between ACT and artesunate. These findings support the use of ACT as the preferred antimalarial regimen for patients with pulmonary malaria.
Uji Aktivitas Anthelmintik Ekstrak Etanol Daun Sirih Merah (Piper ornatum N.E.Br) dan Daun Sirih Hijau (Piper belte L.) Terhadap Cacing Ascaridia Galli Secara In Vitro.
Authors: Herdini Herdini , Yulyana Ana , Pratama Wildan
Published: February 2025

Sirih di Indonesia ada beberapa jenis, yang dibedakan berdasarkan bentuk daun, rasa dan aromanya yaitu sirih merah (Piper ornatum N.E.Br) dan sirih hijau (Piper betle L.).  Pada tanaman daun sirih  terdapat senyawa tanin yang mampu menghambat kerja enzim dan mengganggu proses metabolisme pencernaan pada cacing yang dapat menyebabkan kematian cacing.. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mengetahui aktivitas anthelmintik menggunakan ekstrak etanol 96% daun sirih merah dan sirih hijau pada konsentrasi 1%, 3%, dan 5%, dengan pirantel pamoat sebagai kontrol positif dan NaCl 0,9% sebagai kontrol negatif secara in vitro. Dari hasil penapisan fitokimia yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa serbuk dan ekstrak daun sirih hijau mengandung senyawa flavonoid, saponin, tanin, triterpenoid. Serbuk dan ekstrak daun sirih merah menunjukkan bahwa tanaman ini mengandung flavonoid, tanin, dan saponin. Jumlah cacing yang mati dicatat setiap  jam dan selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan uji Shapiro Wilk,  Levene, Kruskal Wallis dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Mann Whitney.  Hasil pengujian menunjukkan rata rata waktu kematian cacing dengan ekstrak daun sirih merah yaitu untuk konsentrasi 1% selama 92 jam, konsentrasi 3% selama 86 jam, konsentrasi 5% selama 79 jam dan ekstrak daun sirih hijau yaitu untuk konsentrasi 1% selama 45 jam 40 menit, konsentrasi 3% selama 31 jam, konsentrasi 5% selama 13 jam.  Nilai LC50 dan LT50 dari ekstrak sirih merah dan ekstrak sirih hijau   pada  konsentrasi 1%, 3%, dan 5% memiliki aktivitas anthelmintik  dengan nilai LC50 1,30% dan LT50 83 jam 25 menit 15 detik untuk sirih merah, LC50 2,81% dan LT50 18 jam 36 menit 48 detik untuk sirih hijau.
Kata kunci : Anthelmintik, Piper ornatum N.E.Br,  Piper betle L.
Kebijakan Pelestarian Bangunan Bernilai Sejarah pada Bangunan SD Negeri 02 Pancoran Mas Jalan Pemuda No.32, Kec. Pancoran Mas, Kota Depok, Jawa Barat
Authors: Mustika Lely , Mum'taz Ahmad , Ariadi Mohammad Farand Albar
Published: February 2025

SDN-02 Depok merupakan salah satu bangunan bersejarah yang memiliki nilai penting dalam konteks pendidikan dan sejarah lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau kebijakan pelestarian bangunan bersejarah SDN-02 di Kota Depok, dengan menganalisis kerangka hukum yang ada, implementasi kebijakan di lapangan, serta tantangan dan peluang dalam upaya pelestarian. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif dan metode studi kasus, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa meskipun terdapat regulasi yang mengatur perlindungan bangunan bersejarah, implementasinya sering terkendala oleh faktor-faktor seperti keterbatasan anggaran, kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat, serta konflik kepentingan antara pelestarian dan pembangunan ekonomi. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi peran penting partisipasi masyarakat dan kolaborasi antara pemerintah, pemilik bangunan, dan organisasi non-pemerintah dalam upaya pelestarian. Berdasarkan temuan ini, rekomendasi kebijakan diberikan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pelestarian bangunan bersejarah di tingkat lokal.
Kata kunci: SDN Pancoran Mas 02 Depok, Bangunan Bersejarah, Kebijakan Pelestarian, Implementasi Kebijakan, Partisipasi Masyarakat, Kolaborasi Pemerintah, Studi Kasus, Depok.
Manajemen Pembangunan Sistem Pengelolaan Air Limbah Domestik Terpusat (SPALD-T) di Kabupaten Karawang
Authors: Nur Ibrahim Muhammad Abdul , Murtiadi Suryawan , Taufik Syahril
Published: February 2025

Pertumbuhan penduduk yang tinggi khususnya di lingkungan pemukiman kumuh, memberikan dampak yang serius terhadap penurunan kualitas air bersih dan sanitasi yang menunjukkan permasalahan dalam sarana dan prasarana air limbah, khususnya air limbah domestik. Air limbah domestik atau rumah tangga yang tidak diolah secara benar dapat menyebabkan berbagai macam masalah bagi manusia dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Sistem Pengelolaan Air Limbah Domestik Terpusat (SPALDT) mengumpulkan dan mengolah air limbah dengan dari pekarangan masing-masing rumah tangga ke saluran pengumpul menuju ke bangunan pengolahan air limbah sebelum dibuang ke selokan atau sungai. Tinjauan yang dilakukan terbatas pada manajemen risiko pengelolaan SPALDT di kabupaten Karawang. Konsep pengujian yang dipakai adalah dengan pendekatan teknik wawancara, pengisian kuesioner dan penilaian Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Berdasarkan hasil analisis evaluasi tingkat risiko yang sudah dilakukan, maka faktor risiko yang paling dominan yakni: Pada sistem pelayanan yang kurang efisien, Lokasi tempat tinggal pekerja jauh dari lokasi proyek, Adanya tukang tidak bisa membaca gambar, Akses distribusi material yang kurang memadai, Kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat desa mengelola proyek, Adanya penolakan dari pihak setempat, Pengelolaan keuangan yang kurang baik, Kenaikan harga material selama masa pelaksanaan, Kesalahan dalam mengestimasi dan merencanakan anggaran biaya untuk material, dan Terjadi keterlambatan jadwal proyek berpengaruh pada biaya proyek. Meningkatnya biaya untuk faktor-faktor nonteknis dengan nilai frekuensi x impact adalah 16. Evaluasi kriteria variabel risiko yang paling dominan secara signifikan terhadap evaluasi keberhasilan proyek SPALD-T adalah Risiko Personal sebesar 77,8% serta Risiko Fisik dan Non Fisik sebesar 49,8%
Kata Kunci: Sistem Pengolahan Air Limbah Domestik Terpusat (SPALDT), Faktor Manajemen Risiko, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Analisis Mendalam Efektivitas Mesin CNC Menggunakan Metode OEE dan Six Big Losses di PT. ABC
Authors: Tumanggor Ojakma Sihar Panaili , Wismantoro Sindhu , Agung Kurniawan , Hamonangan Pande
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas mesin CNC di PT. ABC dengan menerapkan metode Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) dan pendekatan Six Big Losses. Permasalahan utama yang ditemukan meliputi downtime mesin, waktu setup yang lama, produk cacat, dan kerugian akibat penurunan kecepatan produksi. Data operasional mesin milling selama tahun 2023 dikumpulkan dan dianalisis berdasarkan tiga elemen utama OEE, yaitu availability, performance, dan quality. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata OEE adalah 78,52%, yang masih berada dalam kategori sedang dan membutuhkan perbaikan karena belum mencapai standar kelas dunia (85%). Dari enam faktor kerugian (Six Big Losses), rework losses (31,36%) dan reduced speed losses (27,14%) merupakan penyebab utama rendahnya efektivitas mesin. Penyebab utama dari kerugian ini melibatkan faktor manusia, mesin, material, dan metode. Analisis sebab akibat menunjukkan bahwa kelelahan operator, kurangnya keterampilan, kondisi mesin yang tidak optimal, serta metode produksi yang belum terstandarisasi berkontribusi terhadap menurunnya OEE. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini, beberapa strategi perbaikan direkomendasikan, termasuk pelatihan operator, peningkatan kualitas material, optimalisasi metode produksi, dan implementasi pemeliharaan mesin yang lebih terstruktur. Implementasi strategi ini diproyeksikan mampu meningkatkan OEE hingga 85%, yang berarti adanya peningkatan sebesar 6,48% dibandingkan kondisi saat ini. Perbaikan ini diharapkan dapat mengurangi tingkat kerugian produksi secara signifikan serta meningkatkan efisiensi dan daya saing perusahaan di industri manufaktur.
 
Kata Kunci : Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Efisiensi Mesin CNC, Gangguan Rantai Produksi, Pemecahan Masalah Peralatan, Peningkatan Produktivitas
A Novel Experimental Approach to the Evaluation of Thermal Expansion Parameters of Solid Materials
Authors: Altzoumailis A. F. , Kytopoulos V. N.
Published: February 2025

In this work a micromagnetic emission – aided experimental approach is presented by which the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) and related thermoelastic Young's as well as respective plastic moduli of various solids can optimally be evaluated. For this scope, certain well- established characteristics of stress (strain) – correlated ferromicromagnetic properties of Ni (nickel) material were used as basic- reference measuring parameters. In this context a well- determined Ni- based layer was produced by vapor deposition on the surface of tested substrate material. This layer in turn was utilized as a suitable sensor for its micromagnetic emission – response to stresses (strains) developed during simultaneous thermal cooling of Ni – layer and respective substrate. The substrate form of metallic oxides were prepared by suitable thermal oxidation treatment of the respective metal, where the desired quality and thickness of obtained oxide scale could be achieved with acceptable tolerance. As such, the reliability, versatility and conveniency of the proposed measuring technique was tested on the basis of titanium and nickel as well as three types of metallic oxides, i.e. MgO (magnesia) TiO2 ( rutile) and Mn3O4 (Hausmannite). This was possible by subjection of these materials to controlled thermal cooling procedure within given temperature ranges. In this way one can demonstrate that the obtained experimental data concerning the overall- average as well as instantaneous CTE of these materials are in reasonable agreement with those found in the related literature. It was also found that the order of magnitude of the evaluated thermoelastic and plastic moduli were also in reasonably agreement with data in the respective literature. It should, however, be mentioned that owing to the scarcity of detailed data on these parameters, a more systematic and reliable assessment of the obtained values could not be made.
Determinantes en la Fuga Anastomótica Intestinal en Pacientes Post Operados de Restitución Intestinal
Authors: Galván Ramos Miguel Angel , Oropeza Rodríguez Gisela Giovanna , Villaseñor Jaime Alberto
Published: February 2025

La restitución del tránsito intestinal es un procedimiento quirúrgico fundamental para pacientes con estomas intestinales. Este estudio se centra en determinantes asociadas a la falla de la anastomosis, que puede surgir tras una restitución. El objetivo es asociar las determinantes de falla anastomótica en pacientes sometidos a restitución, comprender patologías involucradas y factores que influyen en la morbilidad y mortalidad. Se incluyo a 20 pacientes mayores de 18 años que se sometieron a anastomosis intestinal en un lapso comprendido entre el año 2022 a 2024. Se registraron los datos de 20 expedientes utilizando la prueba de Xi2 para evaluar la asociación entre variables. Como principales hallazgos se pudo determinar que la mitad presentaban comorbilidades y el 45% desnutrición, se registraron 8 fallas anastomóticas (40%), con una mortalidad del 10%. Los factores como niveles de albumina y hemoglobina, mostraron una asociación significativa con la falla anastomótica. La falla anastomótica es una de las complicaciones más temidas con tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad elevadas, en el estudio, se identificaron factores de riesgo como el estado nutricional, comorbilidades y el tipo de técnica quirúrgica, asi como que la preparación intestinal adecuada y el manejo perioperatorio son cruciales para minimizar estas complicaciones.
The substance ‘EFETOV-2’ confirmed as a sex attractant for the males of Jordanita (Tremewania) splendens (Staudinger, 1887) (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) in Uzbekistan
Authors: Efetov Konstantin A. , Prosvirov Alexander S. , Kucherenko Elena E.
Published: February 2025

The males of Jordanita (Tremewania) splendens (Staudinger, 1887) (Zygaenidae: Procridinae) were attracted to the lure with EFETOV-2 in Uzbekistan in 2023. The attraction of Procridinae moths from the subgenus Tremewania Efetov & Tarmann, 1999, of the genus Jordanita Verity, 1946, to the esters of butan-2-ol and different unsaturated fatty acids is discussed.
The atypical presentation of uterine scar rupture covered by hematoma – A case report with a favorable prognosis
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Pristine, Kosovo, Gashi Astrit M. ,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristine, Pristine, Kosovo, Lleshi Dielleza ,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristine, Pristine, Kosovo, Haxhijaha Ferdeze ,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristine, Pristine, Kosovo, Gashi Albulena ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Pristine, Kosovo,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristine, Pristine, Kosovo
Published: February 2025

Uterine rupture is a rare but life-threatening obstetric emergency, particularly in women with a history of previous cesarean sections. We present a unique case of uterine scar rupture at 36 weeks of gestation, where the rupture was covered by a hematoma, leading to a favorable outcome for both the mother and the baby. A 35-year-old woman with a history of three prior cesarean sections presented with mild lower abdominal pain and decreased fetal movements. Ultrasound revealed a hematoma in the lower uterine segment near the previous scar, raising suspicion of uterine rupture. An emergency cesarean section confirmed a 5 cm rupture in the lower uterine segment, which was sealed by a large hematoma, limiting significant hemorrhage. The uterine defect was repaired, and both the mother and baby recovered without complications. This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention in uterine rupture cases and demonstrates that a hematoma covering the rupture can delay catastrophic outcomes, allowing for a more favorable prognosis.
Geopolitical Economy and Noonomy Against Marketist Economics
Authors:   University of Manitoba, Desai R.
Published: February 2025

The author elaborates on the theoretical potential and practical relevance of the concepts of noonomy (S.D. Bodrunov) and geopolitical economy (R. Desai), which can be considered not only as related phenomena, having common points of intersection with the methodology of
classical scientific political economy (K. Marx), as well as modern Marxist trends and a number of other directions of economic thought alternative to the market neoclassical economy, the concept of national innovation systems (K. Freeman), the concept of mental economy and mental products based on creativity (A. Freeman), but also scientifically substantiated platforms capable of offering a fundamentally new (non-capitalist in content and form) model of organization of social and economic life. The latter is especially relevant in light of the fact that neoclassical economic theory, due to a number of objective reasons (financialization, deindustrialization, socio-economic inequality, stagnation, economic crises, etc.) is unable to adequately meet the requirements of the time at present. The author identifies four main stages of the metamorphoses of the market economy, which has recently continued its transformational movement following
the order of "neoliberalism - globalization - US empire - pseudo-civil neoliberalism". The author introduces the category "pseudo-civil neoliberalism" into scientific circulation to explain the nature of the change in the context of neoliberalism in the current international agenda. A warning is made that all those who thought they had already witness
Factors Influencing Interest in Buying Electric Motorcycles in Jakarta
Authors: Permana Baharudin Yudh , Septayudha Arie , Nurdiansah Ramlan , Sari Synthia Atas
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence the intention to purchase electric motorbikes in the community, find out the influencing variables, and use the results as material for decision-making for producers and also the government to develop the implementation of the use of electric motorbikes in Indonesia. This research focuses on independent variables that influence the dependent variable. Using a quantitative approach, data is collected through surveys targeting potential buyers and analyzed using statistical methods. This study highlights the importance of increasing public awareness about the benefits of electric motorbikes and optimizing government policies to encourage the use of electric motorbikes. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and industry players who want to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation in Jakarta.
Keywords: electric motorbike, community, transportation, buying.
A VII. Kerületi Rendőrkapitányság körzeti megbízotti alosztályán létrehozott akciócsoport működésének tapasztalatai
Authors: Bihami Jenő , Fehér István
Published: February 2025

The authors provide an overview of the history and experiences of a unique special task force unit.
A Reflection on the Socio-Religious Environment of Ghana in the Wake of Religious Plurality
Authors: Konadu Adam , Samwini Nathan Iddrisu , Addai-Mensah Peter , Tayviah Margaret Makafui
Published: February 2025

Religion has become an inevitable human institution in the society. In the wake of enormous religiosity among Ghanaians, religious plurality, as a phenomenon, has become part and parcel of the social construct of the Ghanaian society. Thus, looking at the socio-religious environment of Ghana, it can be realized that religious plurality is a reality in Ghana. Different religious groups have existed and operated in Ghana, and there is a probability of new religions cropping up in the coming days. This paper is based on data derived from published and unpublished literature in the form of books and journal articles. The researchers adopted the qualitative method for the study. The study revealed that the religious, socio-cultural, political, economic, educational, health service delivery and media environments are all characterized by religious plurality. The researchers expect that after reading this material, readers will understand and appreciate the socio-religious context of religious plurality in Ghana.

Keywords: Religion, Religious Plurality, Interfaith Relations, Socio-Religious Environment, Religious Diversity, Religious Tolerance
Perspectives and Perception on the Sacred Seeds of Virtue and Value: A Journey into the Effectiveness of Religious and Moral Education in Ghanaian Basic Schools
Authors: Tawiah Dennis , Addai-Mensah Peter , Opoku John Kwaku
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the effectiveness of religious and moral education (RME) programs in Ghanaian basic schools, prompted by concerns that an emphasis on STEM education may contribute to rising immoral behaviour among students. Recognizing schools as crucial venues for academic and moral development, the research aimed to evaluate how effectively these institutions instill virtues and values in students. Employing a descriptive survey design, data was gathered from 104 participants in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. The findings indicate a gap between the intended RME curriculum and its practical implementation, with students needing more comprehensive integration across subjects. While some students appreciate varied teaching methods, others criticize the predominant reliance on the Bible, potentially alienating those from diverse religious backgrounds. Parents expressed concern over the declining emphasis on Ghanaian cultural values and norms within the curriculum, as well as a reduction in parental involvement and essential resources. Teachers highlighted challenges such as disciplinary constraints and resource shortages, yet reaffirmed their commitment to imparting moral values through engaging methods. The study recommends enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to effectively fulfill their roles in RME, promoting a more inclusive and culturally relevant approach. Despite existing challenges, the research concludes with a positive outlook on the potential of schools to impart values, moral education, and virtues. This study contributes to scholarship by emphasizing the importance of holistic development and cultural preservation in Ghanaian education and offering insights relevant to the fields of education, sociology, and religion.

Keywords: Religious and Moral Education, Values, Virtue, Cultural Norms, Students, Curriculum, and Ghanaian Basic School.
Theological Reflections on Selected Adinkra Symbols
Authors: Effah-Manu Theophilus , Boaheng Isaac , Samwini Nathan Iddrisu
Published: February 2025

The Adinkra Symbols of the Akan of Ghana are traditional symbols that are ideographical illustrations of sayings, faith, philosophies, thoughts, and values. The Adinkra symbols aid them in socially relating with members of the community and religiously with Nyame (God). The low level of literacy in the continent among others makes the adoption and use of symbols for theological discourse very appropriate. Symbolic theology involves the use of symbols to communicate biblical truths. This study collected data through literature research using secondary sources such as books, articles, and dissertations. The study also administered a structured questionnaire to 110 Christians and 20 Clergy belonging to different denominations. The Theological reflections on the selected symbols showed a convincing correlation between the symbols and the biblical truths. The results from the fieldwork also confirmed the literature: 35% of Christians indicated that the selected symbols were good for Christian use while another 15% said it was good for African Christians. 75% of the clergy also indicated that the symbols were good for Christian use, 47% also said it was very useful and another 47% indicated it was most useful for their line of duty as clergy. The paper seeks to make a case for African Symbolic Theology as a branch of ethno-theology through ethno-hermeneutics. This is on the basis that symbols occupy a huge space in the epistemology and religious space of the people.

Keywords: Adinkra, Gye Nyame, Nyame Nnwu Na Mawu, Theology, Symbols
Forecasting short-term passenger flow on a bus route: a splitting–integrating method based on passenger travel behavior
Authors: Fang Xiaoping , Lin Mei , Chen Weiya , Pan Xin
Published: February 2025

Short-term passenger flow forecasting is the key to implement real-time dynamic dispatching of buses, which can meet the travel time requirement of passengers with different attributes. In practice, it is difficult to obtain passenger attribute information due to the restriction of bus information systems or other conditions. This article proposes a new perspective on identifying passenger attribute information, that is, the correlation between the bus card number and the travel time is used to analyse passenger travel behaviour. Then using the travel frequency as the splitting boundary, the passenger set is split into different types of subsets, which are predicted by different methods. The total forecast values are obtained by integration, so as to explore the effectiveness of the passenger attribute identification and splitting–integrating method. The result shows that: (1) compared with the forecasting method without considering the passenger travel behaviour, the performance of splitting–integrating method is better, and the passenger attribute identification method is effective; (2) the value of the splitting boundary will affect the size and consistency of the subset, and the optimal value can be sought according to forecast results; (3) different types of subsets should be treated by different forecasting models and combination paths.
Modeling the UV to Radio Spectral Energy Distribution of NGC 6946: Star Formation Rates and Dust Attenuation Properties
Authors: Obi Ikechukwu A. , Okeke Pius N. , Okere Bonaventure I.
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we perform an ultraviolet (UV) to radio spectral energy distribution fitting analysis of star-forming regions in the nearby galaxy NGC 6946 by means of the Graphite and Silicates (GRASIL) population synthesis and radiative transfer model to which the first version of the thoroughly updated Padova and Trieste Stellar Evolutionary Code (PARSEC v1.2s) database of evolutionary nonrotating tracks of massive stars is incorporated. The tracks span a wide range of initial chemical compositions (Z = 0.0001–0.04) and stellar initial mass function (IMF) upper mass limits (M
up = 40 M
⊙–350 M
⊙). We obtain from our best-fit models consistent and robust estimates of star formation rate calibrations at wavelengths ranging from UV to radio and as a function of IMF upper mass limit. We investigate the properties of dust attenuation curves that also result from the best-fit models by exploiting the realistic treatment of dust performed by GRASIL. This resulted in new relations between optical emission fluxes that are subject to attenuation and fluxes that are not prone to attenuation. These relations, which we show to be almost independent of IMF upper mass limits, can be extremely useful in estimating attenuations in young high redshift galaxies.
Stochastic Acceleration in Weakly Turbulent Astrophysical Environments
Authors: Walter Dominik , Eichmann Björn
Published: February 2025

Turbulent magnetic fields are to some extent a universal feature in astrophysical phenomena. Charged particles that encounter this turbulence are typically accelerated according to the so-called second-order Fermi process. However, in most astrophysical environments there are additional competing processes, such as different kinds of first-order energy changes and particle escape, that affect the resulting momentum distribution of the particles. In this work we provide to our knowledge the first semianalytical solution of the isotropic steady-state momentum diffusion equation including continuous and catastrophic momentum changes that can be applied to any astrophysical system of interest that is under the influence of weak magnetic turbulence. Here, we adopt that the assigned magnetic turbulence is constrained to a finite range and the particle flux vanishes beyond these boundaries. Consequently, we show that the so-called pile-up bump—which has long been established for some special cases—is a universal feature of stochastic acceleration that emerges around the momentum χ
eq where acceleration and continuous loss are in equilibrium if the particle’s residence time in the system is sufficient at χ
eq. In general, the impact of continuous and catastrophic momentum changes plays a crucial role in the shape of the steady-state momentum distribution of the accelerated particles, where simplified unbroken power-law approximations are often not adequate.
Half a Million Binary Stars Identified from the Low-resolution Spectra of LAMOST
Authors: Jing Yingjie , Mao Tian-Xiang , Wang Jie , Liu Chao , Chen Xiaodian
Published: February 2025

Binary stars are prevalent yet challenging to detect. We present a novel approach using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to identify binary stars from low-resolution spectra obtained by the LAMOST survey. The CNN is trained on a data set that distinguishes binaries from single main-sequence stars based on their positions on the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram. Specifically, the training data labels stars with mass ratios between approximately 0.71 and 0.93 as intermediate-mass-ratio binaries, while excluding those beyond this range. The network achieves high accuracy with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.949 on the test set. Its performance is further validated against known eclipsing binaries (97% detection rate) and binary stars identified by radial velocity variations (92% detection rate). Applying the trained CNN to a sample of one million main-sequence stars from LAMOST DR10 and Gaia DR3 yields a catalog of 468,634 binary stars, which are mainly intermediate-mass-ratio binaries given the training data. This catalog includes 115 binary stars located beyond 10 kpc from the Sun and 128 crossmatched with known exoplanet hosts from the NASA Exoplanet Archive. This new catalog provides a valuable resource for future research on the properties, formation, and evolution of binary systems, particularly for statistically characterizing large populations.
Economic, Social and Political Inequalities’ Impact on Health in the CIS Countries and the USA: Comparative Analysis
Authors: Frantsuz Yuri
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this paper is to examine and compare the impact of various types of inequalities on health differentials in the USA and CIS to define whether the given outcomes fit existing theories related to health. To reach that goal, we review the major existing theoretical explanations of the impact of inequalities on health, provide some major empirical research conducted in US and CIS countries to test these theories, elaborate on the conceptualizations of various types of inequality, provide a comparison between the researched countries, and outline the commonalities and specifics of the impact of inequalities to conduct future research. Special emphasis in the outlined prospective research is placed on the subjective assessments of one’s status and wellbeing, which are largely shaped by the culture of a given country and region.
Natural products in fascial burn treatment
Authors: Anastasova Vanya N. , Zanzov Elean I. , Georgiev Aleksandar A. , Ivanova Karina I. , Kiskinov Petar I. , Krasteva Elena S. , Dachev Dimitar A.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Wound healing in burn patients presents a substantial clinical challenge. Various topical agents are available for the treatment of burn wounds. Facial burns present an increased challenge due to the complex management required, which impacts both physical recovery and psychological well-being.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of some natural products in treating facial burns.

Materials and methods: The study included 50 patients grouped by age, sex, burn etiology, severity, and duration of treatment over a three-year period. Using an open approach technique, these patients received twice-daily applications of natural products such as oils, creams, and ointments. Gentle massage was used during application to ensure complete penetration of the products into the affected areas.

Results: Effective penetration of the oils and ointments into the eschar tissue was observed, facilitating rapid eschar separation and improved aesthetic results. Patients reported complete recovery within 10 days with favorable esthetic results. This protocol demonstrated successful management of superficial facial wounds.

Conclusions: Natural products proved effective in treating challenging wounds, including burns, edema, and post-surgical conditions, yielding positive outcomes.
Barbodes klapanunggalensis, a new species of blind subterranean fish (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae) from Klapanunggal karst area, West Java, Indonesia, with notes on its conservation
Authors: Wibowo Kunto , Willyanto M. Iqbal , Dharmayanthi Anik Budhi , Rahmadi Cahyo , Lumbantobing Daniel Natanael
Published: February 2025

Barbodes klapanunggalensissp. nov. is described on the basis of two specimens collected from the subterranean cave system of Klapanunggal karst area, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia. The new species is unique among its congeners in completely lacking eyes, its ocular vestige being marked by an orbital concavity fully covered with skin, and with no orbital rim. It also differs distinctly from most species of Barbodes by having relatively long paired fins (pectoral fin 26.0–31.4% SL; pelvic fin 21.5–24.4% SL), the adpressed tips of each overlapping the basal area of the adjacent posterior (pelvic and anal, respectively) fins; and the presence of a short pelvic axillary scale with a rounded posterior margin. Barbodes klapanunggalensissp. nov. is further distinguished from all congeners by the following combination of characters: head length 32.9–35.3% SL; pre-pectoral fin length 32.6–33.6% SL; pre-pelvic fin length 54.0–59.6% SL; anal-fin base length 9.7–11.8% SL; caudal peduncle depth 13.2–18.2% SL; completely nonpigmented body; and all fins with translucent interradial membranes and light cream to brownish rays. As reflected by its highly troglomorphic features, the new species is strictly adapted to cave habitats. Its small population size, coupled with a high level of potential threats to its known habitat, suggest that future conservation efforts will become necessary.
Sinocyclocheilus xingrenensis (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), a new underground fish from Guizhou Province, Southeastern China
Authors: Xiao Ming-Yuan , Wang Jia-Jia , Luo Tao , Zhou Jia-Jun , Xiao Ning , Zhou Jiang
Published: February 2025

This study describes a new species, Sinocyclocheilus xingrenensissp. nov., collected from a cave near Xingren City, Guizhou Province, China. Morphologically, the new species can be distinguished from the 80 species currently assigned to the genus Sinocyclocheilus by a combination of the following characteristics: absence of horn-like structures and indistinct elevation at the head-dorsal junction; body scaleless, with irregular black markings scattered above the lateral line; tip of pectoral fin not reaching the pelvic fin origin; tip of pelvic fin not reaching the anus; lateral line complete and curved, with pores 65–77; tip of maxillary barbel reaching the anterior margin of the operculum; and six rakers on the first gill arch. Phylogenetic trees constructed based on mitochondrial genes indicate that the new species represents an independent evolutionary lineage with relatively large genetic differences of 2.8–9.0% for the mitochondrial Cyt b and 2.7–8.5% for ND4.
Evaluation of a Synchronous Online Innovation and Design-Thinking Module for Graduate Nursing Students
Authors: Talsma AkkeNeel , Holt Jeana , Lloren Jan , Klingbeil Carol , Taani Murad , Avdeev Ilya
Published: February 2025

Nursing innovation skills and knowledge are essential to advance and further nursing practice and the profession. Innovation requires fostering an innovator’s mindset and human-centered design-thinking skills in nursing students. The 2021 AACN Essentials for graduate students include competencies related to innovation. An online Innovation and Design Thinking (I&DT) module, adapted from the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ program, was developed as part of a required graduate nursing course in quality and safety. Students applied innovation skills to address stubborn nursing problems. Our pre-post single cohort study evaluated the online innovation module by measuring creative self-efficacy, psychological empowerment, and the traits of design thinking instruments in a sample of graduate students. Pre- and post-test surveys were matched; post-survey results confirmed significant increases in creative self-efficacy, psychological empowerment, and for the Traits of Design Thinkers instrument, the subscale Experimentalism showed a significant difference. Student innovations demonstrated their ability to innovate and prototype practical and clinical innovations, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of care. Findings confirmed, even with a small-matched pre-post sample (n = 45), that innovation skills can be developed using this synchronous online format and that confidence and interest in innovation skills was evident during the course. This method of including innovation content in graduate coursework can offer a valuable opportunity to demonstrate AACN innovation-related competencies.
Oblikoslovne razprave
Authors: Toporišič Jože
Published: February 2025

This book is a collection of studies and other papers published between 1958 and 1996. The author organized them in five sections: the first brings an overview of the contemporary general issues on morphology (as well as stylistics) in his native country and abroad. The second section deals with a wide spectre of structural theoretical questions on word-classes. The third section is a confrontation of the author’s morphological theorems with those in grammars by Claude Vincenot and Rado Lenček, as well as with those in the Dictionary of Standard Slovenian (SSKJ). The fourth section brings detailed discussions of the theorems about individual word-classes – mainly about the noun and the adjective and, to a lesser extent, also about the verb. In the fifth section the presentation of morphology in Slovenian grammars is given: from Bohorič’s Arcticae horulae (1584) to the Slovenian Grammar of 1956 (only the most relevant authors are discussed: Hipolit (Gaiger), Pohlin, Gutsman, Kopitar, Škrabec and Nahtigal – i.e. his description in Slavic Languages).

The book also contains two extensive indexes: of topics and of authors and personalities (together with a list of publications on this topic).
Que sont Perrault, Grimm, Andersen devenus ? De la réécriture contemporaine des contes classiques
Authors: Peyrache-Leborgne Dominique
Published: February 2025

Le chapitre s’attache à l’examen des réécritures contemporaines et « intra-génériques » des grands « classiques du conte » (Perrault, Grimm, Andersen), et plus particulièrement aux travaux qui présentent un projet de relecture globale, sous forme soit de recueils d’ensemble, soit d’iconotextes proposant un remodelage complexe de l’œuvre initiale. De telles entreprises posent des questions de fond sur le plan littéraire (la voix, le point de vue, les transmissions culturelles) comme sur le plan éthique et critique. On découvre que la réécriture est souvent déterminée par des sujets sensibles, propres au monde contemporain : la révision des héritages moraux et sociaux, le questionnement des rôles masculins et féminins, l’altérité culturelle et raciale, le scandale des enfants victimes de la guerre « moderne ». Dans ce cadre, trois types de reconfiguration apparaissent récurrents, qui parfois se combinent au sein d’un même texte : le détournement et la parodie, la transposition historique, enfin la réécriture artiste. De ce fait, l’on constate que de tels remodelages dépassent les frontières entre littérature de jeunesse et littérature pour adultes.
La forêt des contes
Authors: Fièvre François
Published: February 2025

À partir de l’analyse d’un album très contemporain, Into the Forest d’Anthony Browne (2004), on se propose d’explorer en détail les multiples images qui se trouvent derrière celles de l’illustrateur anglais. Derrière ce qui pourrait sembler à première vue un mashup de contes parmi d’autres (Le Petit Chaperon rouge, Hansel et Gretel…), on peut en effet voir dans cet ouvrage d’une part l’aboutissement des recherches d’une grande partie de la carrière de l’artiste autour du motif de la forêt des contes (Hansel and Gretel illustré dès 1981, puis The Tunnel en 1989), et d’autre part une réflexion artistique sur la tradition iconographique en rapport avec ce motif : Kay Nielsen, Walter Crane, Gustave Doré, etc. En explorant le lieu commun de la forêt des contes, on tente ainsi de mettre en évidence ses racines iconographiques et textuelles, et de détailler le plus rigoureusement possible le cheminement historique et esthétique ayant pris place entre la « forêt des contes » de l’époque de Perrault et la nôtre. Ceci afin de mettre en évidence que ce cliché aujourd’hui très fécond n’existe pas de toute éternité, mais est une construction culturelle soumise à une évolution historique.
Les Frères des écoles chrétiennes et le contentieux de la première laïcisation scolaire (années 1860-1870)
Authors: Richard Guillaume
Published: February 2025

À partir des années 1860, la remise en question du rôle des congrégations enseignantes dans l’instruction primaire conduit celles-ci à développer un argumentaire juridique justifiant leur autonomie vis-à-vis de l’État et des communes. L’Institut des Frères des écoles chrétiennes, principale congrégation enseignante masculine au xixe siècle en France, est particulièrement actif pour développer cet argumentaire dès le milieu des années 1860. L’article propose l’étude des mobilisations juridiques qu’il a fournies dans les années 1860-1870, dans le contexte de la première vague de laïcisation d’écoles publiques communales. Il analyse comment se met en place l’argumentaire juridique de la congrégation dans les années 1860, lors de premières mobilisations contre le ministère de l’Instruction publique, livrant la conception juridique d’une congrégation enseignante autonome et porteuse de droits. Après les nombreuses mesures municipales d’expulsion décidées en 1870-1871 et dans le contexte des gouvernements d’Ordre moral, l’institut intervient dans un nombre important de procès devant les juridictions judiciaires et administratives, dans lesquels il fait valoir souvent avec succès ses positions. L’arrivée au pouvoir des républicains après la crise du 16 mai 1877 remet en cause cette fragile position, notamment devant la juridiction administrative.
Agustín Moreto y Pedro Calderón de la Barca: dos dramaturgos en la Hermandad del Refugio de Toledo en el siglo XVII
Authors: Soler Lucille
Published: February 2025

El texto analiza la relación entre los dramaturgos Agustín Moreto y Pedro Calderón de la Barca con la Hermandad del Refugio de Toledo en el siglo XVII. Ambos combinaron sus carreras teatrales con labores eclesiásticas y caritativas, destacando su participación en las actividades benéficas de la Hermandad. Se examina cómo el papel que desempeñaron en esta institución les permitió ampliar su red social y política y favorecer conexiones destacadas para su inserción en la sociedad toledana del siglo XVII.
Estrellas ocultas: el pensamiento astrológico en el Quijote de 1605
Authors: Armas Frederick A. de
Published: February 2025

La primera parte del Quijote esconde problemas profundos sobre la astrología. No ya la bien conocida oposición entre el influjo de las estrellas y el libre albedrío, sino toda una serie de cuestiones muchas de las cuales emergen de los estudios del filósofo y médico florentino Marsilio Ficino. Este ensayo analiza cinco de siete momentos astrológicos claves en el Quijote. El ensayo comienza con la auto-figuración del autor como figura saturnina, que esconde su sabiduría tras una prosa antojadiza. Segundo, estudiamos la caracterización de don Quijote como figura visionaria siguiendo los influjos del séptimo planeta ptolemaico. Tercero, desvelamos la poesía nigromántica del pastor astrólogo Grisóstomo. Cuarto, el sacrificio de don Luis, nuevo Palinuro. Terminamos el estudio con el carro de Saturno que conduce a don Quijote de regreso a su casa.
«Como dice Galatea»: Juana de Toledo, marquesa de Távara, lectora de Cervantes
Authors: Marín Cepeda Patricia
Published: February 2025

Los historiadores de la carta de amor literaria y privada de la temprana Modernidad han planteado la hipótesis del entrecruzamiento discursivo entre ambos registros, a pesar de la escasa documentación conservada para las cartas de amor privadas de las elites al margen del contexto legítimo del matrimonio. En este sentido, se da a conocer y se analiza una carta de amor privada procedente de la correspondencia amorosa de Juana de Toledo (1554-1593), III marquesa de Távara, que permite documentar la recepción de La Galatea (1585) de Cervantes en el entorno de su mecenas, el cardenal Colonna.