bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Classification of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subtypes Defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on High-order Brain Functional Network
Authors: Chen Yuna , Lyu Wenjiao , Lu Weiye , Zhao Kui , Tan Xin , Qin Chunhong , Huang Haoming , Qiu Wenbin , Wang Jiahe , Shao Cui , Qiu Shijun , Li Saimei
Published: June 2023

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cases have various complications in multiple organs, including the brain. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the clinical appearance of T2DM can be divided into two syndromes, namely a Deficiency Syndrome and an Excess Syndrome, depending on the patient’s clinical symptoms, pulse and tongue appearance. However, the differences between TCM of T2DM-related subtypes remain unclear. Compared to the conventional static functional connectivity (FC), dynamic FC constitutes a promising strategy for objective and non-invasive identification of possible imaging biomarkers of T2DM Deficiency and Excess Syndromes and may serve as effective diagnostic features for differentiating these two subtypes. This work aimed to utilize high-order FC to identify abnormal connectomics patterns in the Deficiency and Excess Syndromes of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus using a multivariable, machine learning-based method. We first constructed large-scale high-order brain networks by analyzing the temporal synchronization of the dynamic FC time series among various pairs of cerebral regions. Subsequently, this information was employed to classify the T2DM Deficiency and Excess Syndromes using a support vector machine model. The built model had an 80% accuracy in distinguishing T2DM Deficiency Syndrome from T2DM Excess Syndrome, and detected aberrant high-order FC patterns between them. Furthermore, widespread connectivity alterations were identified, which reflected T2DM subtypes. Therefore, these findings provide valuable insights into the TCM understanding of T2DM.
A New Numerical Method for Solving Neuro-Cognitive Models via Chebyshev Deep Neural Network (CDNN)
Authors: Mohammadi Kimia Mohammadi , Babaei Maryam , Hajimohammadi Zeinab , Parand Kourosh
Published: June 2023

One of the fundamental applications of artificial neural networks is solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) which has been considered in this paper. We have created an effective method by combining the spectral methods and multi-layer perceptron to solve Generalized Fitzhugh–Nagumo (GFHN) equation. In this method, we have used Chebyshev polynomials as activation functions of the multi-layer perceptron. In order to solve PDEs, independent variables, which are collocation points, have been used as input dataset. Furthermore, the loss function has been constructed from the residual of the equation and its boundary condition. Minimizing the loss function has adjusted the appropriate values for the parameters of the network. Hence, the network has shown an outstanding performance not only on the training dataset but also on the Unseen data. Some numerical examples and a comparison between the results of our proposed method and other existing approaches have been provided to show the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method. For this purpose different cases such as linear, nonlinear and multi dimensional equations are considered.
Promoter hypermethylation of neural-related genes relates to stemness in solid cancers
Authors: idris musa , Coussement Louis , Alves Maria M. , de Meyer Tim , Melotte Veerle
Published: June 2023

Background
DNA hypermethylation is an epigenetic feature that modulates gene expression, and its deregulation is observed in cancer. Previously, we identified a neural-related DNA hypermethylation fingerprint in colon cancer, where most of the top hypermethylated and downregulated genes have known functions in the nervous system. To evaluate the presence of this signature and its relevance to carcinogenesis in general, we considered 16 solid cancer types available in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA).
Results
All tested cancers showed significant enrichment for neural-related genes amongst hypermethylated genes. This signature was already present in two premalignant tissue types, and could not be explained by potential confounders such as bivalency status or tumor purity. Further characterization of the neural-related DNA hypermethylation signature in colon cancer showed particular enrichment for genes that are overexpressed during neural differentiation. Lastly, an analysis of upstream regulators identified RE1-Silencing Transcription factor (REST) as a potential mediator of this DNA methylation signature.
Conclusion:
Our study confirms the presence of neural-related DNA hypermethylation fingerprint in various cancers, of genes linked to neural differentiation, and points to REST as a possible regulator of this mechanism. We propose that this fingerprint indicates an involvement of DNA hypermethylation in the preservation of neural stemness in cancer cells.
Tactile Hallucinations Alleviated by Pselaphesia Counterstimulation: A case report
Authors: Kalita Shweta , Mehdiratta Nikita , Birwatkar Drushti , Hirsch Alan
Published: June 2023

Objective: Treatment of haptic hallucinations using tactile counterstimulation.
Introduction: The specific management through applying tactile counterstimulation for haptic hallucination has not heretofore been presented.
Case presentation: This 23-year-old right-handed male with nine past hospitalizations for depression, alcohol abuse, and manic episodes presents with means of the perception that hands were touching him and sexually stimulating him. He would feel the specter’s hand or arm but not see the person. Usually, it was the same friendly woman. He would feel the touch around his chest, shoulders, or genitals. Her fingers would move in one place for 2-5 minutes, and occur 6-8 times a day. He would sometimes feel her elbows on his breasts, and the sensation would resolve when he put his hand on the region where the sensations were felt and would recur when he removed his hand. Mental Status Examination: Alert. Oriented x2. Cooperative, poor judgment and insight. Immediate Recall: able to recall six digits forwards and four digits backward. Interpretation of similarities concretely. Animal Fluency Test: 15 (abnormal). Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale: 25 (very severe suicide ideation).
Conclusions: Tactile counterstimulation may have acted as a distractor, causing a change of focus from the hallucinations to the actual physical stimulus. Alternatively, through stimulating large sensory fibers, potential sources of such tactile hallucinations, including the posterior cingulate cortex, may have been inhibited. In those who present with tactile hallucinations, a trial of counterstimulation tactile therapy may be worthwhile.
Study on arc shape, weldment microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V welded by FFDP TIG waveform
Authors: Kuang Yingwei , Jia Jianjun , Zhu Zeguang , Gui Zixiao , Tian Jiyu , Wang Zhenmin
Published: June 2023

Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy weldments were prepared by the conventional TIG and fast frequency double pulse TIG (FFDP TIG) waveforms. Arc shape, microstructure and mechanical properties of weldments were investigated. The arc core area of the FFDP TIG shrink gradually, the weldment fusion zone (FZ) width and heat affected zone (HAZ) width reduced by 18.2% and 31.3%. The molten pool intensive stirring effect and the heat input reduction by FFDP TIG waveform, resulting in the prior β grain size decreased by 55.6% and refinement of martensite αʹ structures. Microhardness, tensile strength of FFDP TIG weldment were higher than that of conventional TIG, the tensile strength and elongation reached 98.4% and 65.6% of the base metal, respectively. The results show that FFDP-TIG process improve the Ti-6Al-4V weldment microstructure and mechanical properties and can exhibit excellent performance in the practical applications.
The exposure of the world’s mountains to global change drivers
Authors: Dragonetti Chiara , Daskalova Gergana , Marco Moreno Di
Published: June 2023

Mountain areas around the world are exposed to different drivers of global change, facing a dichotomy between being both climatic refugia and highly sensitive ecosystems. Through two different metrics, the velocity and the magnitude of change, we quantified the exposure of the world’s mountains to three drivers of change: climate, land-use, and human population density. We estimated the acceleration of global change in mountain areas by comparing past (1975–2005) versus future (2020–2050) exposure to each driver. We found that Africa’s and Oceania’s mountains face the highest levels of future exposure to multiple drivers of change and will require strong adaptation strategies to preserve human activities and biodiversity. European mountains, in contrast, experience relatively limited exposure to global change, and could act as refugia. This knowledge can be used to prioritize proactive local-scale assessments and intervention to mitigate the risks faced by mountain biodiversity and mountain communities.
Suicidal Behaviors and Emotional Distress among University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Muyeed Abdul , Mohsin Md. , Alam Md. Badsha , Mahmud Sultan , Hossain Md. Nowshad , Khatun Mst. Monira , Mamduda Nazratun Nayem
Published: June 2023

Background
The prevalence of suicidal behaviors among young people especially among university students is rising alarmingly worldwide. This study aimed to assess the suicidal risks and emotional distress among university students in Bangladesh.
Materials and Methods
The data were collected from different universities in Bangladesh from June 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, using a convenience sampling technique. Depression, anxiety, and stress were measured using a 21-point depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21); insomnia was measured using the insomnia severity index (ISI), and the suicidal behaviors questionnaire revised (SBQ-R) was used to measure suicidal behaviors. Data were analyzed using STATA (version 16) software.
Results
Out of 620 students, 47.26% were females, and the mean age of the students was 22.66 (SD = 1.95) years. The prevalence of suicidal behaviors was found 20.2% among the students. In addition, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia were found 46.5%, 55.2%, 28.1%, and 20.7% respectively. It was found that the students who had depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia symptoms had the prevalence of suicidal behaviors at 33.33%, 29.53%, 41.95%, and 42.19% respectively. Furthermore, the students who had depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia were found to show 2.00 (1.11–3.62)**, 1.83 (0.99–3.38)*, 2.04 (1.15–3.65)**, and 1.97 (1.17–3.32)** times higher likelihood of suicidal behaviors compared to those without these symptoms.
Conclusion and Suggestions
The results of the study suggest that mental health-related disorders like depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia are significantly associated with the likelihood of suicidal tendencies among university students in Bangladesh.
Learning complex systems dynamics from vector fields over discrete measure spaces
Authors: Solis Ingrid Membrillo , Rossem Maria Van , Madeleine Tristan , Podoliak Nina , Orlova Tetiana , D'Alessandro Giampaolo , Brodzki Jacek , Kaczmarek Malgosia
Published: June 2023

A complex system is formed by entities that, through their interactions and dependencies, give rise
to a unified whole with properties and behaviour distinct from those of its constituent parts. Examples
of complex systems include the human brain, living cells, organisms, soft matter materials, the Earth’s
global climate, ecosystems and the economy. A large number of entities and dependencies produce high
dimensional non-linear dynamics, which make the modelling, classification and prediction of complex
systems dynamics a major challenge. Advances in modern information technology have made possible a
successful use of data-driven approaches to the study of dynamical systems. However, in the particular
case of complex systems there are still important open questions to address such as large and complex data
sets analysis, dimensionality reduction, phase space reconstruction and global attractor classification.
In this paper we introduce the theory of vector fields over discrete measure spaces to analyse data
structurally complex, such as images, image gradients, and real and vector valued functions over simplicial
complexes. We apply our framework to the analysis of data obtained from numerical solutions of equations
commonly used in biology and physics to model a variety of complex systems. We show that our
geometric framework, together with multidimensional scaling, an unsupervised learning method, can be
successfully used in the analysis of large data sets for dimensionality reduction, mode decomposition and
global attractor characterisation of complex systems dynamics. These results pave the way towards the
characterisation and understanding of a number of complex dynamical systems.
Residual matrix product state for machine learning
Authors: Meng Ye-Ming , Zhang Jing , Zhang Peng , Gao Chao , Ran Shi-Ju
Published: June 2023

Tensor network, which originates from quantum physics, is emerging as an efficient tool for classical and quantum machine learning. Nevertheless, there still exists a considerable accuracy gap between tensor network and the sophisticated neural network models for classical machine learning. In this work, we combine the ideas of matrix product state (MPS), the simplest tensor network structure, and residual neural network and propose the residual matrix product state (ResMPS). The ResMPS can be treated as a network where its layers map the "hidden" features to the outputs (e.g., classifications), and the variational parameters of the layers are the functions of the features of the samples (e.g., pixels of images). This is different from neural network, where the layers map feed-forwardly the features to the output. The ResMPS can equip with the non-linear activations and dropout layers, and outperforms the state-of-the-art tensor network models in terms of efficiency, stability, and expression power. Besides, ResMPS is interpretable from the perspective of polynomial expansion, where the factorization and exponential machines naturally emerge. Our work contributes to connecting and hybridizing neural and tensor networks, which is crucial to further enhance our understanding of the working mechanisms and improve the performance of both models.
Storytelling: Online Stories and Public Consciousness
Authors: Ravochkin Nikita , Ankiri Enis
Published: June 2023

Online stories posted in domestic and foreign social networks are a special case of storytelling, i.e., a method of transmitting information as a visual or audio-visual personal and subjective narrative that presupposes no mutual correspondence between this subjective knowledge and reality. The article describes theoretical approaches to the study of online narrative as a tool for influencing public consciousness. The authors used such methods as the analysis of secondary sources, empirical observation, and description to study online stories published in Russian and foreign social networks. Interdisciplinary scientific literature made it possible to draw a number of conclusions about the significant influencing potential of this type of storytelling. The genre relies on emotional impact: stories are short, convenient, and clear enough to represent large amounts of information and axiological attitudes. The narrative nature of the phenomenon provides both the fascination of the content consumed and the depth of its cognitive and behavioral influence on the imaginary communities of modern society and their individual representatives.
Virtual Communication Etiquette and Its Features
Authors: Ryabova Marina
Published: June 2023

The article describes the concept of network etiquette, or virtual communication etiquette, as a special type of communication carried out with the help of technical means. The research objective was to characterize netiquette and its basic rules. The review includes domestic and foreign publications on the theory of communication and speech etiquette. The list of methods includes general scientific methods of description, analysis, categorization, classification, and comparison, as well as some elements of interpretive stylistic analysis. Politeness is the main principle of netiquette: it serves as a regulator of communicative behavior. Polite online behavior includes greetings and addresses by name; a ban on excessive emoticons, insults, and profanity; abuse of abbreviations; compliance with the basic punctuation rules; personal signature, etc. Netiquette also follows the rules of communication established by a particular network resource or platform.
Digital Footprints in Ecology: Empirical Research
Authors: Schekotin Evgeniy , Dunaeva Darya , Basina Polina , Vakhrameev Pavel
Published: June 2023

In addition to the environmental data (i.e., data that has been produced and collected by professional ecologists to solve certain environmental problems), other sources of open data can be used to study environmental problems. For example, data created by users for other purposes and extracted from social media can be used to study biodiversity, monitor environment and analyze environmental practices. The article represents a summary of such an empirical study that featured messages about air pollution in the city of Cherepovets published in the VKontakte social network. The study covered the period from January 01, 2020, to October 31, 2022. The methodology included the following steps: selecting relevant network communities; uploading and classifying the relevant messages; thematic modeling and content analysis. The sample included 48 messages that introduced the problem of air pollution in Cherepovets. The PolyAnalyst data analysis platform revealed the following most common phrases: polluting substance, atmospheric air, harmful substance, ammonia emission, liquid complex fertilizers, ammonia concentration. The article also contains a list of industrial enterprises mentioned as polluting agents. The results illustrate the opinions of social net users about the quality of air in Cherepovets. It can be concluded that social networks might help monitor the interest in environmental problems, because they shape the environmental agenda ahead of television and other information sources.
Quantifying the impact of the urban karst on infiltrated stormwater
Authors: Poozan Abolfazl , Burns Matthew James , Arora Meenakshi , Western Andrew William
Published: June 2023

Urbanization alters the flow regime of streams, including increasing the frequency and magnitude of storm flows, along with reducing baseflows. An increasingly common management strategy is stormwater infiltration, which is thought to reduce surface runoff and recharge groundwater and thus restore lost baseflows to streams. Recent research has pointed to considerable uncertainty on the fate of infiltrated stormwater, particularly due to the presence of human-made underground infrastructure – e.g. sewer and water supply pipes and telecommunication cables. Such infrastructure is commonly housed in trenches partially filled with highly permeable material which can cause urban karst like flow conditions. We used a dynamic subsurface flow model (HYDRUS-3D) to predict the impact of the urban karst on the fate of infiltrated stormwater. The model was constructed with the presence of a sewer pipe situated between an infiltration basin and a stream. The model predicted that the impact of the urban karst on infiltrated stormwater increases with higher groundwater levels, and greater contrast between hydraulic conductivity of regional soil and gravel which surrounds the sewer pipe. Results suggest that it is important to consider the impact of the urban karst in cases where the goal of stormwater infiltration is baseflow restoration.
The Role of Probiotics in Improving Food Safety: Inactivation of
Pathogens and Biological Toxins
Authors: Ansari Fereshteh , Lee Chi-Ching , Rashidimehr Azadeh , Eskandari Soheyl , Joshua Ashaolu Tolulope , Mirzakhani Esmaeel , Pourjafar Hadi , Jafari Seid Mahdi
Published: June 2023

Currently, many advances have been made in avoiding food contamination by numerous
pathogenic and toxigenic microorganisms. Many studies have shown that different probiotics,
in addition to having beneficial effects on the host’s health, have a very good ability to eliminate
and neutralize pathogens and their toxins in foods which leads to enhanced food safety. The present
review purposes to comprehensively discuss the role of probiotics in improving food safety
by inactivating pathogens (bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasite agents) and neutralizing their toxins
in food products. Some recent examples in terms of the anti-microbial activities of probiotics in
the body after consuming contaminated food have also been mentioned. This review shows that
different probiotics have the potential to inactivate pathogens and neutralize and detoxify various
biological agents in foods, as well as in the host body after consumption.
Nano Architect-Based Targeted Delivery Systems for Diabetic Nephropathy:
A Review
Authors: Rawat Aruna , Jhawat Vikas , Dutt Rohit
Published: June 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a long-lasting disease that is very common in the age group above
20 years and is characterized by hyperglycemia with other complications like Diabetic Nephropathy
(DN). The management of DN focuses on mainly four regions: reduction of cardiovascular
risks, control of blood glycemic levels, control of the blood pressure (BP) profile, and the use of
therenin-angiotensin system (RAS). Although BP management and RAS-acting agents can postpone
the onset of DN, they cannot prevent it. In the modern era, nanotechnological interventions
have spread rapidly in the field of medicine. Patient defiance is considered important in diabetes
management when long-term or continuous management is required. Nano pharmaceuticals have
been shown to increase compliance of diabetic patients by providing multiple ways of drug delivery,
controlling release profile, increasing biological steadiness, targeting efficacy, and decreasing
toxic profile. Nanoscale formulations of botanical antidiabetic molecules improve clinical efficacy
and treatment compliance by overcoming associated biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic barriers.
Therefore, the development of nanopharmaceuticals can be considered to be a possible answer
to attain the finest scientific effect of the plant-based anti-diabetic molecule. Nevertheless, further
studies are needed to create clinical research-based and therapeutically effective nanoforms of antidiabetic
plant-based molecules to combat the most dreaded disease of diabetes and its known present
complications.
Change in Cultivation of Bajra in Haryana and Rajasthan
Authors: Saroy Kiran , Bishnoi Raveena , Chandra Mishra Ratish
Published: June 2023

Background:

Bajra (Pennisetum glaucum) is the main coarse cereal crop grown mainly
in Africa and Asia. In India, it is mainly grown in Rajasthan and Haryana. It is cultivated in the dry
and warm climatic regions. It is a Kharif crop that is grown at the start of the season’s first monsoon.

Objective:

This study aimed to explore the change in the cultivation of bajra in two states, Haryana
and Rajasthan. Cultivation means how the crop is grown in any particular area and what steps are
taken to improve the growth of crops.

Methods:

In this study, different aspects like area, productivity, and yield were studied from 2018
to 2020, and data were compiled for all these factors in both states with the help of various literature
research.

Results:

This study demonstrated that the growth trends in the area under cultivation, productivity,
and yield of bajra increased from 2018 to 2020 due to stability in yield, price (MRP), and insured
marketing. All the results and data were obtained from different published sources in these two
states.

Conclusion:

This review gives a brief account of the changes in the cultivation of bajra in two different
states, Haryana and Rajasthan. The expansion of the area of bajra is due to the use of good
quality seeds, the use of hybrids, and the adaption of good agricultural practices, and it is also the
reason for an increase in production and yield.
Ayush Kwath: A Major Contribution of Ayurveda in Preventing COVID-
19 Infection
Authors: Katoch Priya , Raina Kirti , Sharma Rohit , Sharma Rohit , Chaudhary Ashun
Published: June 2023

Background:

Ayush Kwath is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation (PHF) of dry Tulsi
leaves, Cinnamon bark, Sunthi rhizome, and black pepper fruit.

Methods:

This PHF contain phytochemicals that help in boosting immunity; hence, it is suggested as a
preventive measure against the coronavirus. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system that offers
treatment for various diseases with the help of herbal, animal, or mineral-based formulations. Currently, the entire globe is facing the challenge of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 19) is a highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2) that belongs to a large family of coronaviruses.

Results:

Most people who are affected by this virus experience mild to moderate symptoms of pneumonia, but older people or those with weakened immune systems, for example, those suffering from
cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or chronic respiratory diseases, are more likely to develop serious respiratory illnesses. As there is no registered medicine against COVID-19, strengthening the
immune system is an effective way to tackle this disease.

Conclusion:

Ayush Kwath, a natural immunity booster, has been approved by the Ministry of
AYUSH as a prophylactic measure to fight against novel coronavirus infection.
Recent Advancements in Novel Formulations of Anti-psoriatic Agents for
Effective Delivery: Clinical Importance and Patent Survey
Authors: Dadwal Nikhil , Kurmi Balak Das , Singh Dilpreet , Singh Amrinder
Published: June 2023

Background:

An autoimmune-mediated dermatological ailment featuring recurrent episodes is
acknowledged as psoriasis. Around the world, 2–3% of people suffer from this autoimmune skin condition.

Objectives:

The primary goal of the current review is to analyse and determine the effectiveness of conventional
and emerging nano technological strategies to alleviate psoriasis and discuss future perspectives.

Methods:

A thorough search of numerous electronic databases, including Science Direct, Scopus,
Google Scholar, Clinical Trials, Google Patents, Research Gate, and PubMed, yielded all the data used
in this review paper about the management of psoriasis via various anti-psoriatic agent and nanotechnology
approaches. Keywords such as topical, liposomes, niosomes, micro needles, clinical trials, patents,
pathogenesis, biosimilars, cytokines, and other pertinent words were investigated.

Results:

Nano technological approaches are gaining prominence since they enable targeted delivery,
rapid onset of action with limited systemic exposure. Researchers have investigated innovative, alternative
therapeutic approaches that are both secure and efficient for treating psoriatic conditions. Further,
the potential role of numerous psoriatic conventional therapies has been explored. The patents granted
or in process to address psoriasis via topical route have been well explored. Modern nanotechnology has
made it possible for pharmaceuticals to be delivered with improved physical, chemical, pharmacokinetic,
and pharmacodynamic qualities. Despite extensive research complete cure for psoriasis is hampered.

Conclusion:

Relying on the extensive literature review, it can be inferred that nanoparticles based novel
delivery strategies have the possibility of enhancing the pharmacological activity and eliminating or resolving
problems associated with this ailment. The different drug delivery systems available for the
treatment of psoriasis along with the clinical trials in different stages, patents in process and granted, the
commercialized status of therapeutic molecules, and the future of research in this area have been thoroughly
reviewed.
Impacts of Nanofluids and Nanomaterials on Environment and Human
Health: A Review
Authors: Bhattacharjee Bijoya , Dutta Shreyashree , Maity Torshaa , Dey Sharadia , Mondal Sabyasachi , Bhowmick Subhrojyoti
Published: June 2023

The terms nanoscience and nanotechnology are associated with almost every major industry in
today’s fast growing and fast-moving world. Along with the intense growth of nanotechnology, an extensive
number of newer formulations developed to contribute to the futuristic demands. Nanofluid is a fluid
containing nanometre sized particles which enhance the particular properties of that liquid designed for a
particular purpose. From automobiles to simple cosmetics, the use of nanotechnology has significantly
increased productivity and effectiveness. As every coin has two sides, the advancement of nanotechnology
is a boon, but it is also leading to future disasters. Nanofluids have extensive applications in today’s
life. The use of nanofluids has increased significantly. For example, without lubricants, the heavy industrial
machinery or common automobile like bicycle, car and truck, their efficiency will reduce to a massive
extent. Nanofluids are found in the forms of cosmetics and detergents in every household. As
nanofluids have become an essential part of human life, for which nanoparticals, get easily released and
disposed of into the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. This alarming rate of release and disposal
of nanoparticles leads to environmental pollution and imbalance in the biosphere. This imbalance and
high rate of emission of nanoparticles in the atmosphere is eventually entering the interstitium and thus
affect the lungs and other organ systems. This study aims to highlight the major effects of nanoparticles
on the environment and human health.
Essential Oils: An Overview of Extraction Methods and Food Applications
Authors: Crescente Giuseppina , Bouymajane Aziz , Cascone Giovanni , Squillaci Giuseppe , Morana Alessandra , Moccia Stefania
Published: June 2023

Essential oils are naturally extracted plant constituents that are characterized by their vol-atility, which in turn is associated with distinctive smell and fragrance characteristics. They consist of a mixture of different molecules, generally terpenes, and can be extracted from many parts of plants, such as leaves, buds, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, twigs, herbs, wood, and fruits. Several methods of extracting essential oils are available, including conventional methods and advanced techniques, each with its advantages and disadvantages. As a result, advanced methods are more suitable than conventional ones due to their environmental friendliness, high yield and efficiency, shorter extraction time, and low energy consumption. Further, essential oils possess antimicrobial properties due to the high concentration of chemical compounds that act through a variety of mech-anisms, resulting in a synergistic action. Due to their antimicrobial properties, essential oils could play a role in maintaining food security by inhibiting the growth and proliferation of microorgan-isms in food. However, their low water solubility, as well as their instability, limit their application. To this purpose, several delivery systems have been discussed as strategies to overcome their appli-cation drawbacks. In the end, the choice of the appropriate extraction method and delivery systems can be a link between their traditional use and promising applications in several fields.
Posyandu Financing at The District Stunting Management Locus: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Rahmawati Lina , Rahfiludin M. Zen , Kartasurya Martha Irene
Published: June 2023

The prevalence of stunting among under-fives in Indonesia is still high, including in Tegal Regency, one of the loci for stunting reduction. To prevent stunting, the growth and development of children under five are monitored at integrated service posts (posyandu). Some problems in posyandu include an inadequate budget allocation for cadre incentives and the supplementary feeding program and inadequate tools and supporting facilities. This study aims to investigate posyandu funding in the district locus for reducing stunting. This research employed a qualitative approach. Data were collected by document studies and in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview. Data saturation was achieved after involving ten informants. The informants were posyandu program holders (main informants), sub-coordinators of the Health Office, heads of the community health centre (puskesmas) from four puskesmas, i.e., two puskesmas with a high prevalence of stunting and two puskesmas with a low prevalence of stunting. Three themes were generated in this study: funding sources, funding allocations, and efforts to fulfil funding. The results revealed that posyandu funds come from the government, the business sector, and the community. Posyandu's funds are allocated for the incentives and training of cadres, the fulfilment of standardized anthropometric supporting tools and facilities, and the supplementary feeding program. Advocacy for posyandu funding was conducted through development planning meetings, Healthy Village Houses, stunting discussions, and cross-sector coordination. Overall, the variety in posyandu finance is consistent with the norms and circumstances of the locals in each area. Cross-sector cooperation must also be strengthened to address the posyandu's operational requirements.
Family Support for COVID-19 Vaccination in Older Adults: Scoping Review
Authors: Resna Riksa Wibawa , Amanda Tiara , Nofiantoro Wahyu , Mustajidah Mustajidah , Ashbahna Dwi Meilina , Iskandar Rachmayanti , Susilawati Susi
Published: June 2023

Older adults are the group that has the lowest COVID-19 vaccination coverage of all age groups. Information about the safety and side effects of vaccines is a factor that causes older adults not to be vaccinated. Family as the closest support system for older adults is vital to achieving COVID-19 Vaccination. This study aimed to explore the various types of support families provide to older adults in the COVID-19 vaccination process based on published research articles. In this scoping review, the authors used four databases, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane, Pubmed, and Google Scholar, like other reference sources, to obtain eleven articles discussing family support for the COVID-19 vaccination process. Results Based on the study using the PRISMA diagram, seven articles were eligible with the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this scoping review; from this article, it was found that the support provided by the family during the COVID-19 vaccination process in the older adults consisted of emotional, accessibility, and informational support. Providing information accompanied by solid motivation from the family is the key to the success of the COVID-19 vaccination process in older adults. Ease of accessibility is the main supporting factor beyond the motivation and information provided by the family.
Scoping Review: The Role of Personal Resilience and Personality Traits of Health Professionals In The Implementation of Interprofessional Collaboration Practice In Hospital
Authors: Madu Yunita Gabriela , Solon Mery
Published: June 2023

Health workers have a major role in increasing public satisfaction and assessing the quality of hospital health services. To answer and get this, hospitals must pass the accreditation stage through the hospital accreditation committee, namely by having criteria for the National Hospital Accreditation Standard is Interprofessional Collaboration (IPCP) but challenges between fellow professions and from themselves because there is still autonomy from each profession. Autonomy is also a coping method health professionals use to overcome challenges. The purpose is to examine the role of personal resilience and personality traits of health professionals in IPCP implementation in hospitals. A scoping review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines for a scoping review. The study was performed on six databases (PubMed, Clinical Key, ProQuest, EBSCO, Scopus, and Science Direct) for relevant papers published between 2017 and 2021. Search terms included "Resilience AND Personality, "Health Professionals", "Interprofessional Collaboration Practice", AND "Hospital." Eight articles were included in this review. The study showed that personal resilience and personality traits determined the success of IPCP implementation in the hospital, which was influenced by education, training, management support, and hospital facilities and infrastructure. Conclusion: The role of each health professional's personal resilience and personality traits affects the quality of IPCP implementation in the hospital. Recommendation: IPCP can improve the quality of service in hospitals by facilitating health professional knowledge and skills about interprofessional collaboration, especially in implementing case management in hospitals.
Metafora binatang dalam ungkapan idiomatik bahasa Aceh
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: June 2023

Masyarakat Aceh sering menggunakan simbol-simbol verbal  yang ditamsilkan pada binatang ketika berkomunikasi atau menyampaikan pesan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengklasifikasikan dan mendeskripsikan karakter dan tindakan seseorang yang dipandang positif yang harus dianut, atau yang dipandang negatif yang harus dijauhkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. data penelitian ini berupa data tulis dan data lisan. Data tulis diperoleh dari cerita rakyat Aceh dan Peribahasa Aceh yang diterbitkan oleh Proyek Penelitian dan Pencatatan Kebudayaan Daerah. Data lisan diperoleh dari informan melalui teknik wawancara, pegamatan tidak berperan serta, dan pengamatan berperan serta. Di samping itu, penulis juga  menggunakan data buatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada tiga metafora binatang yang digunakan oleh masyarakat Aceh ketika menyampaikan pesan kepada lawan tuturnya, yaitu metafora binatang piaraan (asèe ‘anjing’ dan mie ‘kucing’), metafora binatang ternak  (kamèng ‘kambing’, aneuk iték ‘anak itik’, iték ‘itik/bebek’, manok ‘ayam’, keubeue ‘kerbau’, dan leumo ‘lembu’), dan metafora binatang liar (gajah ‘gajah’, bue ‘monyet’, abô ‘siput’, buya ‘buaya’, rimueng ‘harimau’, bui ‘babi’, cangguek ‘kodok’, dan tupè ‘tupai’). Penggunaan metafora binatang tersebut dapat dikatakan berkonotasi positif. Makna dan maksud yang ditamsilkan pada binatang tersebut bertujuan untuk membimbing, menasihati, dan memberi motivasi.   Kata Kunci: metafora binatang, ungkapan, bahasa Aceh AbstractThe people of Aceh often use verbal symbols that are displayed on animals when communicating or conveying messages. This study aims to classify and describe the character and actions of a person who are seen as positive ones that should be imitated, or those that are seen as negative ones that should be avoided. This study used qualitative research methods. Data in the form of written data and oral data. The written data was obtained from Acehnese folklore and Acehnese proverbs published by the Regional Cultural Research and Recording Project. Oral data were obtained from informants through interview techniques, non-participating observations, and participating observations. In addition, the author also uses artificial data. The results show that there are three animal metaphors used by the Acehnese people when conveying messages to their interlocutors, consisting of metaphor of pets (asèe 'dog' and mie 'cat'), metaphor of livestock (kamèng 'goat', aneuk iték 'duck child'. ', iték 'duck/duck', manok 'chicken', keubeue 'buffalo', and leumo 'lembu'), and wild animal metaphors (elephant 'elephant', bue 'monkey', abô 'snail', buya 'crocodile' , rimueng 'tiger', bui 'pig', cangguek 'toad', and tupè 'squirrel'). The use of the animal metaphor can be said to have a positive connotation. The meaning and intent that is displayed on the animal aims to guide, advise, and motivate.Keywords: animal metaphors, expressions, Acehnese language
The maintenance of Malangan Javanese dialect in the trade transactions in the border area of Malang and Blitar
Authors: Khasanah Ismatul , Rusmawati Roosi , Mauliddian Khilmi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to observe the form of Javanese language in Malangan dialect in the trade transactions occurring in the border area between Malang and Blitar.  The research design used in this study is of qualitative research, namely providing an overview of a certain phenomenon as clear as possible.  The purpose of this research is to become a reference to a policy design in maintaining Malangan dialect, especially in border communities. The results of this research show that the maintenance of Javanese language in Malangan dialect in the domain of trade transaction in border areas is still well maintained. The process can be acknowledged from the words chosen and spoken in the domain of trade transactions by both buyers and sellers which represent the characteristics of Malangan dialect. In addition, even though there are sellers and buyers from different regions speaking different dialects, it does not restrain the native speakers of Malangan dialect from understanding their utterances. The factors that strengthen the maintenance of the Javanese language in Malangan dialect in the domain of trade transaction in the Malang and Blitar border area are: custom, speaker’s identity, geographical area, and a sense of dissimilarity from having and using different dialect.Keywords: border area, language maintenance, Malangan dialect, Mataraman dialect, trade transactions
Combining instruction and immersion to improve pronunciation: The case of Chinese students learning bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Suroso Suroso , Nursanti Emi , Wang Nan
Published: June 2023

In pronunciation classes, most teachers over-emphasize the accuracy part and ignore the fluency aspects (Elliot, 1995; Yoshida, 2016). To enhance both accuracy and fluency for Chinese students’ pronunciation in Bahasa Indonesia (BI), this study investigates the effects of combining instruction and immersion. This was classroom action research conducted for one semester at Qujing Normal University (QJNU), Yunnan Sheng, China. Audiolingual Method (ALM) with drilling technique was the instruction procedure while the outdoor project was the technique in the immersion. The research subjects were nine first-semester students in the Indonesian Language Department of QJNU. Their score improvements from the pre- to post-assessments indicate that combining these two methods is effective in enhancing students’ pronunciation in BI. The instruction conducted through explicit phonetic teaching and drilling is appropriate for habituating them with accurate pronunciation. Meanwhile, the fun and enjoyable immersion in contextual settings boosts their fluency and gives them opportunities to explore and practice using the words they have learned in real contexts. Along with pronunciation improvement, enhancement in students’ learning attitude and engagement in the learning activities are the other benefits that may contribute to their success in gaining full fluency in the second language. Keywords: drilling, immersion, pronunciation, Chinese students, BIPA
The conversion of cognitive interjections in classical English literature into Indonesian
Authors: Ma'shumah Nadia Khumairo , Nur Syamsi Arif , Widyastuti Susana
Published: June 2023

Translating interjections is notoriously challenging. Aside from their ambiguous and context-dependent meanings, they also express emotions through broadly suggestive sensations, attitudes, and states of mind. This study attempts to uncover emotional meanings embedded in cognitive interjections, the conversion strategies of cognitive interjections, and how the conversion strategies affect correspondence and equivalence. The data were interjective expressions in the classic English literature entitled "Charlotte's Web" and its Indonesian translation "Laba-Laba and Jaring Kesayangannya", which were scrutinized using content-based mixed methods. The emotional meanings were explored using Jovanović’s (2004) theory. The conversion was identified by cultivating Cuenca (2006)'s and Baker (1992)’s proposals. Meanwhile, the implication of the conversions was observed by considering formal correspondence and meaning equivalence. The results suggest that: first, different types of emotional meaning are found in both ST and TT, i.e. anger, disagreement, enquiry, ensurement, hesitation, irritation, pleasure, realization, relief, soothe, and triumph. Second, four conversion strategies are deployed by the translator from English to Indonesian version, i.e. (1) conversion using a similar form and meaning; (2) conversion using a similar form, meaning, and literal translation (triplets) and (3) the conversion through deletion, with the first one as the most often used. Third, while the first two conversions were applicable for producing equivalent expressions, whereas the translator, on the whole, maintains a formal correspondence that equalizes the meaning, the last results in some degree of emotional meaning deviations. This study has demonstrated how inappropriate strategies of rendering interjections may cause distortion of the author’s original idea and ruin or reduce the emotional expressiveness in the text. Keywords: conversion, cognitive interjections, literary translation, translation equivalence
Challenges Encountered by SMEs in Tourism Industry: A review from 2017 to 2021
Authors: Md Ramli Adilah , Khairanni Asby Putriku Nuraishah , Mohd Noor Harifah , Afrizal Teuku
Published: June 2023

The tourism industry worldwide has decreased because of restrictions on the entry of tourists due to the pandemic of Covid19. This study explores the challenges SMEs face through this pandemic through literature studies. The systematic literature review (SLR) method was used to examine and analyses all extant research articles published in Google Scholar from 2017 to 2021. Articles analysed by the keywords: SMEs, Challenge, and Tourism. Based on the findings, the challenges faced by SMEs can be categorised into internal and external factors that may influence SMEs, especially in the tourism industry, which includes the food industry.
Informiranost studenata o tumorima testisa
Authors: Popović Antonija , Markić Dean
Published: June 2023

Cilj: Ispitati upućenost studenata o tumorima testisa, poznavanju samopregleda i motiviranosti da steknu dodatna znanja o ovoj bolesti. Ispitanici i metode: U istraživanje je bilo uključeno 116 studenata Sveučilišta u Rijeci. Prvu grupu (42 studenta) sačinjavali su studenti prve godine Odjela za informatiku, drugu su grupu sačinjavala 44 studenata druge godine Odjela za informatiku, a 30 mladića ostale studentske populacije sačinjavalo je treću grupu. Za istraživanje se koristio anonimni anketni upitnik s 18 pitanja. Rezultati: Medijan dobi u prvoj i trećoj grupi bio je 19 godina, a u drugoj grupi 20 godina. Najveći broj studenata dolazio je iz Primorsko-goranske županije. O tumorima testisa čulo je 71,4 % studenata iz prve grupe, 93,2 % studenata iz druge grupe i 90 % studenata iz treće grupe. Najvažniji izvor informacija za sve tri grupe su Internet i televizija. Samopregled testisa učinilo je 57,8 % ispitanika, a samo njih 45,7 % zna kako ga ispravno učiniti. Zaključci: Studenti su putem Interneta i televizije upoznati s tumorima testisa i imaju želju da budu još bolje informirani. Samopregled testisa, kojim se ova bolest može otkriti, provodi samo oko 50 % studenata, a manje od 50 % ih zna kako ga i učiniti, što je nezadovoljavajuće. Podatci dobiveni našom studijom pokazuju kako je neophodno provesti edukaciju studenata o ovom zdravstvenom problemu.