bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Care Coordination for Radiation Oncology Patients Who Transfer Care from New York to New Jersey
Authors:   , Babu Rita , Poyss Alicemarie R. , LaPointe Robert J
Published: May 2024

Problem: Nurses in an ambulatory cancer clinic, radiation department in New Jersey, were dissatisfied with the transfer process for patients who transferred care from a facility in New York to New Jersey. One reason for this dissatisfaction was some patients would be unprepared to start treatment on the scheduled date and time, causing disruption in the clinic workflow. Aim: The aim of the project was to improve care coordination for patients who transfer radiation treatment from New York to New Jersey. Design: The design mechanism to achieve this aim was interpersonal communication, an integral component of care coordination. The study nurse tracked and called transferred patients prior to the start of radiation treatment in New Jersey. Patients were asked five questions to determine readiness to start radiation. Phone calls were documented in the electronic health record (EHR). Radiation department nurses received a pre and post intervention survey. Results: Eighty-seven percent of patients received a phone call prior to start of treatment. Two post intervention surveys were returned. One respondent was satisfied, and the other somewhat satisfied with the transfer process. Both surveys included recommendations to improve the transfer process. Analysis: Phone conversations with patients revealed themes including need for information about side effects of treatment and management of side effects. Clinical Implications: Recommendations included (a) closed loop communication during handoff at the start of the transfer process; (b) efficient tracking of transfer patients using EHR; (c) implementation of an educational video as recommended in the nurse post survey.
Moving Towards Wholeness
Authors:   , Wexler Em , Ierardi Florence M
Published: May 2024

Mental health professionals have historically pathologized transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals and have continuously fallen short in providing TGNC populations adequate and informed care, yet TGNC communities have a significantly higher need for mental health support than the general population. Through this project, I explored gender-affirming mental health practices that already exist and why, according to the preexisting research, these practices are necessary when providing care to TGNC individuals. Music therapy can help foster TGNC individuals' experiences of gender euphoria and can support a space that promotes experiences of joy, pleasure, affirmation, and nurtures resilience factors related to their gender identities and beyond. I engaged with an array of online sources featuring TGNC individuals openly sharing their experiences with and understandings of gender euphoria and used these sources to inform and inspire the creation of a concept album, entitled gender magic, that musically explored the nuances, complexities, and variety of experiences of gender euphoria, including my own personal experiences with gender euphoria as a nonbinary person. Through this creative process, I gained deeper insights into the experience of gender euphoria and how it can be utilized and harnessed in the practice of gender-affirming music therapy for individuals exploring their gender identity and beyond, and how this practice can be a useful framing for strengths-based approaches to music therapy for all identities.
Functional Popsicles
Authors:   , Krick Heather M , Deutsch Jonathan Michael
Published: May 2024

The growing demand for non-pharmaceutical adjuncts to traditional Western medicine has led to the development of many functional food supplements already on the market. However, the high prevalence of polypharmacy and associated prescribing cascades to alleviate side effects, along with high rates of mismanaged idiopathic and chronic nausea and vomiting, indicates there are restrictions and unfulfilled consumer needs in existing products. Finding a successful combination of functional ingredients and enjoyable flavor profiles is difficult but necessary. Sensory science is a multidisciplinary field of research encompassing evocation, measurement, analysis, and interpretation of consumers' responses to sensory characteristics of foods. Using sensory science and consumer acceptance testing, researchers can optimize functional food products to positively impact consumer liking and purchasing intent. The purpose of this study was to gain insights on consumers' perceptions of a functional popsicle, including attitudes and sensory perceptions, for future product optimization. Free-choice profiling with repertory grid method on untrained sensory panelists was conducted, as well as in-home consumer acceptance testing with online questionnaires. Five popsicle recipe samples were tested: Plain, Chamomile, Apple, Cucumber, and Peppermint. Most consumers preferred the Chamomile flavor profile (mean score 5.5/9). Significant positive drivers of overall liking included perceptions of soothing, calm, comforting, simple, easy, hydrating, clean, fresh, kid-friendly, perfect when thirsty, refreshing, perfect when feeling sick or ill, light, adult-friendly, sweet, and pleasant flavor (p < 0.05). Regarding purchasing decisions, nutritional value in terms of micronutrients and overall flavor were most important when looking for a food product when feeling sick or ill. Furthermore, one recurring flavor theme that clearly impacted consumers' preferences and attitudes was level of sweetness, indicating consumers prefer functional popsicles to be sweeter in taste. Future clinical applications of an optimized functional popsicle may include alleviation of various classifications of nausea and vomiting, including related to motion sickness, pregnancy, or chemotherapy. Other clinical applications may include dehydration prevention and alleviation, and sore throat and mucositis management. By conducting sensory science techniques on novel food products, especially those designed to alleviate medical complications, researchers will gain valuable insight into functional product features and attitudinal perspectives that will help to create a more widely accepted and favored item.
Influence of sleep quality and other associated factors on glycemic control among diabetic patients: A hospital-based study
Authors: Amin Yusra , Mushtaq Sonia , Taj Rukhsana , Giyas Umara , Sachadev Sunil
Published: May 2024

The glycemic control of diabetes patients is influenced by a variety of risk factors, some of which are adjustable and others of which are not. Diabetes and sleep quality are most frequently correlated in both directions.

To evaluate the quality of sleep and pinpoint the risk factors for inadequate glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.

: This cross-sectional study included seventy consecutive patients who met the inclusion criteria. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was used to evaluate the quality of sleep. Siemens- ID 29984, dimension RxL Max, Architect plus ABBOT (ci 4100), completely automatic seven-part cell-counter by Horiba Pentra Dx and Siemens ADVIA Centaur XPT (Immonoassay system) were utilized for the biochemical tests.

: Of the 70 participants in the study, 22 patients [31.4%] reported having good sleep quality, while 15 patients [21.4%] had average sleep quality and 33 patients [47.1%] had poor sleep quality. Patients with managed and uncontrolled blood sugar showed varying degrees of sleep quality; 48.4% and 17.9% showed good sleep quality, 29% and 15.4% showed moderate sleep quality, and 22.6% and 66.7% showed poor sleep quality. A statistically significant difference (p<0.001) was seen in the sleep quality of the two groups.

: In summary, the results of our study suggested that diabetics with poor sleep quality are more likely to have poor glycemic control. A significant modifiable risk factor for improved glycemic management in diabetic patients is sleep quality.
Relación entre violencia y conducta suicida mediada por depresión y consumo de alcohol
Authors: Casas Muñoz Abigail , Velasco-Rojano Ángel Eduardo , Rodríguez-Caballero Aarón , Prado Solé Eva , Álvarez Martín G.
Published: May 2024

Introducción: Las conductas suicidas y la violencia contra niñas, niños y adolescentes son problemas de salud pública mundiales. Diversos estudios encuentran una relación entre violencia y conducta suicida, pero otros no, una posible explicación es que haya otras variables, como la depresión o el consumo de alcohol, que medien esta relación.
 Objetivo: el objetivo del presente estudio fue probar si existe una relación entre cinco tipos de violencia y las conductas suicidas y si esa relación se encuentra mediada por la depresión y el consumo del alcohol.
 Materiales y métodos: Se hizo una encuesta en línea a adolescentes escolarizados de 20 estados de la República. Se midieron 5 tipos de violencia con el cuestionario internacional ICAST-C, conductas suicidas y depresión con el Youth Self Report y consumo de sustancias con el ASSIST. Se realizó una regresión logística para predecir las conductas suicidas.
Resultados: Participaron 6775 adolescentes con acceso a internet, 61% mujeres, edad promedio de 16.40 años (D.E.=1.33). Entre 20 y 85% reportaron alguna forma de violencia, 35% consumo de bebidas alcohólicas, 3.4% síntomas de depresión y 7.39% conductas suicidas. Se encontraron modelos significativos a través de regresión logística en los que violencia psicológica, violencia física, violencia sexual, negligencia y la exposición a la violencia predicen la depresión y consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y estas variables predicen a su vez las conductas suicidas
Conclusiones: los cinco tipos de violencia tienen una relación indirecta con las conductas suicidas en adolescentes mexicanos mediada por la depresión y el consumo del alcohol.
Importancia de la prevención del suicidio en niñas, niños y adolescentes
Authors: Casas Muñoz Abigail , Velasco Rojano Ángel Eduardo , Rodríguez-Caballero Aarón , Loredo-Abdalá Arturo , Tapia-Ponce Cynthia
Published: May 2024

Esta editorial describe de manera sintética la relevancia e incremento de la problemática del suicidio en población joven, así como los esfuerzos que se han desarrollado a nivel internacional para su atención. También se hace mención de los elementos que deben considerarse para su prevención.
Selective Laser Melting of AlSi10Mg: Corrosion Behavior
Authors: Sellamuthu Prabhukumar , Sivaprasad Katakam , Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss
Published: May 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes can theoretically fabricate materials with any complex structures with added functionality at low costs. However, the properties of components developed by AM should not lose to the properties observed in components fabricated through conventional manufacturing methods. In this study, the corrosion resistance of AlSi10Mg alloy processed through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) in contrast to its tra-ditional counterpart, Sand-Casting (SC) was investigated. Potentiodynamic polarization tests were performed to study the electrochemical behaviour in a 3.5% NaCl solution. It was observed that the corrosion resistance of the SLM material is relatively better than the SC alloy under similar test conditions. It may be concluded that the unique solidification conditions existing during the SLM process may lead to marginally improved corrosion resistance in the alloy considered.
Prediction of Rockfall from Highwall Slope in an Open Cast Mine
Authors: Raja S. , Abhishek M. , Balegar Naveen B. , Kristharaj L. , Yeligar Sudarshan G.
Published: May 2024

Rockfalls in mines represent one of the most hazardous events for miners, posing significant risks to safety, equipment, and operations. These incidents occur when rock or debris falls from the walls of a mine, often without warning, and can be triggered by geological factors, blasting practices, ground vibration, water infiltration, stress redistribution and timedependent behaviour of rock. Apart from this, the bench parameters, such as the slope angle of the bench, the friction angle of the material, bench height and width, affect the rockfall. The rockfall incidents history that occurred in the past several years suggest that rockfalls in opencast mines led to the fatal injuries of many individuals. The problems faced due to rockfalls are not repetitive, but they are disastrous in opencast mines once they occur. So, it is necessary to investigate the rockfall in an opencast mining industry. It is also observed from the literature that the kinetic energy of a rockfall helps determine the intensity of rockfall in a mine. Understanding these factors and implementing preventive measures and rapid response strategies is crucial in mitigating rockfall risks. Hence, this study investigates rockfall phenomena in a high wall open cast by determining the kinetic energy of a rockfall. A parametric study has been conducted to determine the effect of various bench parameters on the kinetic energy of rockfall. A predictive model is developed to determine the kinetic energy of rockfall concerning various factors affecting rockfall. The predictive model is also validated using three case studies of high opencast mines. The results from the predictive model and the numerical model for the case study mines match the predictive model that can predict the rock fall intensity for opencast mines. The study also aims to assess the potential risks posed to workers, equipment, and infrastructure in highwall opencast mines. The findings provide valuable insights for implementing appropriate safety measures and developing effective strategies to mitigate rockfall hazards.
Asociación entre la autopercepción del estado periodontal con el síndrome de burnout en estudiantes de odontología en Perú
Authors:   , Vargas Huarcaya Tatiana Solangge , Ortiz Flores Rodrigo Alejandro
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre la autopercepción del estado periodontal y el síndrome de burnout en los estudiantes de odontología en Perú. Materiales y métodos: El estudio fue observacional, analítico y transversal. Se evaluó la autopercepción del estado periodontal mediante una encuesta autoadministrada sobre salud periodontal y el síndrome de burnout a través del instrumento MBI-Services Students en un total de 508 estudiantes de odontología. Además, se aplicaron preguntas sociodemográficas de la Encuesta nacional de hogares, y una encuesta autoreportada sobre hábitos de higiene oral. Los datos fueron analizados mediante frecuencias absolutas y relativas de variables categóricas y mediana de variables numéricas. Para el análisis bivariado, entre las dimensiones de la autopercepción del estado periodontal se utilizó la prueba exacta de Fisher y para las variables categóricas y numéricas se utilizó la prueba de U Mann Whitney. Para la asociación de síndrome de burnout vs autopercepción del estado periodontal se usó la regresión de Poisson (p≤0.05). Resultados: La prevalencia de síndrome de burnout fue 89.9% (nivel leve), asimismo en la autopercepción del estado periodontal, los encuestados consideraron el estado de sus dientes como bueno (45.67%). Se evidenció una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre las dimensiones de enfermedad en las encías (p=0.01), pérdida ósea (p=0.03) y movilidad dental (p=0.04) con el síndrome de burnout en el modelo crudo. No obstante, en el modelo ajustado no se encontraron asociaciones estadísticamente significativas con ninguna de las dimensiones. (p>0.05). Conclusión: Se encontró asociación entre el síndrome de burnout con las dimensiones enfermedad en las encías, pérdida ósea y movilidad dental de la autopercepción del estado periodontal.
The Existence of Regional-Owned Liability Companies as Profit-Oriented Regional-Owned Enterprises
Authors: Suratminingsih Endang
Published: May 2024

Regional-Owned Enterprise (“BUMD”) is a business entity owned by the regional government as a source of local revenue, especially to provide benefits to the regional economy based on Good Corporate Governance. In addition to seeking profit, Regional Companies also carry out social functions for the residents of their regions. Before the era of regional autonomy, regional companies were regulated by Law No. 5 of 1962 concerning Regional Companies. Responding to this, the government together with the People's Representative Council (“DPR”) replaced the Law on Regional Companies with the Law on Regional Government and Government Regulations on BUMD. The two regulations were drafted to improve the performance of regional companies, as well as to fill the legal vacuum regarding regulations regarding BUMD. In practice, the purpose of establishing the BUMD has not been achieved because BUMD is required to have a social function in society, which makes it less focused on its main mission. Using a normative juridical research method and statutory approach as well as conceptual approach, this paper comprehensively examines Regional Liability Company (“Perseroda”) regulations and offers an ideal concept for the existence of profit-oriented Perseroda in Indonesia. The legal theories used are the Theory of Three Fundamental Legal Values (Gustav Radbruch) and the Legal Entity Theory. The results of the research show that the most appropriate solution is to have the management of BUMD separate from the Regional Government Law and that the issuance of Government Regulations regarding BUMD is proven yet to be able in addressing the problem of BUMD management. Therefore, it is recommended that the DPR and the Government immediately organize and harmonize regulations regarding BUMD management so as to realize good BUMD governance and performance, especially to support the strength of the regional economy.
Regulations on Access to Financial Information to Improve Taxpayer Compliance with Law No. 9/2017 and its Implementation Rules
Authors: Tjhai Fung Njit
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to explore and analyze regulations for access to financial information for tax purposes to increase taxpayer compliance. The research approach in this study is qualitative normative based on literature and field studies in the form of collecting access data and following up on inbound and domestic AEOI based on access to information by tax administration. This study finds that for easy access to financial information for tax purposes both in the context of AEOI and the implementation of the tax laws, Law No. 9/2017 authorizes access to financial information to the Director General of Taxes (DGT) by setting aside the confidentiality of financial information in the Law of Tax Procedures and the Banking Law, access to banking financial information has positively increased tax compliance, but compulsory reporting of accounts with minimum balance of Rp1 billion have the potential to trigger rush of bank funds. On the other hand, it had reduced the effectiveness of Law No. 9/2017 to increase tax compliances for individuals who have accounts’ balance less than Rp1 billion at the end of the reporting calendar year.  It can be suggested to amend the formulation of the provisions of Article 2 paragraph (3) of Law 9/2017 refers to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) which must contain financial information, including NPWP with NIK (Resident Identification Number) for certainty and to eliminate doubts.
Brincadeiras e jogos de matrizes indígena e africana nas aulas de educação física com o sexto ano do ensino fundamental da Escola Estadual Abya Yala
Authors: Ricardo Karoline Hachler , Wittizorecki Elisandro Schultz , Bins Gabriela Nobre , Abreu Daniela do Santo
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Compartilhar, refletir e analisar a experiência com e sobre as brincadeiras e os jogos tradicionais de culturas indígena e africana desenvolvidos durante uma pesquisa-ação participante com o sexto ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola da rede pública em Porto Alegre/RS no ano letivo de 2023. Metodologia: Para a produção de informações deste estudo foram utilizadas as Notas de Campo da primeira autora, professora da turma envolvida na pesquisa-ação participante, e os materiais produzidos pelos(as) estudantes nas aulas de Educação Física. Resultados e discussão: Com este estudo, compreendemos que apesar da efetivação das Leis nº 10.639/03 e nº 11.645/08 na escola ainda se mostrar um grande desafio, em razão dos processos de colonialidade na educação, as brincadeiras e os jogos tradicionais são saberes importantes no diálogo com os(as) estudantes para a educação para as relações étnico-raciais.
Toxicity Factors of Magnetite Nanoparticles and Methods of Their Research
Authors: Vazhnichaya Elena , Semaka Oleksandr , Lutsenko Ruslan , Bobrova Nellia , Kurapov Yurii
Published: May 2024

Among nanoparticles (NPs) of metal oxides, magnetite NPs are the most well-known. The need for regulations related to the safety of magnetite NPs requires a deep understanding of their toxicological paradigm. The purpose of the presented review is to analyze the methods of studying the magnetite NPs toxicity and to summarize their toxicity factors based on the literature data. Literature sources were searched in the PubMed database, and 99 works were selected, supplemented with articles from other databases in some cases. It is shown that the study of the magnetite NPs toxicity became widespread during the last decade, reflecting the expansion of the list of synthesized magnetic NPs and the awareness that the prospects for their use depend on the safety of the created nanomaterial. The safety assessment of magnetite NPs on cell lines is the most popular. Primitive and more highly organized animals can be used to evaluate various aspects of the magnetite NPs toxicity. The toxicity factors of magnetite NPs depend on their characteristics (core composition, coating, size, and shape) and the mode of application (concentration, dose, exposure, type of cells, or animal model). One of the main mechanisms of nanomagnetite toxicity is the interference with iron metabolism and increased generation of reactive oxygen species leading to the disruption of cell proliferation, viability, and metabolism. Thus, the toxicity of magnetite NPs is studied by various methods and at different levels of living systems. Understanding the mechanisms of nanotoxicity should contribute to the targeted design of safe magnetic NPs.
Desarrollo de un Convertidor de Energía Undimotriz de Flotabilidad Desacoplable
Authors:   , Torres Blanco Pablo
Published: May 2024

Within the frame of the sustainable use and development of coastal resources and the fight against the climate change, a novel wave energy converter is analyzed.

The enormous wave energy potential, has not been used successfully by the humanity, so far. The drawbacks on the existing technologies lye mainly on the low power harnessed. In order to improve these aspects and after an exhaustive revision of the prior art, a novel wave energy converter is proposed. The converter module, is characterized by its decoupled buoyancy.

This converter stores harnessed energy as gravitational potential. Then, transforms it into electric energy, independently of the floating part of the converter.

The converter module is basically: a structure attached to the seabed; a watertight casing that contains an active mass and a generator; a float; a coupling/decoupling system that rises a mass when a wave rises and holds it in place when not, and a computer controlling this coupling/decoupling. It works in two phases: mass rising and mass descent (and generation). In the first phase, coinciding with wave rising, the float and the active mass rise joined. When the active mass reached its highest gravitational potential, the float is decoupled of the rest of the module. In the descent phase, the gravitational potential of the active mass, is extracted as electric energy.

RESUMEN

El futuro escenario energético, hace necesario para la especie humana, una exploración profunda de las energías renovables. Dentro de las renovables, este estudio se centra en las procedentes del mar, y dentro de estas, la procedente de las olas, la energía undimotriz. Uno de los campos tecnológicos undimotrices más desarrollado es el de las boyas eléctricas. La generación en estas boyas está basada en el movimiento de vaivén que produce en un cuerpo boyante el paso de una ola. Se ha dado un paso más en el estado de la técnica planteando un módulo convertidor caracterizado por su flotabilidad desacoplable. Con su sistema acople-desacople consigue atesorar una gran energía potencial gravitatoria, para luego transformarla en energía eléctrica, independientemente del efecto de la flotabilidad. De este modo se abren unas perspectivas de generación de mayor magnitud y con una mayor previsibilidad.
Dirty Superconductors and Room-Temperature Superconductivity
Authors: Lakhno Victor Dmitrievich
Published: May 2024

It is pointed out that the translation-invariant bipolaron theory of superconductivity can explain the possibility of a metal-superconductor or insulator-superconductor quantum phase transition. The coherence length of a gas of translationally invariant bipolarons is calculated. It is shown that in very dirty superconductors an insulating state characterized by the presence of a coherence peak can be formed. It is concluded that it is impossible for a charge density wave with a non-zero wave vector to propagate in the nodal direction. It is shown that dirty superconductors can be used to create room-temperature superconductivity.
Andesite Quality based on Compressive Strength Tests in the Ulujadi area, Palu City and the Banawa Area, Donggala Regency
Authors: Alimuddin Fauziah , Jaya Asri , Sirajuddin Haerany
Published: May 2024

The research location is located in the Ulujadi area, Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province, which is one of the areas that has abundant andesite mineral content. This research aims to optimizing use of andesite rocks in the Ulujadi area of ​​Palu City. The research was carried out using qualitative and quantitative methods in the form of rock sampling and laboratory analysis, namely compressive strength test analysis to determine the technical properties of rocks and petrographic analysis to determine the quality of andesite based on the minerals that make up it. The results of petrographic analysis show that the andesite rocks in the study area are composed of minerals that have a good level of resistance. ST 07 has a mineral composition of plagioclase (38%), pyroxene (5%), biotite (5%), hornblende (7%), and soil mass (45%), and has a compressive strength test of 123 MPa, included in the classification strong, and is used as a foundation for light to medium buildings (SNI 03-0394-1989). ST 08 has a mineral composition of plagioclase (32%), ground mass (50%), opaque minerals (5%), orthoclase (5%), quartz (4%), and hornblende (4%), with a compressive strength test value of 97MPa, including in the strong classification, and can be used as a foundation for light to medium buildings. Meanwhile, ST 09 has a mineral composition of plagioclase (30%), hornblende (12%), quartz (3%), biotite (3%), orthoclase (7%), pyroxene (5%), and soil mass (40%). ), it is included in the weak category due to the relatively high degree of weathering, and can only be used as an ornamental stone.
Analysis of Ground Vibration Levels Due to the Blasting Process at PT. Bumi Suksesindo
Authors: Tarumasely Nofry Hence , Wardana Novandri Kusuma , Prastowo Rizqi
Published: May 2024

Ground vibration is one of the effects of the blasting process; when the ground vibration reaches the highest level, it will disturb comfort and even cause damage to the surrounding building structure. This research aims to determine the magnitude of ground vibrations in Pit A and Pit C, as well as determine the relationship between Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) and scaled Distance, and determine the maximum explosive charge weight per delay based on the SNI 7571: 2010 reference. Actual ground vibration measurement data during research based on PPV theory and the actual PPV power regression relationship with scaled distance was used to obtain a ground vibration prediction formula to be a reference for determining the amount of explosive filling per delay. The ground vibration produced in the blasting process is hoped not to exceed the safe threshold. Prediction of the ground vibration formula at 100 m to 1500 m according to the US Bureau of Mines where the Mean Squared Error (MSE) value is 0.54, the MSE value from the Langefors-Kihlstrom equation is 1.85 while the MSE value from the Ambersays-Hendorn equation is 0.31 with the slightest deviation is very good to use as a reference for predicting ground vibrations with the predicted PPV formula. Hence, the maximum explosive charge with a PPV limit of 2 mm/s is 2.452 kg, a PPV limit of 3 mm/s is 11.332 kg, and a PPV limit of 5 mm/s is 23.040 kg. The factors that influence ground vibration are the Distance from the blasting location to the measurement location and the maximum number of explosives per delay, so the results taken from this research are that blasting in Pit A and Pit C is still categorized as safe for infrastructure and community housing.
1D Audio Magnetotelluric Modelling for Deep Aquifer Identification in the Lava Fan Area of Haruman Peak, Malabar Mountains
Authors: Rahmawati Nabilah , Kusuma Nabila Putri , Hanifah Shofie Dzakia , Junursyah G.M. Lucki , Harja Asep
Published: May 2024

The Malabar Mountains area acts as a catchment and infiltration zone for rainwater. Haruman Peak is the location of one of these areas. Information on the well-preserved depth of the shallow aquifer at 40 meters reinforces this. This research reviews the results of subsurface 1D resistivity structures from AMT data to obtain information on the depth of deep aquifers on the western slope of the Haruman Peak Lava Fan, Haruman Mountains. 1D modelling shows an aquifer at depth of 140.56-2080.07 meters with resistivity ranging from 5.25-68.08 Ωm. At depths of 453.32 m (HR02), 530.8 m (HR03), 1464.97 m (HR01), and 2080.07 m (HR02), interbedded tuff-andesite with minor pumice identifies the deep aquifer. In addition, a depth of 140.56 m (HR02) with a resistivity value of 68.08 Ωm indicates a shallow aquifer. Looking at the elevation of the Bandung Basin, water from aquifers located at elevations > 700 meters above sea level will flow into the Bandung Basin.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has successfully adapted to Grow in Suburban Environments
Authors: Abraham Thomas , Abraham Teresa , Thomas Sunil
Published: May 2024

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H. Wigg) is a perennial herbaceous plant that, although not native to its current habitats, has become invasive, posing economic challenges by outcompeting indigenous flora and agricultural crops. The precise factors enabling its dominance remains unclear. We hypothesized that morphological adaptations may play a role in contributing significantly to the dandelion's invasive success. This study focused on two main drivers: 1. Phenotypic changes in the seed head stalk, and 2. Phenotypic plasticity facilitating adaptation to diverse environments. While dandelion seeds are efficiently dispersed by wind, the precise mechanisms are not fully understood. Research reveals that during seed head formation, the seed head stalk elongates and grows vertically, potentially aiding in seed dispersion. Morphological variations across habitats, including natural environments, suburban lawns, and playgrounds, contribute to dandelion's success. In suburban lawns, dandelions exhibit adaptations such as small leaves, short flower stalks angled at 30 degrees or lower, growing parallel to the lawn grass to evade mowing, while in playgrounds, they develop shorter structures to withstand trampling pressure. Dandelions thriving in the undisturbed fringes of lawns and playgrounds have large flower stalk and leaves revealing the true extent of their growth potential when allowed to flourish in their natural state. These findings highlight dandelion's adaptability and resilience, attributed to phenotypic plasticity, which enables them to thrive across diverse ecological landscapes.
Pithoascus kurdistanensis: Discovery of a Novel Endophytic Fungal Species Associated with Papaver bracteatum, and its Production of Morphine Compounds
Authors: Mohammadi Sima , Bahramnejad Bahman , Abdollahzadeh Jafar , Bashiri Samaneh , Vincent Antony T. , Majdi Mohammad , Soltani Jalal , Levesque Roger C.
Published: May 2024

Papaver genus, commonly known as popies, is a valuable source of alkaloids used in medicine, including papaverine, morphine, codeine, and thebaine. We isolated six endophytic fungal isolates producing morphinan alkaloids from four Papaver species growing in Kurdistan Province, Iran. To do this, a 1:1 mixture of methanol and chloroform was used to extract fungal cultures. The contents of morphinan alkaloids in the extracts were subsequently determined using phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Among the morphinan alkaloid-producing fungal isolates, IRAN 4653C had the highest yield giving 23.06 (Mg/g) morphine and 2.03 (Mg/g) codeine when grown in potato dextrose liquid medium. Moreover, the morphinan productivity of IRAN 4653C was further validated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The identity of this isolate was examined and recognized as a new fungal species named as Pithoascus kurdistanesis sp. nov. based on multi-gene phylogenetic analyses of ITS, TEF-1α, and TUB2 sequence data and morphological features. The morphinan-producing endophytic fungus and the isolated Pithoascus species from Papaver are being reported for the first time. Accordingly, this fungus shows promise as a new source of valuable compounds which is illustrated and introduced here as a new Microascaceae member belonging to Pithoascus from Kurdistan Province, Iran.
Intelligent Models as Novel Tools for Optimizing Ultrasonication-Ozonation Technique in PAH-contaminated Soil Remediation
Authors: Qaderi Farhad , Banisheikholeslami Abolhassan , Tamadoni Amin
Published: May 2024

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose significant threats to soil and human health due to their toxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity. Consequently, there is a pressing need to develop efficient and environmentally friendly methods for cleaning up PAH-contaminated soil to protect the environment and human well-being. This study investigated the efficacy of a hybrid ultrasonication-ozonation technique for remediating soil contaminated with anthracene and phenanthrene. Various experiments were conducted to assess the removal efficiency of the hybrid remediation process, considering factors such as experiment duration, water volume, injected ozone, and ultrasonic power as independent variables. Utilizing a dataset comprising 150 data points, three machine learning algorithms were employed to establish the relationship between independent variables and contaminant removal efficiency. The eXtreme Gradient Boosting Regression (XGBR) model exhibited robust performance, achieving an R2 score of 0.999 in the training set and over 0.83 in both testing and cross-validated sets. Analysis revealed that initial contaminant concentration, remediation process time, and ultrasonic power significantly influenced anthracene removal, while remediation process time, ozone concentration, and initial contaminant concentration were critical for phenanthrene removal efficiency. The XGBR model was further utilized to predict removal efficiency using an artificial dataset, and the results were visualized through four-dimensional plots, aiding in the optimization of parameters for soil remediation. This study underscores the potential of the hybrid ultrasonication-ozonation technique for PAH-contaminated soil remediation, highlighting the effectiveness of machine learning optimization in predicting and optimizing anthracene and phenanthrene removal efficiency across varying conditions.
Temporal trends of plutonium and radiocesium in three fish species of the Yenisei River (Siberia, Russia)
Authors: Zotina Tatiana A. , Melgunov Michail S , Dementyev Dmitry V , Alexandrove Yuliyana V , Karpov Anton D
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a comparative study of temporal trends of plutonium (239,240Pu), radiocesium (137Cs), and potassium (40K) in samples of three commercial fish species (Northern pike, Baikal grayling, and Siberian dace) occupying different positions in a trophic net in the Yenisei River (Siberia, Russia). Samples of fish were caught in the Yenisei in 2011–2020 during a period of significant changes in controlled radioactive releases into the river. The study has shown no increase in plutonium content in fish samples within two years after the upsurge in controlled Pu discharge into the river (2018–2020). Average activity concentration of 239,240Pu (mBq∙kg− 1 d.w.) in muscle of grayling, 10.90 ± 8.61, was higher (p < 0.01) than in muscle of dace, 2.36 ± 1.25, and pike, 3.75 ± 2.88. This can be attributed to the feeding of grayling on benthic invertebrates rich in Pu. The content of Pu tended to increase in muscle of pike with the increasing size of the fish. Activity concentration of 137Cs (Bq∙kg− 1 d.w.) in muscle of pike, a piscivorous fish, 7.74 ± 5.12, was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than the average activity concentration of 137Cs in muscle of dace, 2.51 ± 1.57, and grayling, 2.50 ± 1.71. This can be attributed to biomagnification of cesium in food nets. The results will draw a baseline for assessment of dose-dependent ecological risks for wild fish itself and fish consumers.
A Systematic Literature Review: AI, DL and Machine Learning inCyber Risk Management
Authors: Hamid Ishrag , Rahman MM Hafizur
Published: May 2024

The integration of AI and ML in both climate change and cyber risk management has significantly bolstered their effectiveness. These advanced technologies enable organizations to handle extensive datasets, whether related to climate patterns or cyber activities, with greater efficiency and making more informed decisions. AI and machine learning are utilized in cyber security to predict potential threats, automate tasks, and manage cyber security risks. Ensuring the accuracy of information, comprehending the functionality of the model, and safeguarding individuals' data pose challenges. It is very important to use personal information ethically and protect it. Researchers should prioritize accuracy in the information utilized, clarity in AI models, and fairness in AI decision-making in the future. New technologies like edge computing, federated learning, explainable AI, and quantum computing are changing the way we manage risk and keep our digital information safe. These new advancements provide opportunities to gain a better understanding of risks, identify threats more rapidly, and improve decision-making. Still, there are challenges concerning data accuracy, understanding model operations, and privacy issues that must be resolved before these technologies can effectively address cyber risks.
The Double-edged Effect of Urban Agglomeration on Regional Inequality
Authors: Tong De , Yang Huiyu , Chen Anping
Published: May 2024

Urban agglomeration, the trend and main carrier of future urbanization in the world, plays an important role in integrating regional resources and promoting economic growth. In particular, in some countries, urban agglomeration has become a policy tool for high-quality urbanization. However, does urban agglomeration play an equally positive role in reducing regional inequality? Based on theoretical analysis and a quasi-natural experiment with the China’s pilot initiative of national urban agglomeration, we confirm that urban agglomeration policy has the reverse effect of exacerbating intra-city inequality and alleviating inter-city inequality in the early stage, with superposition results not significant on overall regional inequality. However, with the passage of policy exposure, the three types of regional inequality indices show inverted U-shaped changes, but the turning point times vary greatly. Further research finds that government intervention for local competition has a time-differentiated moderating effect on the regional inequality effect of urban agglomeration policy. Finally, we provide evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at maximizing policy benefits of urban agglomeration.
A tale of two nutrients: how nitrogen and phosphorus differentially control marine biomass production and stoichiometry
Authors: Seelen Emily , Gleich Samantha , Kumler William , Anderson Hanna , Bian Xiaopeng , Björkman Karin , Caron David , Dyhrman Sonya , Ferron Sara , Finkel Zoe , Haley Sheean , Hu Ying-Yu , Ingalls Anitra , Irwin Andrew , Karl David , Kong Kyeong Pil , Lowenstein Daniel , Estrada Andrés Salazar , Townsend Emily , Tracey John , Turk-Kubo Kendra , Mooy Benjamin Van , John Seth
Published: May 2024

The efficacy of the marine biological carbon pump is tied to new production of phytoplankton which require nitrogen and phosphorus to grow. Globally, nitrate and phosphate are delivered from deep to surface waters and are incorporated into biomass at molar ratios near 16:1, the N:P “Redfield ratio.” Latitudinally, surface particulate N:P ratios vary, often attributed to two mechanisms: variations in microbial community composition and physiological acclimation. How these mechanisms influence plankton growth and stoichiometry impacts the marine carbon cycle, yet remain uncertain. We explore these mechanisms using a mesocosm experiment with a natural, oligotrophic community amended with N and/or P. We show that the N supply rate impacted the particulate N:P ratio by altering the overall community composition, whereas low P availability elevated the community N:P ratios via physiological acclimation. Despite N:P flexibility, the particulate C:N ratio remained within a tight range. Extrapolated to the global surface ocean, these results imply that increased N supply to surface waters through events like N2 fixation and dust may enhance overall C fixation while depleting surface P to levels traditionally considered limiting, but through cellular acclimation, can maintain the efficiency of the biological carbon pump.
Nursing work environment, teamwork, and job stress- related presenteeism in intergraded nursing care service wards in south korea: a cross sectional study
Authors: Na Soo Yeon , Moon So-Hyun
Published: May 2024

Background This study attempted to identify the relationship between the nursing work environment, teamwork, and job stress-related presenteeism for nurses in the integrated nursing care service wards, as well as factors that influence such presenteeism.
Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted in integrated nursing care service wards among 4 general hospitals with more than 100 beds located in G Metropolitan City, and data were collected from 172 valid responses. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Person's Correlation Coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression using the SPSS 27.0 program.
Results Consequently, job stress-related presentation was negatively and positively correlated with team leadership (r=-0.230, p=0.002), a sub-area of teamwork, and the foundation for quality nursing (r=0.209, p=0.006), a sub-area of the nursing work environment, respectively. In the stepwise multiple regression analysis, teamwork leadership and nursing foundation for quality of care were found to be factors affecting job stress-related presenteeism, and the explanatory power of the model was 7.8%.
Conclusion Accordingly, it is necessary to develop various intervention programs and evaluate the effectiveness of application in consideration of department characteristics as well as individual efforts for presenteeism intervention through job stress reduction.
The Cognition of Geophagy: Mapping Global Research Outputs
Authors: Jena Priyanka , Kampa Raj Kishor , Pattnayak Sakti Prasad , Prusty B. Anjan Kumar
Published: May 2024

Globally, research on geophagy has been receiving attention, with reports from different animal taxa, including human beings, also highlighting varied components linked with soil consumption instinct. However, a critical systematic study of the extant literature is lacking amidst the growth in research on geophagy, thereby making it difficult to infer the exact trends in this research. Therefore, the present study is conducted to analyse scholarly publications on geophagy from 1930 through 2022. The findings of the study reveal an increasing trend in publications 2010 onwards. WC Mahaney and SL Young are the prolific authors.York University and University of Toronto, are the most productive universities for their publications on geophagy. United States of America and United Kingdom are the most productive countries publishing the highest number of articles on geophagy. It is found that Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Primates, and Biotropica are the prominent journals publishing on geophagy. Thematic analysis of geophagy research reveals that mammalian studies, nutritional aspects, geochemical and geological aspects are major themes of research. Present analysis, thus, is an eye-opener and warrants the conceptualization of integrated research focussing on the suggested aspects of geophagy by fostering collaboration between countries across the globe.
Optimized Design of Reversible Adder andMultiplier Using Peres Gates
Authors: Kadbe Premanand K. , Markande Shriram D.
Published: May 2024

This paper details the approach to the designand optimization of reversible adder and multiplierutilizing Peres gates which is a three input, three outputgate. Peres gates are recognized for their universality andenergy efficient properties and present an intriguingoption for constructing reversible circuits. Reversiblelogic characterized by its ability to uniquely determineinput states from output states is harnessed to create acircuit suitable for applications in quantum computing andother emerging technologies. The design methodologyinvolves a cascading arrangement of Peres gates eachperforming a reversible XOR operation on correspondingbits of the input numbers and the carry out from thepreceding stage. The paper presents a detailed schematicrepresentation, simulation results and analysis of theproposed designs showcasing their potential forreversible and quantum computing applications. Theintegration of Peres gates in the adder and multiplierdesign signifies a step forward in the exploration ofreversible logic circuits and their applications incontemporary computing paradigms.