bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty by Obesity Class in the Clinical United States Setting
Authors: Gala Khushboo , Brunaldi Vitor , McGowan Christopher , Sharaiha Reem Z. , Maselli Daniel , Vanderwel Brandon , Kedia Prashant , Ujiki Michael , Wilson Eric , Vargas Eric J. , Storm Andrew C. , Abu Dayyeh Barham K.
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has gained popularity over the past decade and has been adopted in both academic and private institutions globally. We present outcomes of the largest cohort of patients from the United States undergoing ESG and evaluate these according to obesity class.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective analysis of adult patients who underwent ESG. Medical information was abstracted from the electronic record with weight records up to two years after ESG. Percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months were calculated based on baseline weight at procedure. SPSS (version 29.0) was used for all statistical analyses.

Results:

A total of 1506 patients from 7 sites were included (501 Class I obesity, 546 Class II and 459 with Class III). Baseline demographics differed according to obesity class due to differences in age, BMI, height, sex distribution, and race. As early as 6 months post ESG, mean BMI for each class dropped to the next lower class and remained there through 2 years. %TWBL achieved in the Class III group was significantly greater when compared with other classes at all time points. At 12 months, 83.2% and 60.9% of patients had ≥10% and ≥ 15% TBWL for all classes. There were no differences in adverse events between classes.

Conclusion:

Real world data from a large cohort of patients of all BMI classes across the US shows significant and sustained weight loss with ESG. ESG is safe to perform in a higher obesity class with acceptable mid-term efficacy.
Impact of Financing Problems on Baitul Mal wa Tamwil during Covid-19
Authors: Kaily Ma’watu Shalihah , Firdaus Achmad , Priyo Susila Wahyu Dwi Agung
Published: September 2023

Abstract: This study evaluates the cause and effect of financing problems on Baitul Mal wa Tamwil (BMT) during COVID-19 and analyzes the strategy taken by BMT to handle financing problems. This study is qualitative research. The primary and secondary data were obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation. The informants of the study are top management and members of BMT Al Hidayah Kotaraja Lombok Timur. The data are analyzed using the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) approach. The FMEA method is a systematic method used to identify and prevent problems in a company's product or business process. All process is calculated in a score, namely Risk Priority Number (RPN), and shown in the Pareto diagram. Financing problems are categorized as substandard, doubtful, and bad financing. The causes of financing problems are, among others, the employee’s lack of ability to assess the personality of the prospective debtors in fulfilling their installments, and natural disasters (the COVID-19 pandemic) that may affect someone’s financial ability. Financing problems have an impact on the emergence of financing risk. BMT Al Hidayah Kotaraja is also directly impacted by the inefficient money flow because monthly profit sharing still needs to be distributed to the members. The main factor causing this problem is staff members' inability to evaluate potential debtors. Additionally, the company's approach to these financing problems has not been working. The management, in that case, focused on the debtors instead of their employee’s capability. In that circumstance, the management ought to focus on improving the capacity of their staff to evaluate potential members. According to this study's findings, the FMEA is applicable in resolving finance issues in BMT.
Originality/Value: The research related to risk management in BMT, especially NPF caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, using the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) method. FMEA is a systematic method used to identify and prevent problems with a company's products or business processes from occurring. FMEA is used to examine risk management in banking and provides convenience to the management in making decisions for planning, maintenance, and development purposes. The FMEA method in this study identifies and prevents problems in BMT.
Klasifikasi Sentimen Masyarakat Terhadap Proses Pemindahan Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) Indonesia pada Media Sosial Twitter Menggunakan Metode Naïve Bayes
Authors: Fachreza Moch. Reinaldy Destra , Suhartono Suhartono , Yaqin M. Ainul
Published: September 2023

Some time ago, the House of Representatives passed Law (UU) Number 3 of 2022 concerning the National Capital City on January 18, 2022. Then, President Joko Widodo officially signed the IKN Law on February 15, 2022. Thus, the Indonesian capital will be moved to Penajam Paser Utara Regency and Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The public's response to the decision varies; many respond with supportive sentiments, but some react with unsupportive ideas. Nowadays, there are many ways to observe information collected on social media. Various responses submitted through social media can be used as sentiment classification research data. The Naïve Bayes method is commonly used for this type of research. Data was collected between February 15-25, 2023, with as many as 500 tweets. This research uses the Gaussian Naïve Bayes type because of the independence assumption made by this method. Features that do not significantly contribute to the classification can be ignored, thus reducing the impact of irrelevant features. This study aims to measure public sentiment on Twitter towards the process of moving the nation's capital. The system created provides the best trial results at 80% feature usage with 82.0% accuracy, 76.9% precision, and 100% recall.
Bioakumulasi Logam Berat Pb oleh Chlorella vulgaris
Authors: Putriany Altysia , Widianingsih Widianingsih , Endrawati Hadi , Hartati Retno
Published: October 2023

Usaha untuk menghilangkan logam berat merupakan suatu proses pengolahan air limbah yang sangat penting. Beberapa metode telah dilakukan baik dengan metode kimia maupun fisika, namun perlakuan secara biologi dianggap lebih murah dan aefektif.  Chlorella vulgaris merupakan salah satu jenis mikroalga yang mempunyai kemampuan menyerap dan menghilangkan logam berat seperti timbal (Pb) di air limbah.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh logam berat timbal (Pb) pada media pemeliharaan yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan dan bioakumulasinya pada C. vulgaris. . Metode eksperimen laboratorium dengan lima perlakuan konsentrasi logam berat timbal (Pb) pada media budidaya C vulgaris yang berbeda, yaitu 0, 25, 50, 75, dan 100 ppm. Setiap perlakuan dengan tiga ulanga. Mikroalga C. vulgaris dikultur selama 7 hari dan pada akhir penelitian kepadatannya dihitung dan kandungan Pbnya dianalisa dengan menggunakan Atomic Absorption SpectrophotometerHasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi konsentrasi Pb pada media, semakin menghambat pertumbuhan C. vulgaris. C. vulgaris mampu mengakumulasi logam Pb dengan efisiensi penyerapannya sebesar 0,34% pada konsentrasi 100 ppm. Analisis varian memperlihatkan konsentrasi Pb memberikan pengaruh yang nyata (p<0,05) pada pertumbuhan, dan kemampuan akumulasi Pb pada C. vulgaris.  In the wastewater treatment process, the removal of heavy metals is very important. The process has applied various chemical and physical methods, and the biological method is believed to be the most efficient and cheapest.  Chlorella vulgaris is one species of microalgae that has ability to absorb and accumulate heavy metals such as lead (Pb). Chlorella can grow in extreme environments and withstand outside influences, better than other types of microalgae. This study aims to determine the influence of lead (Pb) in the culture media on the growth and bioaccumulation of C. vulgaris. The laboratory experiment method was applied with several Pb concentrations in the culture media of C. vulgaris, i.e. 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm. The treatments were triplicated. The C. vulgaris was cultured for seven days, and in the end of the experiment, the density was counted, and the Pb was analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer The results showed that the higher concentrations of Pb in the culture media gave the most inhibiting growth of C. vulgaris. C. vulgaris accumulate Pb at a concentration of 100 ppm in the culture media with an absorption efficiency of 0.34%. It revealed that the difference in Pb concentration give significant effect (p<0.05) on the growth and Pb accumulation capability of C. vulgaris.
The Impact and Prediction of Shoreline Dynamics in Pekalongan, Indonesia
Authors: Ayasy Muhammad Farras , Helmi Muhammad , Zainuri Muhammad , Kunarso Kunarso , Rochaddi Baskoro
Published: October 2023

Shoreline in Pekalongan has changed and impacted land use significantly. This research investigates historical changes in shoreline dynamics and their impact on land use from 2003–2021. This research also examines the trend of shoreline prediction for 2031–2041. Multitemporal SPOT5 and SPOT6 satellite images were used as primer data to detect shoreline and land use changes. The DSAS (Digital Shoreline Analysis System)  analyzes the shoreline change and generates shoreline prediction. This research shows that the coastal areas of Pekalongan have been impacted by erosion, with 528.08 hectares of area and 56.33 hectares of accretion. The North Pekalongan sub-district is the worst area hit by erosion. The shoreline has retreated 2405.8 meters with a 353.3 m/year erosion rate. Several areas of land use were heavily affected by erosion trends, such as ponds, rice fields, and open land. Shoreline predictions generated by DSAS were heavily reliant on historical rates of shoreline change dynamics. The predicted area of the shoreline is estimated to retreat 49.9–466.2 meters from the existing position in the next 10 and 20 years. This research is expected to provide information to local governments for evaluating the maintenance and development planning of the coastal area
Kedudukan Karya Seni Digital dalam Sistem Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Terhadap Undang-Undang Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta
Authors: Chrisnando Gabriel Rhema , Santoso Budi , Rahmanda Bagus
Published: September 2023

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) make it easier for artists to utilize the moral and economic rights to their artworks in digital form. Unfortunately, the implementation of NFTs is still not accompanied by special regulations governing it. Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright can at least be a reference for its regulation because after all, one of the assets underlying the sale and purchase of NFTs is a work of art which is also protected by copyright. The purpose of this study is to analyze the position and legal protection of digital artworks in the NFT system from the perspective of Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. This research uses a normative juridical approach method by taking secondary data sources and supporting data in the form of interviews with NFT creators which are then analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that digital artworks in the NFT system have the same position as works of art in general as they are also protected by copyright under Article 40 of Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. However, there are several aspects in its implementation that are different from the Copyright Law, such as the royalty acquisition mechanism which is not based on a license agreement, but uses a smart contract which has become a default option offered in the NFT marketplace platform system. The NFT marketplace platform and the government exist as parties in charge of protecting copyright law.
Fine bounds for best constants of fractional subcritical Sobolev embeddings and applications to nonlocal PDEs
Authors: Cassani Daniele , Du Lele
Published: October 2023

We establish fine bounds for best constants of the fractional subcritical Sobolev embeddings

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. Our results cover the borderline case

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, where a sharp asymptotic estimate is given by means of a limiting procedure. We apply the obtained results to prove existence and non-existence of solutions for a wide class of nonlocal partial differential equations.
Systematic evaluation of clinical efficacy of CYP1B1 gene polymorphism in EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer observed by medical image
Authors: Zhang Shaofeng , Li Danqing , Han Xia
Published: September 2023

Lung cancer is the cancer with the highest mortality rate and the highest incidence in the world at this stage. Among them, non-small lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer, and most small cancers have disappeared, which is the optimal time for surgery at the time of diagnosis. To explore and systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of CYP1B1 gene polymorphism in the treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) Mutant non-small cell lung cancer, this article proposes the principles of lung cancer screening based on CYP1B1 gene polymorphism and polarization imaging and explores the diagnosis and treatment of non-EGFR mutant lung cancer. Based on a large number of medical image data, imageomics can directly reflect the correlation between tumor molecular phenotype and image characteristics by deeply mining some imaging features of the image, which has important value in the early diagnosis of disease, the formulation of personalized treatment plan, and efficacy evaluation and prognosis prediction. A total of 141 NSCLC patients with sensitive EGFR mutation were included in this study, including 101 patients with EGFR single-gene mutation and 40 patients with EGFR multigene mutation coexisting mutation. Both groups of patients were female, aged ≥60 years, no smoking history, no family history of leukemia, adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, stage IV, lymph node metastasis, living, far from metastasis, and ECOG score of 0–2. This study examined the relative number of gene expression and PFS in EGFR multigene co-existing mutations. When the number of mixed genes is 1, 2, and higher, the PFS is 9 months, 8 months, and 6 months, respectively. The PFS time of this group of patients gradually shortened. Therefore, this study examined the benefit of polygenic mutation in estimation by comparing the clinical characteristics of patients with EGFR single-gene mutation and polygenic mutation, to provide measurement of EGFR-TKI and to provide suggestions for future drug selection.
Combinatory in silico investigation for potential inhibitors from Curcuma sahuynhensis Škorničk. & N.S. Lý volatile phytoconstituents against influenza A hemagglutinin, SARS-CoV-2 main protease, and Omicron-variant spike protein
Authors: Quy Phan Tu , Bui Thanh Q. , Thai Nguyen Minh , Du Ly Nguyen Hai , Triet Nguyen Thanh , Van Chen Tran , Phu Nguyen Vinh , Quang Duong Tuan , To Dao-Cuong , Nhung Nguyen Thi Ai
Published: September 2023

Curcuma sahuynhensis Škorničk. & N.S. Lý has been discovered recently whose antiviral potential is unknown, thus deserved for discovery-phase screening. A combination of experimental characterization, quantum calculation, molecular docking simulation, physicochemical analysis, and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) was designed for the theoretical argument on the potentiality of oil-based components (1−27) against H5 hemagglutinin in influenza A virus (PDB-5E32), wild-variant SARS-CoV-2 main protease (PDB-6LU7), and SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike protein (PDB-7T9J). Theoretical arguments based on various computational platforms specify the most promising bio-inhibitors, i.e. 23 (bio-compatibility: ground energy −966.73 a.u., dipole moment 3.708 Debye; bio-inhibitability:

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̅

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−12.5 kcal mol−1; drug-likeness: mass 304.7 amu, log P 1.31; polar-interactability: polarizability 32.8 Å3) and 26 (bio-compatibility: ground energy −1393.66109 a.u., dipole moment 5.087 Debye; bio-inhibitability:

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−11.9 kcal mol−1; drug-likeness: mass 437.5 amu, log P 4.28; polar-interactability: polarizability 45.7 Å3). The pkCSM-ADMET model confirms their favorable pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. The total essence is unsuitable for use as an antiviral source in its pure form since the most bioactive candidates are accountable for the small content. Particularly, 23 (7β-hydroxydehydroepiandrosterone) and 26 (ethyl cholate) are recommended for further experimental efforts of isolation and bioassaying trials.
Analysing and developing linguistically responsive tasks within the frame-work of the cross-disciplinary Erasmus+ project sensiMINT
Authors: Lembens Anja , Krebs Rita Elisabeth
Published: October 2023

Scientific literacy is required to judge and act in an informed and responsible manner. Science education strives to enable learners to become scientific literate. To achieve this, there are science-specific and linguistic challenges to overcome. When teaching and learning chemistry, it is important to be aware that language varies according to the discourse topic, the relationship between the interlocutors, and the medium of communication. In the context of chemistry education, students are meant to learn how to extract information from subject-specific text-types such as lab reports, diagrams, etc., and to produce them autonomously. To do so, understanding and applying the conventions of academic language and the subject-specific scientific registers is necessary. To deal with these challenges, the Erasmus+ project sensiMINT was initiated to support both teachers and learners. In cross-disciplinary communities of practice, linguistically responsive tasks are analysed, developed, and refined. The paper presents the theoretical background and introduces genre charts of different chemistry-specific text-types as constructed by the sensiMINT experts. The application of the genre charts for understanding and producing chemistry-specific text-types is demonstrated with concrete examples.
Enhancing Multivariate Control Charts for Individual Observations Using ROC Estimates
Authors: Vijayalakshmi S. , Sebastian Nicy , Sajesh T. A.
Published: October 2023

Classical Hotelling’s

T
2

T^{2}

control chart is frequently used for monitoring a multivariate process. The existence of outlying observations in the Phase I data used to determine the control limit can have a significant impact on the accuracy of such control charts, as is well known. Based on the robust reweighted orthogonalized comedian estimates, a robust multivariate quality control chart for individual observations is proposed in this study. Control limit of the proposed robust control chart is estimated by modelling the simulated quantiles for any sample size. A Simulation study has been conducted to examine the performance of the proposed method and compare it with the performances of the classical Hotelling

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2

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control chart, a robust control chart based on shrinkage reweighted estimator and two robust control charts based on the reweighted minimum covariance determinant estimator. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, even under high-dimensional settings or when the contamination in the Phase I data is high, with both independent and correlated variables. Performance of the proposed method is also illustrated by implementing in a real-world example
Sklaverei, Heirat und „Menschenrechte“ in der iberischen Welt des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Allemann Daniel
Published: September 2023

Versklavte Personen hatten im iberischen Kolonialreich der Frühen Neuzeit ein einklagbares Eherecht. Ausgehend von dieser Beobachtung betonen sozialhistorische Studien die Handlungsspielräume von Sklavinnen und Sklaven vor dem Hintergrund vermeintlich allumfassender Rechte christlicher Sklavenhalter. Der vorliegende Beitrag diskutiert die Frage nach der Agency von Versklavten aus einer neuen Perspektive, indem er den Blick weg von den Gerichtsakten auf die Schriften der intellektuellen und politischen Autoritäten der Zeit richtet. Die iberischen Kolonialtheoretiker – eine Gruppe von Theologen, Juristen und Missionaren – verstanden das Recht auf Ehe als Naturrecht, das grundlegender als das Recht der Sklaverei war. Zugleich aber, so die Argumentation des Aufsatzes, formulierten sie zahlreiche juristische Schlupflöcher zugunsten derer, die Versklavte als „menschliche Waren“ besaßen und handelten. Auch wenn die iberischen Theologen und Juristen immer wieder mit den Ursprüngen der Menschenrechte in Verbindung gebracht werden, haben sie mit unserem heutigen Rechtsdiskurs nichts gemein – denn sie verstanden die Rechte von Versklavten als äußerst fragil und instabil.
The Return of the Accuser as God’s Defender: A Diabolical Reception of Elihu in Elie Wiesel’s The Trial of God
Authors: McDonnell Eric D.
Published: October 2023

While a wealth of recent scholarship and popular reception has suggested the Elihu speeches in Job 32–37 are redundant and perhaps do not belong, still others maintain the character’s status as revelatory and divinely-inspired within the narrative. This article highlights Elie Wiesel’s little-noticed contribution to the discourse on Elihu through a reading of Wiesel’s play, The Trial of God. The play expands on an interpretation of Elihu first found in the pseudepigraphal Testament of Job and suggests that Elihu is a truly diabolical character who threatens the faithfulness of the righteous sufferer. This article begins with a brief survey of recent scholarly reception of Elihu, then offers a close reading of Wiesel’s analogue to Elihu in his play. The article concludes with a discussion of the ways Wiesel’s reception of Elihu can aid biblical scholars and theologians in their work on the Book of Job.
Investigation of the ability of steel plate shear walls against designed cyclic loadings: Benchmarking and parametric study
Authors: Aryanto Adriansyah Bagus , Prabowo Aditya Rio , Muttaqie Teguh , Muhayat Nurul , Tuswan Tuswan , Huda Nurul , Do Quang Thang
Published: September 2023

Shear wall structure is one of the options as an appropriate lateral load-bearing system for new structures or as a means of retrofitting existing buildings. There are many types of shear walls, including steel plate shear walls (SPSWs). In enhancing its function, a thin SPSW is added with a stiffener. However, steel shear walls with stiffeners increase construction costs due to the time-consuming factor and the high cost of welding thin plates. Therefore, the infill shape was modified to increase the energy dissipation capacity of the SPSW. This study conducted simulations by varying the geometry, mesh, load factor, and materials used in SPSW. The specimen was modeled and tested using the ABAQUS application’s finite element analysis. The simulation was done by ignoring welded joints, fish plates, and bolts. The result that was the output of the simulation was hysteresis behavior. In addition, the contours that occurred were also observed in this study. The H1 shape had the best hysteresis force–displacement graphics among the nine other geometric shapes. Ten mesh sizes were tested, starting from 25 mm and increasing by multiples of 10 up to 115 mm. The results showed significant differences, with a 33.3% increase at the 115 mm size, which was considered irrational. The load factor represented the applied load in each substep, and a load factor of 2 means the load was doubled compared to a load factor of 1. Seven materials were tested, and high carbon steel outperformed others as it can handle loads up to 1,000 kN, demonstrating excellent energy dissipation capabilities.
Effect of red mud on mechanical and thermal properties of agave sisalana/glass fiber–reinforced hybrid composites
Authors: Rasu Karthick , Veerabathiran Anbumalar
Published: October 2023

The mechanical, thermal, and morphological analysis of red mud filled sisal/glass fiber–reinforced polyester composites have been investigated. In this study, four composite specimens were prepared through hand layup technique by changing the weight percentage of sisal fiber and red mud. Weight percentage of glass fiber and polyester resin are kept constant. The fabricated composite specimens were subjected to mechanical properties such as hardness, impact and tensile behavior, thermal, and morphological analysis. From the results, it is observed that, maximum tensile strength of 45.6 MPa was obtained for C1 specimen. Maximum hardness and impact strength of 85.67 and 391.5 J m−1 was achieved for C2 specimen. In TGA study, C1 and C2 specimen exhibited 85 % of weight loss with the temperature ranges from 300 °C to 400 °C. From SEM analysis, good bonding between fiber and matrix, voids, fiber breakages, fiber pullout, delamination, rich matrix area, poor adhesion between fiber and matrix, poor arrangement of fibers, interlinked fibers, and crack propagation were observed. Based on the results, C2 specimen which contains 30 wt% of sisal fiber and 5 wt% of red mud is performed well than other composites and it is suitable for various applications such as marine, automobile, and aeronautical.
Isolation and screening of lactic acid bacteria producing anti-Edwardsiella from the gastrointestinal tract of wild catfish (Clarias gariepinus) for probiotic candidates
Authors: Nurhayati Awik P. D. , Zulaika Enny , Amin Muhamad , Setiawan Edwin , Wijaya Zaki Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Introduction

Members of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been well known for their antimicrobial activities against various bacterial pathogens in aquaculture species. Thus, the present study aimed at isolating LAB members from the intestinal tract of wild-caught catfish, Clarias gariepinus, and screening them for antimicrobial production against one of the most common bacterial pathogens, Edwardsiella ictaluri.

Material and methods

LAB were isolated from the intestinal tract of wild catfish caught at the Brantas River, East-Java Indonesia. Then, LAB were screened for antimicrobial activity against E. ictaluri by in vitro assays and further assessed for probiotic candidates.

Results

A total of 29 LAB were successfully isolated and further screened for anti-edwarsiella activities. Of the 29, six isolates had strong anti-edwardsiella activity (diameter of inhibition zone, >10 mm). Based on their 16 s rRNA gene sequences, these LABs were identified as Lactococcus lactis, Enterococcus hirae, Weissella confusa, Weissella cibaria, and Enterococcus faecalis (two isolates). Further in vitro assays indicated that E. faecalis, L. lactis, W. confusa, and W. cibaria had good viability in the intestinal tract condition, having good adhesion capacity to intestinal mucus, and being harmless to catfish. However, two species (E. faecalis and W. cibaria) were resistant to novobiocin and enrofloxacin, respectively.

Conclusion

Three LAB species (E. faecalis, L. lactis, and W. confusa) are potential probiotic candidates in aquaculture to prevent enteric septicemia of catfish disease. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the use of probiotics in vivo.
The interaction of ester functionalized amide gemini surfactants with polymers
Authors: Lei Yue , Liu Yue , Li Yuheng , Lu Xiaohao , Gao Haiyan , Xu Hujun
Published: September 2023

In this study the interaction between the esterified amide gemini surfactant C12-(BAE)-C12, where BAE stands for the bis(acetoxy)ethane linking group, and the non-ionic polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was investigated by the surface tension method. It was found that there was no apparent interaction between them. The interaction between C12-(BAE)-C12 and sodium polyelectrolyte polyacrylate (NaPAA) was investigated by surface tension, micropolarity and turbidity measurements. The results showed that there was a strong interaction between them. The aggregates were formed by electrostatic attraction between the molecules of C12-(BAE)-C12 and NaPAA in the bulk. This process led to the appearance of two inflection points, the critical aggregation concentration (cac) and the critical micelle concentration (CMC), on the surface tension and micropolarity curves. In addition, the inorganic salt NaBr had two opposite effects, promoting or inhibiting the interaction between C12-(BAE)-C12 and NaPAA. This was related to the concentration of NaBr itself.
NS-Kontinuitäten oder persönliche Mythenbildung?
Authors: Glahé Philipp
Published: September 2023

2012 geriet das Karlsruher Institut für Technologie in die Schlagzeilen, als öffentlich bekannt wurde, dass der Jurist Rudolf Greifeld, von 1956 bis 1974 Geschäftsführer des Kernforschungszentrums Karlsruhe (KfK), als Ehrensenator der Universität geführt wurde. 1975 hatte es um Greifeld einen Skandal gegeben, als der ehemalige KfK-Mitarbeiter Léon Grünbaum mit Beate und Serge Klarsfeld einen antisemitischen Vermerk Greifelds aus dem Jahr 1941 öffentlich gemacht hatte. In einem nie publizierten Manuskript untersuchte Grünbaum die personellen Kontinuitäten der deutschen Kernforschung und warf Greifeld vor, ein untergetauchter NS-Verbrecher zu sein. Die Vorwürfe wurden wissenschaftlich mehrfach widerlegt, was in der öffentlichen Debatte in Karlsruhe jedoch nahezu unbeachtet blieb.
Die „schwarze Pantherin“ vor Gericht
Authors: Caviglia Marco , Consiglio David Di , Osti Guerrazzi Amedeo
Published: September 2023

Celeste Di Porto erlangte als „schwarze Panterin“ traurige Berühmtheit. Die junge Jüdin aus Rom hatte sich 1944 einer Gruppe italienischer Kollaborateure angeschlossen, die in der Ewigen Stadt untergetauchte Jüdinnen und Juden aufspürten, an die deutschen Besatzer verrieten und dafür Kopfgeld kassierten. Im Mittelpunkt der Dokumentation steht das Urteil, das ein Schwurgericht 1947 in Rom gegen Celeste Di Porto und ihre Spießgesellen gefällt hat. Aus diesem Urteil, das exemplarisch für einen in der deutschen Forschung weitgehend unbekannten Quellenbestand steht, lassen sich die Vorgehensweisen der Gruppe um die „schwarze Panterin“ ebenso rekonstruieren wie die Mechanismen der Zusammenarbeit zwischen der deutschen Vernichtungsbürokratie und ihren willigen italienischen Helfern. Zudem wirft das Urteil ein Schlaglicht auf den Umgang der italienischen Nachkriegsgesellschaft mit Faschismus, Kollaboration und Judenverfolgung.
Series of new cobalt (II) and nickel (II) trinuclear fluorotrifluoroacetates with tetrahydrofuran – contribution to the inverse coordination chemistry and unique cations
Authors: Buzoverov Mikhail E. , Glazunova Tatyana Yu. , Gontcharenko Victoria E. , Morozov Igor V.
Published: September 2023

The six new trinuclear fluorocarboxylates with tetrahydrofuran (THF) molecules as terminal ligands are presented. The structures of compounds have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. According to the structure data, complexes of nickel (II) and cobalt (II) form isomorphous series, namely [K(CF3COOH)6][M3(μ3-F)(CF3COO)6(THF)3] (M = Co (I) and Ni (II)), Na[M3(μ3-F)(CF3COO)6(THF)(CF3COOH)2] (M = Co (III) and Ni (IV)) and [Li(CF3COOH)4][M3(μ3-F)(CF3COO)6(THF)3] (M = Co (V) and Ni (VI)). In crystal structures of I, II, V and VI, previously unknown cations [K(CF3COOH)6]+ and [Li(CF3COOH)4]+ have been detected. All substances were studied by IR spectroscopy, and bands sensitive to the nature of metal atoms included in the compounds have been found. The inverse coordination of tridentate fluoride-ion in cobalt (II) and nickel (II) fluorocarboxylates is discussed in the article.
Comparative characteristics of the meadow soils of the Crimean mountain plateaus
Authors: Kostenko Igor , Nikiforov Alexander , Abakumov Evgeny
Published: September 2023

The results of studies of mountain-meadow soils of the Crimean Mountain plateaus (yailas) within the range of heights from 580 to 1,493 m a.s.l. are presented. The aim of the research is a comparative analysis of the full-profile soils of the mountain meadows distributed on the western and eastern parts of the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains and their correspondence to similar soils of nearby mountain ranges. According to the results obtained, the soils of the western yailas are classified as Phaeozems and Umbrisols, while the eastern ones are mostly classified as Chernic Phaeozems. Chernic Phaeozems differ from Phaeozems and Umbrisols by higher values of the humification rate and the optical density of humic acids. In the humus horizons of Phaeozems and Umbrisols, the average values of the of humification rate varied from 21 to 31 percent, and Chernic Phaeozems from 27 to 34 percent. The optical density varied from 12.7 to 18.7 in Phaeozems and Umbrisols, and from 22.2 to 24.2 in Chernic Phaeozems. The climatic feature of the western yailas is the predominance of winter precipitation, or their relatively uniform distribution between warm and cold seasons, while at the eastern yailas the precipitation of the warm season prevails which may be responsible for the revealed differences in soil properties.
Green capital East of the Leitha? The chances and disadvantages of major cities in the Pannonian Basin to win the European Green Capital Award
Authors: Schmeller Dalma , Pirisi Gábor
Published: September 2023

This study focuses on the chances of major cities (over 100,000 inhabitants) in the Pannonian Basin to win the European Green Capital Award. The 28 cities covered by the analysis can be divided into two groups: eleven cities that have already applied (one of them, Ljubljana was a previous winner) and seventeen cities that have not yet applied for the award. During the research, we divided the cities according to these two groups. In the study we applied various statistical and spatial analysis methods to capture similarities and differences in their environmental indicators. The results show that there are no significant differences in environmental indices between these two groups, and the values of the 2016 winner city (Ljubljana) are most similar to Austrian, Slovenian, and Croatian cities. Furthermore, based on the results of the similarity search, it can be stated that the further east we go, the less similar the examined cities are to Ljubljana. We also examined the probability of reaching the finals, indicating that cities that have not yet applied have a low likelihood of winning the award.
Pánek, J. (ed.): Geoparticipatory Spatial Tools
Authors: Tóbiás Katinka
Published: September 2023

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APROXIMAÇÕES DO PENSAMENTO DE PATRÍCIA HILL COLLINS PARA A REFLEXÃO DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL DEMOCRÁTICA, NÃO SEXISTA E ANTIRRACISTA
Authors: De Paulo Ribeiro Leppos Denise Aparecida , Ruiz Duran Gisele Caroline , Santos Pinto Adriana
Published: September 2023

Vivenciamos tempos sombrios, os quais reverberam e naturalizam discursos perversos, antidemocráticos, misóginos e racistas. Neste sentido, a presente pesquisa objetiva articular alguns conceitos desenvolvidos por Patrícia Hill Collins com a educação, especialmente, a educação infantil, traçando paralelos e contribuições que nos ajudam a pensar o trabalho com bebês e crianças [bem] pequenas a partir de uma perspectiva feminista interseccional. Oportunizando e produzindo, deste modo, uma educação infantil antirracista, não sexista e voltada para a justiça social, desconstruindo estereótipos cristalizados e normatizados socialmente. Neste trabalho, exibiremos, primeiramente, um breve contexto histórico social da autora em questão. Em seguida, discorreremos sobre alguns dos importantes conceitos da extensa e profunda obra de Collins e, por último, refletiremos como tais concepções podem se aproximar da educação infantil, partindo da premissa de que é possível oferecer uma educação emancipatória e comprometida com a justiça social para bebês e crianças [bem] pequenas. Cabe salientar que os estudos do feminismo negro e da educação infantil se aproximam em interface com as discussões envolvendo relações de gênero, classe, raça, violência e eliminação das desigualdades, partindo do pressuposto que a educação infantil é um potente lugar das diferenças e da construção de resistências, mas que também pode perpetuar o racismo e outras formas de opressão e de submissão, motivo pelo qual se faz tão necessário e emergente pensar e refletir sobre tais questionamentos.
COLETÂNEA FEMINISTA
Authors: Braga Moruzzi Andrea , De Oliveira Mestra Simone
Published: September 2023

O presente dossiê, intitulado “Coletâneas feministas: diálogos com a Educação” tem por objetivo apresentar diferentes autoras feministas e algumas de suas obras de maneira a analisá-las no escopo e em diálogos com a Educação
O ARCO-ÍRIS TREMULANDO: A BANDEIRA DOS CORPOS LGBTI+
Authors: Vicenzi Piero
Published: September 2023

Este texto objetiva argumentar a noção dos corpos LGBTI+ enquanto corpos-bandeira, tendo por base a ênfase na centralidade do corpo na contemporaneidade do Movimento LGBTI+ Brasileiro em um contexto sociopolítico de desinstitucionalização e de uma ostensiva onda conservadora. Para tal, se utiliza de revisão bibliográfica de categorias centrais à discussão como gênero, sexualidade, biopolítica e Movimento LGBTI+ Brasileiro. Nesse sentido, parte do entendimento do corpo enquanto elemento sui generis nas relações sociais, criador e reprodutor de espaços e, consequentemente, de poder, regulado por uma biopolítica expressa em uma necropolítica que expõe determinados corpos a uma vida precária. Assim, compreende gênero e sexualidade enquanto características inscritas socialmente nos corpos, atos performativos discursivamente condicionados. Dessa forma, romper com discursos hegemônicos, configura-se um ato político de resistência cotidiana, ainda mais se tratando do Brasil, país que há anos figura no primeiro lugar da lista dos países que mais matam LGBTI+ no mundo. Por fim, se conclui que apesar de avanços respaldados por marcos legais, corpos LGBTI+ ainda precisam resistir no Brasil para efetivar tais marcos e para sobreviver, para refutar discursos hegemônicos de poder e possibilitar outros discursos, sem deixar de considerar o entrecruzamento de categorias como raça e classe. A ênfase na experiência legitima a apropriação de lugares de fala que questionam e reivindicam lugares de escuta em vias da manutenção de um tensionamento constante às estruturas e discursos hegemônicos.
O CORPO E A PRODUÇÃO DA MASCULINIDADE EM LIVROS DIDÁTICOS DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Silva Duarte Marcos Felipe , da Silva Costa Cristine Fernanda , Crystina Santos Annanda , Ronie Sá-Silva Jackson
Published: September 2023

Considerando o impacto sociocultural que os discursos sobre o corpo masculino têm na produção da masculinidade, que a escola e os livros didáticos são instâncias de representação deste corpo, objetivamos analisar os discursos sobre o corpo masculino em cinco coleções de livros didáticos de Ciências do Ensino Fundamental. A partir de trechos de textos, imagens do corpo humano e ilustrações que exaltam a ideia do masculino compreendemos que o discurso predominante é o biológico higienista, que os livros ensaiam discussões sobre relações de gênero, mas que de um modo geral são insuficientes, apontando assim para a necessidade de um currículo que integre os aspectos socioculturais aos biológicos.
(RE)PRODUÇÃO DE GÊNERO E RELAÇÕES DE PODER
Authors: Pereira de Oliveira Flávio
Published: September 2023

O presente texto desenvolve uma tessitura crítico-epistêmica acerca das ofensivas do capital em sua faze monopolista, tendo como referência as opressões de raça, gênero e classe, porque dessas se retroalimenta metabolicamente. A escrita reflexiva é emergente dos estudos e pesquisas construídos no âmbito do grupo de pesquisa D´GENERUS e do Doutorado em Educação junto a UFPel, e representa um acúmulo teórico-epistêmico com fator de impacto no exercício de inteligibilizar a realidade e sua (re)configuração. Para tanto, faz frente ao objeto em estudo ancorado nos fundamentos da corrente filosófica do materialismo histórico e dialético, em diálogo horizontal com as interseccionalidades de raça, gênero e classe, por entender que essas se constituem marcadores de análises sociais centrais para a compreensão dos processos que engendram as opressões de gênero, e que a ciência do capital silencia. Tem por objetivo a intenção de refletir e problematizar sobre como o patriarcado tem sido movimentado para subsidiar a reificação capitalista, centralizado a (re)produção do gênero. O estudo segue afirmando que as opressões de gênero são um produto do capitalismo e sua importância incide na tenacidade do capital.
Community Empowerment Model Through Village Cash For Work Program During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sumaryatiningsih Siti , Hardjono Hardjono
Published: October 2023

The Village Cash for Work Program meets the criteria for community empowerment. PKTD fulfills all aspects of community empowerment both definitively, principles, steps and goals according to Mardikanto's empowerment theory. The purpose of this study was to develop a model of community empowerment through PKTD during the pandemic in Bangunjiwo Village, Kapanewon Kasihan, Bantul Regency, DIY. This research is a qualitative research with a qualitative descriptive model. The analysis was carried out from the results of observations, interviews, documentation, written notes. In addition, as data triangulation, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted which involved PKTD stakeholders. This research is located in Bangunjiwo Village, Kapanewon Kasihan, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The results of this study are that there are two models of community empowerment in Bangunjiwo. These two empowerment models are influenced by the geographical location of the program. The closer to the settlements has the higher the participation rate and the higher program outcomes. The changes of village fund priorities in 2020 with an allocation of 30% wages, and 2021 50% wages. Last, road class has an effect on the authority and subsequent compensation. So they need for a correct understanding of local village-scale assets and authorities.
Periprosthetic fractures after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review
Authors: Otworowski Maciej , Grzelecki Dariusz , Starszak Krzysztof , Boszczyk Andrzej , Piorunek Mateusz , Kordasiewicz Bartłomiej
Published: October 2023

Purpose

The goal of this study was to review available literature on periprosthetic shoulder fractures to evaluate epidemiology, risk factors and support clinical decision-making regarding diagnostics, preoperative planning, and treatment options.

Methods

Two authors cross-checked the PubMed and Web of Science medical databases. The inclusion criteria were as follows: original human studies published in English, with the timeframe not limited, and the following keywords were used: ‘periprosthetic shoulder fracture,’ ‘total shoulder arthroplasty periprosthetic fractures,’ ‘total shoulder arthroplasty fracture,’ and ‘total shoulder replacement periprosthetic fracture.’ Seventy articles were included in the review. All articles were retrieved using the aforementioned criteria.

Results

The fracture rate associated with total shoulder arthroplasty varied between 0 and 47.6%. Risk factors for periprosthetic fractures were female gender, body mass index < 25 kg/m2, smoking, rheumatoid arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. The most commonly used classification is the Wright and Coefield classification. Periprosthetic fractures can be treated both, conservatively and operatively.

Conclusion

Periprosthetic fracture frequency after shoulder arthroplasty ranges from 0 to 47.6%. The most common location of the fracture is the humerus and most commonly occurs intraoperatively. The most important factor influencing treatment is stem stability. Fractures with stem instability require revision arthroplasty with stem replacement. Fractures with a stable stem depending on the location, displacement and bone stock quality can be treated both conservatively and operatively. For internal fixation plates with cables and screws are most commonly used.
The Impact of Family Background on Subject Selection in Senior Secondary School Students in the Context of the Reform of College Entrance Examination: An Empirical Study Based on Survey Data from Zhejiang Province
Authors: Liang Xiaoyu , Zhang Jianzhen
Published: September 2023

Subject selection is one of the key components in the new college entrance examination system. This study analyzed the data from a sample survey of college entrance examination participants in Zhejiang Province between 2017 and 2020 using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, cross analysis, and binary logistic regression in an effort to research into the impact of family background on subject selection and academic achievements in senior secondary school students. Research findings showed that: (i) Students from families of higher social and economic status were more likely to be academically high-achieving; (ii) Student family background had a significant impact on their subject selection, specifically represented by a positive effect of home economic capital on student choice of subjects requiring higher learning costs, a positive effect of family perception of the importance of mathematics, physics, and chemistry on student choice of science subjects, and a positive effect of family cultural environment on student choice of liberal arts subjects; (iii) Personal factors such as gender and academic results are crucial for students’ decisions on subject selection, with male and high-performing students showing preferences for science subjects.
Obesity and Cognition: What Do We Need to Do?
Authors: Oyabu Hayashida
Published: September 2023

The influence of obesity on cognition is a growing concern in the disciplines of public health and neuroscience. As the global prevalence of obesity continues to rise, it is increasingly evident that excess adiposity is not only a risk factor for various physical health conditions but also exerts a substantial influence on cognitive function. There are associations between obesity and cognitive deficits, particularly in memory, executive function, and attention, according to research. Given the profound societal and individual repercussions of cognitive impairment, it is imperative to develop comprehensive strategies to address this complex relationship. These strategies should include early prevention efforts, interprofessional healthcare models, and policies promoting healthy lifestyles. By addressing the impact of obesity on cognition with these multifaceted strategies, we can preserve cognitive health and mitigate the cognitive decline associated with this global health issue. To refine these strategies and advance our comprehension of the obesity-cognition nexus, additional research and interdisciplinary collaboration will be essential.