bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMBERDAYAAN INTERNET SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT PAGERGUNUNG 2 SITIMULYO DLINGO BANTUL
Authors: Ade Nur Liscyaningsih Ike , Fakhrurreza Muhammad , Astari Fisnandya Meita , Nugroho Anshor
Published: June 2024

In line with the development of human resources that are increasingly advanced, the use of the internet for promotion is increasingly profitable in the economy of micro, small and medium enterprises. One of the uses of internet technology for business actors is by carrying out product promotion activities using the internet. Pager Gunung 2 is a village that has its main income by selling homemade products that are directly sold to the surrounding community. The purpose of holding a Community Service program in Padukuhan Pager Gunung 2 is to empower the community by utilizing the internet as a product promotion medium to have high promotional competitiveness. Counseling is carried out by direct interaction with the audience and practical methods are carried out by simulating the creation of social media accounts. Counseling was carried out well and delivered as expected, the basic material and methods of implementation were conveyed as a whole. Audiences have also been able to create social media accounts to promote their products.
PUBLIC SPEAKING BAGI REMAJA MASJID KELURAHAN TUAHMADANI KECAMATAN TUAH MADANI KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Rustam Afrinaldy , Mahyarni  , Mahmuzar  , Afrizal  , Fahrurozi  , Indrayani Henni , Astuti  , Meflinda  , Zulhaida  , Sandora Meri , Putra Ilham Chnadra , Yeti Febru Dekmi , Rimet
Published: June 2024

This community service aims to improve public speaking skills for mosque youth in the Tuahmadani Village, Tuah Madani District, Pekanbaru City. Public speaking is an important skill for teenagers, because it can help them convey ideas, communicate effectively, and build self-confidence. The method used in this service is an intensive training approach. The service team will work with mosque administrators and young people to organize a series of public speaking trainings. The training materials will cover public speaking techniques, managing anxiety when speaking in front of a crowd, using the right body language, and how to compose and deliver a persuasive speech. The expected result of this service is an increase in public speaking skills for mosque youth in the Tuahmadani Village. With these skills, it is hoped that youth will be able to speak more confidently and effectively, and be able to convey positive messages to their peers and the surrounding community..
Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Pengelolaan Keuangan Masjid Untuk Meningkatkan Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas Dana Masjid
Authors: Syarfan La Ode , Wahyudi Septian
Published: June 2024

Pengabdian masyarakat ini berjudul pendidikan dan pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan masjid untuk meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dana masjid di masjid Ar-Raudah jalan Air Dingin IV Rt 05/Rw 04 Kelurahan Air Dingin Kecamatan Bukit Raya kota Pekanbaru.Tujuan dari Pengabdian Masyarakat ini adalah dengan dilakukannya PKM ini maka baik dosen dan mahasiswa dapat memberikan manfaat kepada masyarakat serta dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dosen dan mahasiswa dalam bekerja sama dengan mitra terkait atau pengurus masjid selain itu juga dapat menerapkan ilmu pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh dosen dan mahasiswa yang diberikan kepada masyarakat untuk memberikan solusi atas semua permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh takmir atau pengurus masjid. 2. Dapat meningkatkan kemampuan para takmir atau pengurus masjid dalam hal pengelolaan keuangan, dapat menyusun laporan keuangan sehingga dapat menigkatkan kepercayaan warga, masyarakat para jama’ah dan juga oleh para donatur untuk menyumbangkan uangnya kepada masjid Ar-Raudah dengan keilmuan dosen yang telah dimiliki.
 
Metode yang digunakan ada enam tahapan yaitu tahap pertama adalah tim  melakukan observasi lapangan pra kegiatan untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pengurus masjid Ar-Raudah. Tahap ke dua adalah  tim mengumpulkan data dari pra kegiatan tersebut dan menentukan permasalahan yang didapatkan dan memberikan solusi yang akan ditawarkan. Tahap ke tiga adalah tim membuat proposal lengkap dengan semua permasalahan dan solusi yang ditawarkan. Tahap ke empat adalah tim melakukan persiapan apa saja yang akan dilaksanakan pada saat kegiatan PKM dan pembagian tugas masing-masing serta melakukan koordinasi dengan mitra untuk menentukan jadwal kegiatan PKM akan dilakukan. Tahap ke lima adalah tim PKM melaksanakan praktek pendampingan langsung dengan memberikan pendidikan dan pelatihan tentang bagaimana cara menyusun laporan keuangan masjid yang sesuai dengan PSAK No.45 yang dihadiri oleh ketua RT, jemaah dan pengurus masjid. Tahap ke enam adalah tim melakukan evalusi kegiatan PKM yaitu dengan melihat sejauh mana ketercapaian indikator keberhasilan kegiatan dan manfaat yang didapat oleh mitra, jadi pada saat akhir kegiatan tim PKM memberikan waktu kepada Mitra untuk memberikan saran ataupun saran kepada tim PKM untuk keberlanjutan program berikutnya. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah tim pengabdian dapat memberikan informasi dan ilmu pengetahaun kepada pengurus masjid Ar-Raudah tentang bagaimana cara membuat, menyusun laporan keuangan yang sesuai denagn PSAK No.45 dan mengelola  keuangan masjid yang baik dan benar guna membangun kepercayaan masyarakat.
Psikoedukasi : Pentingnya Pengetahuan tentang Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus dan Pelatihan Kemampuan Resiliensi Guru PAUD pada Sekolah Ramah Anak (SRA) di TK Pembina 1 Pekanbaru
Authors: Alucyana  , Rizal Irfani , Raihana
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui pentingnya pengetahuan tentang anak berkebutuhan khusus dan pelatihan kemampuan resiliensi guru PAUD pada sekolah ramah anak (SRA) di TK Pembina 1 Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi bergabungnya anak berkebutuhan khusus dan anak Normal pada pembelajaran di TK Pembina 1 Pekanbaru, guru tidak mengetahui bagaimana caranya menghadapi anak anak berkebutuhan khusus dikelas sehingga kondisi tersebut membuat guru lelah secara fisik, mental dan mudah stress serta membuat guru menyerah, emosional sehingga siswa normal yang lain menjadi terbaikan pula. Metode pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini menggunakan dua tahap yakni tahap persiapan dan tahap pelaksanaan. Metode pelatihan yang digunakan yakni metode ceramah, praktik, observasi dan refleksi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa adanya perubahan pemahaman yang awalnya tidak tahu menjadi tahu tentang apa itu Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus, jenis jenis anak berkebutuhan khusus, bagaimana menghadapi Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di kelas, memahami tentang Resiliensi dan mengetahui bagaimana menjadi Resilien.
GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN ISLAM DI MTS N 1 NATUNA KEPULAUAN RIAU
Authors: Dwi Wahyuni Novia , Fitriani  , Faizah Ida Nur
Published: June 2024

Kepemimpinan memegang peranan yang sangat penting dalam menentukan berhasil atau tidaknya suatu organisasi/instansi. Alasan penting mengapa kepemimpinan itu penting adalah sebagai landasan membangun organisasi yang kuat. Dalam masyarakat yang beradab, kepemimpinan dibangun atas dasar konsensus nilai-nilai kearifan lokal. Jika budaya dan kearifan lokal dikaitkan dengan aktivitas kepemimpinan, maka hal tersebut menjadi satu kesatuan yang tidak dapat dipisahkan. Natuna memiliki banyak wilayah yang masih sulit diakses. Kesulitan ini berdampak pada rendahnya kualitas pendidikan di daerah-daerah tersebut. Salah satunya adalah MTS Negeri 1 Natuna. Meski letak MTS Negeri 1 Natuna tidak begitu jauh dari ibu kota, namun sulitnya akses transportasi dan jauhnya sekolah tersebut dari pemukiman mengakibatkan rendahnya kualitas pendidikan di sana jika dibandingkan dengan sekolah lain di sekitarnya. Untuk itu perlu diadakan seminar edukasi tentang gaya kepemimpinan dalam Islam guna meningkatkan kualitas output.
OPTIMALISASI KINERJA KELOMPOK TANI HUTAN (KTH) LEMBAGA MASYARAKAT DESA HUTAN (LMDH) ARGO MULYO KABUPATEN WONOSOBO JAWA TENGAH MELALUI PELATIHAN KETERAMPILAN PRODUKSI DAN PEMASARAN BAMBU CENDANI
Authors: Weningsih Sri , Darmanto  , Aisyah Siti , Wahyudi Heri , Darojah Rani , Harta Ridho
Published: June 2024

Salah satu masalah yang dihadapi Kelompok Tani Hutan (KTH) Lembaga Masyarakat Desa Hutan (LMDH) Argo Mulyo Desa Tambi, Kecamatan Kejajar, Kabupaten Wonosobo adalah belum memadainya alat bantu pengolah bambu cendani sehingga berakibat pada kurang maksimalnya anggota KTH dalam memproduksi bambu cendani dan pada gilirannya berdampak kurang optimalnya   produksi dan pemasaran bambu cendani. Tujuan diselenggarakannya pengabdian kepada masyarakat pada tahun kedua ini  adalah menyediakan mesin pengolah bambu cendani sekaligus memberikan ketrampilan bagi anggota KTH baik pria maupun wanita pada LMDH Argo Mulyo  dalam  menggunakan mesin pengolah bambu cendani  dengan tujuan mengoptimalkan produksi dan pemasaran bambu cendani. Kegiatan pelatihan ketrampilan diselenggarakan pada tanggal 19 September 2023     bagi para anggota KTH pada LMDH Argo Mulyo Argo Mulyo, Desa Tambi, Kecamatan Kejajar, Kabupaten Wonosobo dengan mengundang praktisi pengolah bambu cendani. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan adanya ketrampilan dasar bagi para anggota KTH dalam menggunakan mesin pengolah bambu dan membuat produk hasil olahan bambu. Ketrampilan tersebut perlu diasah terus menerus sehingga para anggota KTH mampu menguasai penggunaan mesin pengolah bambu sekaligus trampil dalam membuat produk hasil olahan bambu yang berkualitas.
IMPLEMENTATION OF E-PROCUREMENT IN THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE GOODS AND SERVICES PROCUREMENT WORK UNIT KARIMUN DISTRICT
Authors: Novita Frinda , Maya Nadila  , Azmi
Published: June 2024

This research is motivated by the implementation of e-procurement in the procurement of goods and services at the Karimun Regency Goods and Services Procurement Work Unit, which is still not optimal and has obstacles in the implementation process. The research aims to determine the implementation of e-procurement in the procurement of goods and services, to find out the supporting factors and inhibiting factors in the process of implementing e-procurement in the procurement of goods and services at the Karimun Regency Goods and Services Procurement Work Unit. The data analysis used is qualitative with data collection techniques, namely interviews, observation, and documentation. The sampling techniques used in this research were purposive samples and snowball samples. In this study, 7 people met the sample characteristics. This research uses the theoretical basis of policy implementation by George C Edward III. The results of this research show that the implementation of e-procurement in the procurement of goods and services at the Karimun Regency Goods and Services Procurement Work Unit is generally good but not yet optimal in terms of the number of human resources, equipment resources, budget resources, and fragmentation
Rivalry of Issues in the Public Sphere: How are Ecologycal Issues Positioned in the 2019 Political Party campaigns?
Authors: Hendy  , Erison Yendra , Choirunnisa
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research is to trace environmental issues in the arena of electoral political battles, namely political parties in 2019. The concern so far in electoral political practice, environmental issues in the series of election activities are rarely discussed. As a result, environmental issues are so close to society, as if they have become elite issues as a result of the failure of political parties to bring this issue into the public sphere. The research method in this research is descriptive qualitative with a library research approach. Validation of this research data uses the triangulation method. Researchers collect data through various documents, media or other sources such as books, journals, news, or aggregate data originating from formal institutions such as election bureaucracy institutions and political parties. The research results show that the production of environmental issues presented by political parties in Indonesia is very weak. Environmental issues that should be public issues seem to be private issues. This can be seen in a series of good campaign processes carried out by political parties. Political party campaigns are still minimal and do not even mention environmental issues in their campaigns. Environmental issues, which should be equal to issues of health, education, employment, transportation, politics and security, are being sharply dichotomized in the public sphere. Therefore, the positioning of environmental issues is important for political parties to be involved in public issues that should be so.
Diseñar lejos de la capital
Authors: Massaguer Lluc
Published: June 2024

Hace veinte años, estudiar diseño implicaba un periplo que conllevaba trasladarse a Barcelona o a Madrid, centros neurálgicos de la profesión. Aparte de las escuelas de diseño, allí encontrabas las bibliotecas especializadas, los quioscos donde podías comprar revistas que venían directas de Londres y los EE. UU., las exposiciones y acontecimientos donde se encontraba el bullicio del sector creativo. «Todo esto eran campos» y las cosas han cambiado. ¿Se puede diseñar lejos de la capital?
Rapid Algorithm for Generating and Selecting Optimal Metro Train Speed Curves Based on Alpha Zero and Expert Experience
Authors: CHEN Dewang , WU Zhongjie , LU Yuqi , ZHAO Wendi , LIN Zhiming
Published: June 2024

According to the current research status of urban rail transit’s fully automatic operation (FAO), the train driving speed curves are usually obtained through simulation and calculation. The train driving speed curves obtained by this method not only have low efficiency but also are not suitable for complex road conditions. Inspired by AlphaZero, a reinforcement learning algorithm that utilised vast amounts of artificial data to defeat AlphaGo, an AI Go program, this paper investigates and analyses methods for rapidly generating a large number of speed curves and selecting those with superior performance for train operation. Firstly, we use the powerful third-party library in Python as the basis, combined with the idea of AlphaZero, to produce artificial speed curves for metro train driving. Secondly, we set relevant parameters with reference to expert experience to quickly produce massive reasonable artificial speed curves. Thirdly, we analysed relevant indicators such as energy consumption, running time error and passenger comfort to select some speed curves with better comprehensive performance. Finally, through the many observations with different running distances and different speed limits, we found that the speed curves produced and selected by our algorithm are more productive, diverse and conducive to the research of train driving operation than the actual data from traditional manual driving and ATO (automatic train operation) system.
Road-Rail Intermodal Hubs Site Selection Based on Road Freight Demand Mining – A Case from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
Authors: OU Qichen , GAN Mi , AN Meitong , WANG Yichen
Published: June 2024

This study introduces a holistic framework for optimising road-rail intermodal hub locations based on real regional freight data and railway station information. The primary objective is to enhance railway transportation capacity, thereby facilitating the development of a low-carbon transport system. Research begins by scrutinising the freight landscape in the region, focusing on transport volume, freight intensity, goods types and average delivery distances. Subsequently, data mining techniques, including DBSCAN clustering and frequent itemset mining, are employed to uncover freight demand hotspots across both spatial and temporal dimensions. Based on these findings, a mathematical model for hub location selection is constructed, along with criteria for goods categories suitable for rail transportation. Ultimately, using the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region as a case study, 12 road-rail intermodal hubs are identified, along with the main cargo types best suited for rail transport within their respective service areas. This transition is expected to result in an annual reduction of 470,000 tons of regional carbon emissions. The proposed method framework provides valuable guidance and practical insights for the optimisation of freight structures in various regions. Furthermore, it aligns with contemporary environmental and sustainability objectives, contributing to the broader goal of establishing low-carbon transport systems.
Cooperative Strategy for Airline Code-Share Agreements – A Comparative
Authors: TENG Lan , TANG Mincong
Published: June 2024

Members of marketing airline alliances cooperatively book seats from the operating airline and compete with each other in the market. This paper models and discusses two types of bargaining pricing processes: representative-based and agent-based cooperative bargaining. It also considers the internal negotiation mechanism within the marketing airline alliance for representative-based bargaining. Using a cooperative bargaining approach, the effects of marketing airline mergers in code-share agreements with the operating airline are analysed. The performance of two sub-strategies under representative-based bargaining is compared with the non-cooperative case. The study concludes that representative-based bargaining without internal negotiation intensifies competition, while representative-based bargaining with internal negotiation has the opposite effect. Cooperative bargaining with internal negotiation benefits both the marketing airlines and the operating airline, whereas representative-based bargaining without internal negotiation may result in a total profit loss. The choice of which bargaining strategy to adopt depends on the bargaining power and the substitutability of different market airline brands. This research provides the basis and support for the formulation of pricing strategies in airline alliances' code-sharing.
Breastfeeding practices among women working in companies with breastfeeding support rooms: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Souza Carolina Belomo de , Santos Evangelia Kotzias Atherino dos , Venancio Sonia Isoyama , Silva Regina Paula Guimarães Vieira Cavalcante da
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The Breastfeeding Support Room is part of the Working Women's Breastfeeding Action and is an important strategy to increase breastfeeding rates. Objective: To identify the profile and breastfeeding practices of women employees who attended Breastfeeding Support Rooms. Methods: A cross-sectional research was conducted through convenience sampling of women working in companies with breastfeeding support rooms. A semi-structured questionnaire was applied through interviews and online self-completion. The association between the duration of breastfeeding and time of room use with socioeconomic variables and company characteristics was analyzed using Fisher's exact test. A significance level of 5% was considered. Results: 87% of the women breastfed exclusively for 6 months; 60.3% had an undergraduate or graduate degree; 66% breastfed throughout their child's second year of life; 41% used their company's Breastfeeding Support Room for 5 to 10 months and 100% of women had six months' maternity leave. Women who were married or in a civil union (96%) received the most support to continue breastfeeding after returning to work (p=0.03). Conclusion: This data can be used to propose improvements to this strategy or subsidize a large-scale expansion of Breastfeeding Support Rooms. It is imperative to reflect upon future actions so that these rooms reach a higher number of attendees.
Spontaneous human CD8 T cell and autoimmune encephalomyelitis-induced CD4/CD8 T cell lesions in the brain and spinal cord of HLA-DRB1*15-positive multiple sclerosis humanized immune system mice
Authors: Papazian Irini , Kourouvani Maria , Dagkonaki Anastasia , Gouzouasis Vasileios , Dimitrakopoulou Lila , Markoglou Nikolaos , Badounas Fotis , Tselios Theodore , Anagnostouli Maria , Probert Lesley
Published: June 2024

Autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) such as multiple sclerosis (MS) are only partially represented in current experimental models and the development of humanized immune mice is crucial for better understanding of immunopathogenesis and testing of therapeutics. We describe a humanized mouse model with several key features of MS. Severely immunodeficient B2m-NOG mice were transplanted with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from HLA-DRB1-typed MS and healthy (HI) donors and showed rapid engraftment by human T and B lymphocytes. Mice receiving cells from MS patients with recent/ongoing Epstein–Barr virus reactivation showed high B cell engraftment capacity. Both HLA-DRB1*15 (DR15) MS and DR15 HI mice, not HLA-DRB1*13 MS mice, developed human T cell infiltration of CNS borders and parenchyma. DR15 MS mice uniquely developed inflammatory lesions in brain and spinal cord gray matter, with spontaneous, hCD8 T cell lesions, and mixed hCD8/hCD4 T cell lesions in EAE immunized mice, with variation in localization and severity between different patient donors. Main limitations of this model for further development are poor monocyte engraftment and lack of demyelination, lymph node organization, and IgG responses. These results show that PBMC humanized mice represent promising research tools for investigating MS immunopathology in a patient-specific approach.
Chromosome Structure II: Stem-loops and Circle-loops
Authors: Ke Wenfan , Fujioka Miki , Schedl Paul , Jaynes James B.
Published: June 2024

The chromosomes in multicellular eukaryotes are organized into a series of topologically independent loops called TADs. In flies, TADs are formed by physical interactions between neighboring boundaries. Fly boundaries exhibit distinct partner preferences, and pairing interactions between boundaries are typically orientation-dependent. Pairing can be head-to-tail or head-to-head. The former generates a stem-loop TAD, while the latter gives a circle-loop TAD. The TAD that encompasses the
Drosophila even skipped
(
eve
) gene is formed by the head-to-tail pairing of the
nhomie
and
homie
boundaries. To explore the relationship between loop topology and the physical and regulatory landscape, we flanked the
nhomie
boundary region with two attP sites. The attP sites were then used to generate four boundary replacements:
λ DNA
,
nhomie forward
(WT orientation),
nhomie reverse
(opposite of WT orientation), and
homie forward
(same orientation as WT
homie
). The
nhomie forward
replacement restores the WT physical and regulatory landscape: In MicroC experiments, the
eve
TAD is a “volcano” triangle topped by a plume, and the
eve
gene and its regulatory elements are sequestered from interactions with neighbors. The
λ DNA
replacement lacks boundary function: the endpoint of the “new”
eve
TAD on the
nhomie
side is ill-defined, and
eve
stripe enhancers activate a nearby gene,
eIF3j.
While
nhomie reverse
and
homie forward
restore the
eve
TAD, the topology is a circle-loop, and this changes the local physical and regulatory landscape. In MicroC experiments, the
eve
TAD interacts with its neighbors, and the plume at the top of the
eve
triangle peak is instead flanked by a pair of “clouds” of contacts with the next-door TADs. Consistent with the loss of isolation afforded by the stem-loop topology, the
eve
enhancers weakly activate genes in the neighboring TADs. Conversely,
eve
function is partially disrupted.
Engineering PEG10 assembled endogenous virus-like particles with genetically encoded neoantigen peptides for cancer vaccination
Authors: Tang Ruijing , Guo Luobin , Wei Tingyu , Chen Tingting , Yang Huan , Ye Honghao , Lin Fangzhou , Zeng Yongyi , Yu Haijun , Cai Zhixiong , Liu Xiaolong
Published: June 2024

Tumor neoantigen peptide vaccines hold potential for boosting cancer immunotherapy, yet efficiently co-delivering peptides and adjuvants to antigen-presenting cells in vivo remains challenging. Virus-like particle (VLP), which is a kind of multiprotein structure organized as virus, can deliver therapeutic substances into cells and stimulate immune response. However, the weak targeted delivery of VLP in vivo and its susceptibility to neutralization by antibodies hinder their clinical applications. Here, we firstly designed a novel protein carrier using the mammalian-derived capsid protein PEG10, which can self-assemble into endogenous VLP (eVLP) with high protein loading and transfection efficiency. Then, an engineered tumor vaccine, named ePAC, was developed by packaging genetically encoded neoantigen into eVLP with further modification of CpG-ODN on its surface to serve as an adjuvant and targeting unit to dendritic cells (DCs). Significantly, ePAC can efficiently target and transport neoantigens to DCs, and promote DCs maturation to induce neoantigen-specific T cells. Moreover, in mouse orthotopic liver cancer and humanized mouse tumor models, ePAC combined with anti-TIM-3 exhibited remarkable antitumor efficacy. Overall, these results support that ePAC could be safely utilized as cancer vaccines for antitumor therapy, showing significant potential for clinical translation.
Identifying the source rookery of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) found in feeding grounds around the Korean Peninsula
Authors: Park Min-Woo , Kim Il-Hun , Park Jaejin , Yi Changho , Kim Min-Seop , Cho In-Young , Park Il-Kook , Noh Hee-Jin , Hong Sang Hee , Park Daesik
Published: June 2024

Determining the genetic diversity and source rookeries of sea turtles collected from feeding grounds can facilitate effective conservation initiatives. To ascertain the genetic composition and source rookery, we examined a partial sequence of the mitochondrial control region (CR, 796 bp) of 40 green turtles (Chelonia mydas) collected from feeding grounds around the Korean Peninsula between 2014 and 2022. We conducted genetic and mixed-stock analyses (MSA) and identified 10 CR haplotypes previously reported in Japanese populations. In the haplotype network, six, three, and one haplotype(s) grouped with the Japan, Indo-Pacific, and Central South Pacific clades, respectively. The primary rookeries of the green turtles were two distantly remote sites, Ogasawara (OGA) and Central Ryukyu Island (CRI), approximately 1,300 km apart from each other. Comparing three parameters (season, maturity, and specific feeding ground), we noted that OGA was mainly associated with summer and the Jeju Sea, whereas CRI was with fall and the East (Japan) Sea ground. The maturity did not show a distinct pattern. Our results indicate that green turtles in the feeding grounds around the Korean Peninsula originate mainly from the Japan MU and have genetic origins in the Japan, Indo-Pacific, and Central South Pacific clades. Our results provide crucial insights into rookeries and MUs, which are the focus of conservation efforts of the Republic of Korea and potential parties to collaborate for green turtle conservation.
Feeding habits of the Pacific Porgy Calamus brachysomus (Teleostei: Sparidae) in the central Gulf of California, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Authors: Veranes-Dip Anabel , Moreno-Sánchez Xchel G , Tripp-Valdez Arturo , Irigoyen-Arredondo Marina S , Abitia-Cárdenas Leonardo A
Published: June 2024

The Pacific Porgy (Calamus brachysomus) is a commercially important fish in Baja California Sur, Mexico, where it reproduces year-round. The feeding habits of fishes can change during reproductive stages in response to changes in energetic demand. The objective of this study was to characterize the trophic habits of the Pacific Porgy and how these varied by sex, reproductive stage, and season. Monthly samples were obtained from July 2015 to July 2016 in the central Gulf of California. The stomach contents of 235 specimens (108 males and 127 females) were analyzed. The trophic spectrum comprised 90 prey items, including 58 mollusks, 14 echinoderms, 13 arthropods, 2 chordates, 1 annelid, 1 poriferan, and algal remains. According to the prey-specific index of relative importance (%PSIRI), the most important prey items were the bivalves Transennella spp. (7.24%), Argopecten spp. (6.94%), Anadara spp. (6.25%), Septifer zeteki (6.19%), and Tivela spp. (6.1%). The trophic spectrum varied significantly by season but not by sex or reproductive stage. There were no significant interactions between sex and season or sex and reproductive stage. According to the Levin index, C. brachysomus exhibited a narrow trophic niche (Bi = 0.31). Costello graphs indicated the dominance of a few species, with shifts in the relative abundance of prey species. Based on the trophic analysis, C. brachysomus was classified as a tertiary consumer (3.18). Therefore, C. brachysomus represents an important link between upper and lower trophic levels. Based on these results, we inferred that the Pacific Porgy is an opportunistic predator that feeds actively during all reproductive stages. Thus, the energetic requirements needed for reproduction appear to be covered by the prey that comprise the trophic spectrum of C. brachysomus without this species needing to switch to more energy-rich prey.
Haemosuccus Pancreaticus as an Uncommon Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report
Authors: Linyu Visar , Naik Shweta , Gomes Civona , Fernandes Yasmin , Akami Kewecho
Published: June 2024

Haemosuccus Pancreaticus (HP) is a rare cause of upper Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Despite being a rarity, HP should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with upper GI bleeding and pancreatitis. This condition commonly occurs secondary to pseudoaneurysm formation in the setting of acute or chronic pancreatitis. Angiographic embolisation remains the gold standard for treatment, and the condition is associated with a high mortality rate, if left untreated. The authors discuss the case of a 40-year- old male who presented with upper GI bleeding secondary to HP. The imaging findings of HP are presented in the present case, including the “sentinel clot sign,” which is seldom seen but establishes the diagnosis of HP. Although HP is a rare and potentially life-threatening cause of upper GI bleeding, prompt diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce the mortality associated with HP.
Paediatric Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Shringi Siddhi , Agrawal Anil , Gadkari Pravin , Hingway Snehlata Ravindra
Published: June 2024

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a malignant disorder of the bone marrow in which there is maturational arrest in blood cell progenitors, resulting in the failure of normal haematopoiesis. Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APML) is a subtype of AML with a defined clinical course and a biology that is distinct from other forms of AML. Morphologically, the most common form of APML shows the presence of heavily granulated cells with folded and twisted nuclei in the bone marrow. Biologically, the cytogenetic changes define the syndrome, and molecular changes in the chromosomes play a critical role in leukaemogenesis. The occurrence of APML in the paediatric population is very rare, accounting for <5%. Here, a case is presented of a four- year-old child who with fever, one episode of non projectile vomiting, and two episodes of loose watery stools. Upon further investigation, the child had immature myeloid series cells in the peripheral blood smear, which on Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA), flow cytometry, and Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) confirmed a case of APML. A major manifestation of this chimeric Promyelocytic Leukaemia (PML)-Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha (RARA) protein is a maturation block at the promyelocyte stage of myeloid differentiation, leading to the accumulation of blasts and promyelocytes. Both Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods can detect the fusion gene, with PCR having the advantage of detecting the three major fusion transcripts and rare submicroscopic complex translocations. Additionally, quantitative PCR can be used to monitor minimal residual disease in APML following treatment. In this case, the patient survived her first episode of disease emergence, but during her relapse, she could not survive as she developed Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), possibly due to chemotherapeutic agents. The patient might have developed differentiation syndrome, in which there is a large and rapid release of cytokines from leukaemic cells affected by chemotherapy agents. The challenge in treating such cases is to overcome differentiation syndrome and find a new therapy options.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Associated Factors among Healthcare Practitioners at Vaccine Centres in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Alonazi Asma , Almesned Rahaf , Alhamad Ryouf , Alyousef Batool , Almutairi Saif , Kashoo Faizan
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) presents with symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness along the median nerve pathway. Risk factors include prolonged wrist positions, repetitive muscle contractions, and exposure to vibrations. Aim: To determine the prevalence of CTS among healthcare practitioners at vaccine facilities in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study on a total of 150 healthcare practitioners (aged 25-30 years) working in vaccination centres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were recruited. The study was conducted from November 2021 to March 2022. The authors collected demographic data, Body Mass Index (BMI) and work shift information, and administered two validated questionnaires, the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTSQ) and the Duruoz Hand Index (DHI). CTS symptoms were diagnosed using Phalen’s and Arm Raising Test (ART). Results: Of the 150 practitioners (aged 25-45 years), predominantly in the 25-30 age group, n=65 (44.0%) tested positive on the Phalen’s test, and n=65 (43.5%) on the ART. Females had higher BCTSQ scores, while DHI scores were similar across genders. Spearman's correlation analysis showed positive correlations between BCTSQ and DHI, and a moderate negative correlation between ART and DHI. Logistic regression analysed factors affecting the likelihood of CTS diagnosed by ART and Phalen’s Test. Higher BCTSQ and DHI scores increased the likelihood of CTS (ART: BCTSQ OR=0.843, DHI OR=1.064; Phalen’s Test: BCTSQ OR=0.830, DHI OR=1.069). Conclusion: During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID- 19) pandemic, the prevalence of CTS among healthcare practitioners at vaccine centres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia reached up to 43-44%. The present study highlights that day shift workers face a higher risk of CTS compared to night shift workers, likely due to heavier daytime workloads. This underscores the need for ergonomic interventions and workload management, especially during high-demand periods like the vaccination campaign, to safeguard healthcare workers’ health and productivity.
Exploring the Profile of Dairy Farmers in Jabalpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Somtiya Arpit , Naberia Seema , Rajan Parvez , Shrivastava Ashutosh , Singh Umesh
Published: June 2024

The investigation was conducted in Panagar and Jabalpur blocks of Jabalpur district, selecting 203 commercial dairy farmers purposively. According to the results, the majority (65.52 per cent) of the commercial dairy farmers were from the middle age group (36 to 55 years). Most of the respondents (32.51 per cent) had education up to high school level. Approximately half of the respondents (47.29 per cent) had medium-sized families (6 to 8 members). A majority (61.08 per cent) of the respondents had 9 to 16 years of experience in dairy farming. About half of the respondents (49.75 per cent) had low social participation. Most respondents (61.58 per cent) received only 1 to 2 training sessions about dairying. Approximately half (50.25 per cent) of the respondents were marginal farmers with land holdings up to 1 hectare. For 70.94 per cent of commercial dairy farmers, dairy farming was the major source of income. More than half (58.62 per cent) of the respondents had a herd size of 101 to 250 animals. The majority (66.01 per cent) of the respondents had a milk production of 251 to 1000 litres per day. More than half of the respondents (59.61 per cent) consumed 2.01 to 4 litres of milk per day for their own use. Most respondents (66.01 per cent) sold 251 to 1000 litres of milk per day. The majority (82.76 per cent) of the respondents processed only up to 100 litres of milk per day. Most respondents (92.61 per cent) had a net annual income of up to Rupees 29,13,600. More than half (54.19 per cent) of the respondents had a medium level of mass media exposure, and a higher percentage (52.71 per cent) of commercial dairy farmers had medium extension contact. More than half (55.67 per cent) of the respondents had a medium scientific orientation, majority (61.08 per cent) had medium economic motivation and a higher share (45.81 per cent) had a high level of knowledge about scientific dairy farming practices.
Behind the Glitz and Glamour: Experiences of Senior Highschool Students in Pageantry in Davao City, Philippines
Authors: Bañez Ella Jaya , Dayanghirang Sophia Maxine , Verceles Zara Daniella , Viola Giane Kate , Soriano Maria Natalia
Published: June 2024

Aims: To provide an overview of the experiences of Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao senior high school students who participate in pageantry, focusing on how they balance their personal lives and academic responsibilities.
Study Design: This research employs a descriptive qualitative design, generating data that describes the 'who, what, and where of events or experiences' (Kim et al., 2017).
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao, High School Department, from April to May 2023.
Methodology: The primary data sources were interview transcripts from four in-depth interviews (IDIs) and four focus group discussions (FGDs), involving eight participants. The participants were senior high school students who are current or former beauty pageant contestants, with at least one year of experience.
Results: The study covered the participants' lived experiences, coping mechanisms, and insights. It explored their struggles in maintaining well-being, peer encouragement, time management amidst responsibilities, and the character development fostered by their pageantry experiences. Participants shared how they managed pressures and expectations while balancing academics and pageantry, highlighting both common strategies and unique personal insights.
Conclusion: The research revealed the nuances of balancing academic responsibilities and pageantry. While common coping strategies were identified, each participant's unique perspective provided valuable insights into their individual approaches to managing pressures and expectations. Schools and support networks should offer targeted guidance and resources to help student pageant contestants manage their dual roles effectively, promoting a healthier balance between their academic and extracurricular commitments.
The Cause and Effects of Water Shortage in Ukhrul District, Manipur, India
Authors: Nakhedei Longreiwon , Roy Maitreyee
Published: June 2024

Water is an essential element and fundamental natural resources of human survival. It is a vital and inextricable part of human existence for the socio-economic development of the people of Ukhrul district. The methodology employed includes in-depth interviews, questionnaires, discussions, transient walk and field observation. Purposive sampling was used to select the localities and simple random sampling was used to select 500 respondents for the study. Data collected were analysed using SPSS 27. This paper investigated the socio-economic issues hindering water accessibility in Ukhrul town. The identified significant water sources ponds, springs, and the distribution system such as public hydrant, household pipeline and water vendors. The household pipeline in the study areas is not reliable because the water did not flow regularly and the respondents believed that available water is inadequate. Residents face acute water scarcity every year since the majority of the water sources dry up during the dry months from December to May. Scarcity of water has affected the daily lives and residents are now required to procure water from the dry-up ponds. The scarcity has been exacerbated by the population rise, inadequate water sources, lack of infrastructure and most importantly deforestation that has encroached upon habitats and forest cover, exacerbating the effects of climate change. It requires the concerted efforts of stakeholders and community to develop integrated approaches to overcome the multifaceted nature of water scarcity.
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella Species, Shigella Species and Escherichia coli among Children Suffering from Diarrhoea in Unguja - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Authors: Kheir Kheir M. , Mbwele Bernard , Omar Khadija N. , Nkungu Modester D. , Namkinga Lucy A.
Published: June 2024

Aims: This study aimed at providing evidence of the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns towards Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Escherichia coli among under-five children in Unguja – Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Study Design: Cross sectional design was used to collect samples from stool of children suffering from diarrhoea.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Zanzibar west urban region between October, 2019 to February, 2020.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2019 to February 2020. Random samples were collected to investigate the prevalence of Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Escherichia coli. The samples were cultured using Hektoen Enteric (HE) and Salmonella-Shigella agar. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done by Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method.
Results: A total of 159 stool samples were collected in the study; Salmonella spp. was identified 12/159 times (7.5%) of the total samples. Shigella spp. and E. coli were identified in 7/159 samples (4.4%) and 6/159 (3.7%), respectively. Children between 49 and 60 months showed low prevalence, while a high peak prevalence was reported for children between 7–12 months. All Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Escherichia coli species identified were sufficiently susceptible to chloramphenicol and ceftriaxone, with a varying pattern to azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, ampicillin, nalidixic acid and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Conclusion: We found Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Escherichia coli isolates in stools of children ≤ 5years from Unguja, Zanzibar, but all the isolates were susceptible to chloramphenicol and ceftriaxone but partially resistant to other tested antibiotics. Identifying resistant bacteria in this age group should be a concern for the public health authorities and trigger research into finding the cause.
An Economic Analysis of Broiler Production in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India
Authors: Patway Saurabh Kumar , Ramchandra
Published: June 2024

The present study was conducted to determine the cost of production, different costs, and the benefit-cost ratio incurred in broiler production in different farm size groups. The study was undertaken through a benchmark survey method by contacting 70 broiler farms, representing small, medium, and large farms. The average number of birds was 280 on small farms, 780 on medium farms, and 2970 on large farms. It was evident that the highest percentage was found on large farms, showing a strong correlation with farm size. Production costs per quintal reached their peak at Rs. 4426.00 in small farms, while large farms exhibited the lowest cost at Rs. 3606.00 per quintal. Medium-sized farms reported a cost of Rs. 3993.60 per quintal. On average, across the sample farms, the production cost per quintal stood at Rs. 4008.53. These figures underscore an inverse relationship between farm size and production costs per quintal, with smaller farms incurring higher costs per quintal compared to larger operations. The B.C. ratios were 1:1.44, 1:1.60, 1:1.77, and 1:1.60 for the small, medium, large, and sample averages, respectively. When all the inputs are combined, small, medium, and large farms are showing rising returns to scale.
Population, Distribution Structure, and Fishery Potential of the Golden Deep-Sea Crab, Chaceon somaliensis in the Kenyan Coast in East Africa
Authors: Mzungu Richard , Makokha Godfrey , Fondo Esther , Siljander Mika , Mueni Elizabeth , Kiilu Benedict
Published: June 2024

Aim: This study focused on Chaceon somaliensis, a species in the Geryonid family, which is commonly found in the Horn of Africa. The species has global commercial value, yet little is known about it. The study adds to our understanding of the species by identifying its distribution, population structure, and fisheries potential in the Kenyan Coast.
Methodology: Maxent modeling assessed the appropriate environmental variables and predicted potential species distribution and hotspot locations. Regression was used to explain C. somaliensis distribution and some aspects of the population structure.
Study Design: Analytical study.
Results: Stratification by depth was observed with large male crabs (carapace width>150 mm, weight=1100 g) found in shallower depths (depth<501 m), while females, smaller in size (carapace width =92 mm, weight=316 g), seemed to prefer higher depths of >500 m. The Males were dominant (0.94), and females and juveniles comprised only 0.06 of the population. The population was found to be skewed towards males of large size (carapace width > 140 mm, weight 1100 g). Bathymetry and environmental variables associated with feeding and nutrients, such as phytoplankton, iron, and silicate, were the best predictors of species presence. Potential sites and hotspot areas occurred on a ridge at gentle slopes (0.98°– 4.31), with the hotspot areas being spatially about 3,230 km2 of 61,694 km2.
Conclusion: The fishery was considered productive and suitable for maintaining marine biodiversity (catch> 94% adults). The male population should be monitored as it is the key indicator of the status of the fishery.
Thick Translation: A Conversation on Translating Indonesian Fiction
Authors: Garcia Michael Nieto
Published: June 2024

This conversation on translation theory and practice with Michael Nieto Garcia and a mixed group of State University of New York (SUNY) students took place on 29 October 2019 at the Potsdam campus in New York State. The talk/interview was conducted by the invitation of Professor Richard M. Henry for his Literature and Translation Studies course (LITR520), and it was supported by the Dorf Yes fund at SUNY Potsdam. Some additions were made to the interview transcript to provide explanatory context and to articulate key points. A concluding thoughts section was added to summarize some translation takeaways.
Analysis of Protein Turnover by Quantitative SNAP‐Based Pulse‐Chase Imaging
Authors: Bodor Dani L. , Rodríguez Mariluz Gómez , Moreno Nuno , Jansen Lars E.T.
Published: June 2012

Assessment of protein dynamics in living cells is crucial for understanding their biological properties and functions. The SNAP‐tag, a self labeling suicide enzyme, presents a tool with unique features that can be adopted for determining protein dynamics in living cells. Here we present detailed protocols for the use of SNAP in fluorescent pulse‐chase and quench‐chase‐pulse experiments. These time‐slicing methods provide powerful tools to assay and quantify the fate and turnover rate of proteins of different ages. We cover advantages and pitfalls of SNAP‐tagging in fixed‐ and live‐cell studies and evaluate the recently developed fast‐acting SNAPf variant. In addition, to facilitate the analysis of protein turnover datasets, we present an automated algorithm for spot recognition and quantification. Curr. Protoc. Cell Biol. 55:8.8.1‐8.8.34. © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.