bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimising High-throughput sequencing data analysis, from gene database selection to the analysis of compositional data: A case study on tropical soil nematodes
Authors: Wang Simin , Schneider Dominik , Hartke Tamara , Ballauff Johannes , Moura Carina , Schulz Garvin , Li Zhipeng , Polle Andrea , Daniel Rolf , Gailing Oliver , Irawan Bambang , Scheu Stefan , Krashevska Valentyna
Published: January 2024

High-throughput sequencing (HTS) provides an efficient and
cost-effective way to generate large amounts of sequence data. However,
marker-based methods and the resulting datasets come with a range of
challenges and disputes, including incomplete reference databases,
controversial sequence similarity thresholds for delineating taxa, and
downstream compositional data analysis. Here, we use HTS data from a
soil nematode biodiversity experiment to address the following
questions: (1) how the choice of reference database affects HTS data
analysis, (2) whether the same ecological patterns are detected with ASV
(100% similarity) versus classical OTU (97% similarity), and (3) how
different data normalization methods affect the recovery of beta
diversity patterns and identification of differentially abundant taxa.
At this time, the SILVA database performed better than PR2, assigning
more reads to family level and providing higher phylogenetic resolution.
ASV- and OTU-based alpha and beta diversity of nematodes correlated
closely, indicating that OTU-based studies represent useful reference
points. For downstream data analyses, our results indicate that
rarefaction-based methods are more vulnerable to missed findings, while
clr-transformation based methods may overestimate tested effects.
ANCOM-BC retains all data and accounts for uneven sampling fractions for
each sample, suggesting that this is currently the optimal method to
analyze compositional data. Overall, our study highlights the importance
of comparing and selecting taxonomic reference databases before data
analyses, and provides solid evidence for the similarity and
comparability between OTU- and ASV-based nematode studies. Further, the
results highlight the potential weakness of rarefaction-based and
clr-transformation based methods. We recommend future studies use ASV
and that both the taxonomic reference databases and normalization
strategies are carefully tested and selected before analyzing the data.
Associations between maternal first trimester SIMPLE nutritional score, early placental markers and pregnancy outcome: a prospective multicenter Italian study (SIMPLE study) protocol
Authors: Parisi Francesca , Coco Chiara , Cetin Irene
Published: January 2024

Currently, the adherence to nutritional guidelines is critically low,
with alarming rates of obesity worldwide and micronutrient deficiencies
documented even in industrialized countries. As a consequence,
nutritional screening and counselling represent a critical subject in
early pregnancy, aiming to improve pregnancy outcome and population
health. In this setting, the development of a simple and reproducible
nutritional checklist is of utmost importance. The Simple Study is a
longitudinal prospective multicenter study aiming to identify the
associations between nutritional habits in the first trimester, early
markers of placental function, and pregnancy outcome on a large
population of singleton pregnancies in Italy. Ongoing healthy singleton
pregnancies will be enrolled at the ultrasound scan of the first
trimester combined screening test (11+0-13+6 gestational weeks). A
nutritional score measuring the adherence to a healthy diet and
nutritional deficiencies will be collected at recruitment. Fetal
(crown-rump length, nuchal translucency, biparietal diameter, femur
length) and utero-placental (placental volume, uterine arteries Doppler
velocimetry) ultrasound data and biochemical placental markers
(Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP-A), free ß-Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin (HCG)) will be collected. Second and third trimester
ultrasound records and birth outcomes will be recorded from medical
registers. The present study will set the stage for introducing a
reproducible, time-saving and low-cost nutritional screening in
pregnancy. The nutritional score will allow the implementation of
specific corrective measures with potential large impact on placentation
and pregnancy outcome.
Unicuspid Unicommisural Aortic Valve in a Septuagenarian
Authors: Patel Sankalp P. , Cudemus Gaston A. , Navas Elsy V. , Cubeddu Robert J. , Pascotto Robert D. , D’Orazio Stephen E. , Solomon Brian J.
Published: January 2024

A 75-year-old woman presenting with dyspnea and chest pain underwent
cardiac catheterization revealing three-vessel coronary artery disease
with severe calcific aortic stenosis and dilated aortic root (Figure 1).
A multi-gated acquisition scan (MUGA) was performed revealing LVEF to be
50%, reassuring consensus to proceed with aortic valve replacement and
concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting. She was brought to the
cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) in stable condition. Routine
cardioplegia ensued after placement on cardiopulmonary bypass and
grafting was performed to the obtuse marginal, posterior descending, and
left anterior descending arteries. Upon successful grafting, attention
shifted to the aorta. A transverse incision was made 2cm above the
annulus, exposing the valve. A severely thickened, unicuspid,
unicommisural aortic valve was observed (Figure 2) and replaced with a
23mm Edwards Inspiris valve.
Unicuspid unicommisural aortic valves are rare manifestations with a
prevalence of 0.02% . They precipitate congenital
aortic stenosis in patients within the first 4th-6th decades of life
. Outcomes are promising with aortic valve
replacement . Herein, we showcase this anomaly
manifesting symptomatically in a septuagenarian, with successful
surgical replacement and coronary bypass grafting.
Multiple Solutions for a Class of Non-homogeneous p(x)-Kirchhoff Type Equations
Authors: Zhang Jiafeng , Suo Hong-Min
Published: January 2024

In this paper we are interested in the existence of nontrivial solutions
for a class of variable exponent $p(x)$-Kirchhoff type equations. We
are able to prove the existence of three solutions by using the mountain
pass theorem and Ekeland’s variational principle. Moreover, when
$\lambda =0$, we obtain the existence of infinite many
solutions by using symmetric mountain pass theorem.
The relationship between intra-amniotic sludge and the amniotic fluid proteome in a cohort of pregnant women with acute cervical insufficiency.
Authors: Govia Rachelle , Birse Kenzie , Burgener Adam , Poliquin Vanessa , Menticoglou Savas , Pylypjuk Christy
Published: January 2024

From 10 patients with acute cervical insufficiency and prospectively
collected amniotic fluid, the relationship between intra-amniotic sludge
(IAS) and proteomic profile is described. An abundance of keratinizing
proteins were seen with IAS; without sludge, inflammatory proteins were
predominant. Proteomic profiling may provide unique insights into
management of these high-risk pregnancies.
Transgenic expression of PB2 in 293T cells increases avian influenza virus packaging in reverse genetic systems
Authors: Xie ying , Cui Ying , Zhang Xinghai , Li Yuanguo , Sun Weiyang , Feng Na , Wang Tiecheng , Zhao Yongkun , Yang Songtao , Gao Yuwei , Qin Chuan , Xia Xianzhu
Published: January 2024

Plasmid-based reverse genetics has transformed influenza virus research
by enabling the production of recombinant influenza viruses from cloned
cDNA copies of viral genome segments. Reverse genetic production of
influenza viruses requires cellular expression of influenza proteins
polymerase basic 1, polymerase basic 2, polymerase acidic and
nucleoprotein which collectively allow for transcription of viral mRNA
and synthesis of new negative-sense genomic RNA, thus enabling synthesis
of all components needed to assemble infectious virus from transfected
cell lines. Given the importance of these proteins in the generation of
influenza viruses via reverse genetics, we sought to explore how
transgenic expression of mammalian-adapted PB1, PB2, PA, or NP in the
293T packaging cell line may impact the recovery of recombinant
influenza viruses. We constructed four transgenic 293T cell lines
expressing PB1, PB2, PA or NP derived from the mouse-adapted 2009
pandemic influenza A virus, UI182. Transgenic expression of UI182 PB2 in
293T cells enhanced recovery of replication-competent avian influenza
viruses generated by reverse genetics relative to levels achieved in
unmodified 293T cells. Virus recovered from PB2-expressing 293T cells
replicated with kinetics that were indistinguishable from viruses
recovered from unmodified 293T cells. Provision of UI182 PB2 protein via
transgenic expression in 293T cells resulted in enhanced viral
polymerase activity as measured by a minigenome assay, which may account
for the improved efficiency of viral packaging relative to unmodified
293T cells. Transgenic expression of mammalian-adapted PB2 in 293T cells
may serve as an important tool for enhancing influenza virus recovery in
reverse genetic systems.
Furfural Reverses the Toxicity of Ethanol by Maintaining NAD+-NADH Redox State and Mitochondrial Function
Authors: Cheng Zhuo , Luo Xuanmei , Zhu Zixin , Huang Yonghui , Yan Xiue
Published: January 2024

Background and Purpose: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD), which is induced
by alcohol intake, increases the health burden worldwide. However, there
is still a lack of effective drugs preventing ALD. Furfural, a small
molecule that is widespread in baked goods, can limit alcohol
fermentation in the microorganism and may have the potential effect to
reverse the toxicity of ethanol. Experimental Approach: Human HepG2
cells were incubated with ethanol and furfural, and cell viability and
the NAD+-NADH ratio were tested. Using RNA-seq to annotate the
enrichment pathway, then confirmed the pathways by RT-qPCR and Western
blot. Mitochondrial function tests were performed. C57BL/6J mice were
fed with the Lieber-DeCarli liquid diet. Biochemical analysis of serum
and histology analysis of mice livers were performed after 4 weeks. Key
Results: We found that a low dose of furfural restored cell viability
damaged by ethanol, normalized NAD+-NADH ratio, and upgraded PI3K-Akt
pathway expression. Different concentrations of furfural have different
effects on the mitochondrion: a low dose of furfural could reduce ROS
production, maintain the mitochondrial transmembrane potential, and
inhibit the apoptosis pathway, while a high dose of furfural has a
reversed effect. In mice, furfural could mitigate the transaminase
elevation induced by ethanol, reverse the lipid metabolism disorder.
Conclusions and Implications: Low dose of furfural could reduce the
liver toxicity of ethanol. Having food containing furfural appropriately
when drinking may be a convenient and useful way to prevent ALD.
Molecular Detection of Common Respiratory Viruses among Acute Respiratory Illness Cases in Ethiopia: Finding from Influenza Sentinel Surveillance System
Authors: Mekonnen Adamu , Nigatu Wondatir , Tsegaye Mesfin , Addisie Desalegn , Takele Desalegn , Wossen Mesfin , Tadesse Musse , Biru Mengistu , Beyene Berhane , Legese Melese
Published: January 2024

Background: Acute respiratory illnesses (ARI) are among the major public
health problems both in developed and developing countries. Studies
describing about the types and magnitude of viral etiologies responsible
for acute respiratory infections in Ethiopia are limited. Method: A
cross sectional study was conducted on samples collected from the
influenza surveillance sites in Ethiopia using Multiplex PCR.
Throat/throat and nasopharyngeal swab samples were collected from the
sentinel sites between January 2015 to December 2016. For the current
study, samples were selected by systematic random sampling technique for
detection of Parainfluenza viruses1-4 (PIV1-4), Human coronaviruses
(HCoV), Human metapneumoviruses A/B (HMPV A/B); Rhinovirus (RV);
Respiratory syncytial viruses A/B (RSV A/B); Human adenovirus (HAdV),
Enterovirus (EV), Human parechovirus (HPeV),Human bocavirus (HBoV) and
Influenza virus C (INF C). Descriptive statistics was done using SPSS
version 20. Result: A total of 422 samples constituting 202 (47.9%)
from male patients were tested. Among all samples 55.5% (n= 234/422)
were positive for at least one respiratory virus. Respiratory viruses
were co-detected in 18.2% (n=77) of the samples and 79.2% (n=61/77)
were from SARI cases (p=0.007). The most frequently detected respiratory
viruses were RV (18.7%), RSV A/B, (12.8%), HAdV (11.4%) and PIV1-4
(7.3%). Conclusion: The study identified range of respiratory viruses
circulation among samples from ILI and SARI cases mainly among
under-five children. Large scale study is recommended to better
understand the seasonal variation, spectrum of illness and severity of
ARI due to the different respiratory viruses.
A review of existing Machine Translation Approaches, their Challenges and Evaluation Metrics
Authors: Ahmed Naseer
Published: January 2024

Machine translation is the process of translating a natural language into another. The primary goal of machine translation is to bridge the linguistic gap between languages. A significant job that may be utilized is to extract information from texts written in different languages through machine translation (MT). Due to the remarkable developments in Machine Translation over the past several years, we have entered the era of Neural Machine Translation (NMT). A review of MT is essential for better understanding of MT in the domain of Natural Language Processing. This paper focuses on Statistical, Corpus, Example, Rule based, Transfer based, direct based and Nural Machine Translation approach, their challenges, and existing evaluation metrics such as BLEU score and Human evaluation metrics.
Memorias del VII FORO INTERNACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN VETERINARIA
Authors: Y Facultades de Ciencias Veterinarias FPEFCV Federación panamericana de Escuelas
Published: January 2024

La Federación Panamericana de Escuelas y Facultades de Medicina Veterinaria organiza el VII Foro Internacional de Educación Veterinaria que se desarrolló en la Facultad de Veterinaria de la Universidad de la República en Montevideo, Uruguay; la cual celebra los CXX aniversario de los estudios veterinarios en este país anfitrión. Durante el Foro se reunió la Asociación Panamericana de Ciencias Veterinarias (PANVET), el Consejo Panamericano de Educación en las Ciencias Veterinarias (COPEVET), la Federación Panamericana de Escuelas y Facultades de Medicina Veterinaria, y la Asociación de Facultades y Escuelas de Ciencias Veterinarias del Mercosur y Países Asociados (AFECV); alrededor de 16 países del continente americano se dieron cita en este evento donde diferentes académicos representantes discutieron diversos temas de relevancia vanguardista de las Ciencias Veterinarias como los diferentes sistemas de acreditación académica del mundo contando con representantes europeos; además de presentación de estudios actualidades de riesgos laborales en la profesión, las prioridades de formación académica permanente, bienestar animal y el abordaje del enfoque “Una salud” dentro de los planes curriculares de los programas de Medicina Veterinaria en las américas.

El Foro Internacional de Educación Veterinaria considera de importancia conformar la visión sobre la educación de calidad y el ejercicio de la práctica profesional del Médico Veterinario en el sentido de proyectar la formación de profesionistas competentes y que desde su quehacer logre dar certidumbre en un país a la salud animal, la salud humana y el medio ambiente en un marco de desarrollo sustentable bajo el enfoque “Una Salud”, la inocuidad, la autosuficiencia alimentaria y el empleo.
The historical development of Latvian aviation and airfield territories
Authors: Markova Madara , Stola Diana
Published: January 2024

In the 20th century, built airfields and airports, have significantly impacted the European landscape and environmental quality today. Territories that have lost their former function can now be considered as a stimulus for the creation of new landscapes and for urban development. The publication covers the history of Latvian aviation through time, where a total of 97 airfields have been established, which served as military, agricultural, sports, and civil aviation airfields. Scientific literature, popular scientific literature were used to gather information. For mapping was used ArcGIS. Nowadays, according to the data of the Civil Aviation Agency, 9 airfields are certified – 7 civil aviation airfields, and 2 air transportation airfields. As well as a military base of the Air Force has been established at Lielvārde airfield. Airfield’s development opportunities until now have not been researched in Latvia, this is the first study to capture resources available and development strategies.
Influence of rare earth ion doping on the dielectric properties of CaTiO3-SmAlO3 ceramics
Authors: Hu Yang
Published: January 2024

Rare earth ion (Nd, Sm, La and Ce) doped CaTiO3-SmAlO3 ceramics were obtained
from corresponding oxides by thermal decomposition method and sintering at
different temperatures up to 1370?C. The microstructure, densification and
dielectric properties were systematically studied. The relationship between
microstructure and dielectric properties was also correlated to understand
the key contributor which improves quality factor. Relative dielectric
constant of ?r ? 39.3 and the highest quality factor Q ? f = 49430GHz with
small temperature coefficient ?f of ?9.4 ppm/K were obtained for the
CaTiO3-Sm0.85Nd0.15AlO3 sample doped with 1.5 at.% Ce.
Study on process and parameter optimization of selective laser sintering of SiC composite powder
Authors: Li Jian , Liang Xiao , Guo Yanling , Wang Yangwei , Guo Shuai , Bao Jianxun , Li Wei
Published: January 2024

This study aims to utilize silicon carbide (SiC) powder and
phenol-formaldehyde resin (PF) as the primary raw materials to prepare
phenol-formaldehyde coated silicon carbide composite (PCSC) using a thermal
coating method. Then, single-factor experiment and orthogonal experiment
were used to optimize the process parameters of selective laser sintering
(SLS). Finally, SiC precursors were formed using optimized process
parameters with excellent density and dimensional accuracies. The results
show that the best combination of process parameters is: laser power of 25W,
scanning speed of 1.7m/s, scanning spacing of 0.12mm and layer thickness of
0.16mm.
Ablation resistance of C/C-SiCo nanoporous ceramic composites with TaSi2-MoSi2-ZrB2-borosilicate glass coating
Authors: Li Xiafei , Feng Junzong , Wu Xingyu , Jiang Jin
Published: January 2024

The development of high-speed aerial vehicles urgently requires
high-performance integrated materials for ablation resistance, thermal
insulation and oxidant protection under high temperature. The previously
prepared carbon aerogel composites (C/CA), with ultra-high temperature
thermal insulation properties, were impregnated with SiCO precursor sol and
pyrolysed in nitrogen atmosphere at 1200?C. The impregnation/pyrolysis
process was performed once, twice and thrice to obtain three different
C/C-SiCO nanoporous ceramic composites. Further, TaSi2-MoSi2-borosilicate
glass (TM-BG) coating or TaSi2-MoSi2-ZrB2-borosilicate glass (TMZBG) coating
was prepared on the surface of the C/C-SiCO through slurry brushing combined
with graphite powder embedded sintering process. By simulating the actual
application environment through oxygen acetylene flame ablation test, the
ablation resistance of the samples was studied and their oxidation mechanism
was analysed. The results show that the ablation rate of the C/C-SiCO after
200 s ablation at 1600 ?C decreases with the increase of the number of
impregnation/pyrolysis steps and that the ablation resistance of the coating
modified C/C-SiCO was significantly enhanced. The addition of ZrB2 to the
coating improves the compatibility between the substrates and the coating,
and the TMZ-BG coated sample has better ablation resistance. At high
temperature, the borosilicate glass in the coating is in a viscous flow
state. Meanwhile the SiO2 generated by the oxidation of other silicide raw
materials forms a dense glass layer on the coating surface, which can be
used as an oxygen barrier to provide better protection for the substrates.
The coating-modified C/C-SiCO porous ceramic composites are expected to be
used as a high-temperature ablation-resistant material for the thermal
protection system of new aerospace vehicles.
Electrical properties and degradation behaviour of BNT-BT-LN ceramics
Authors: Xu Qi , Yan Xuerui , Zhu Zhiqiang , Liu Hanxing
Published: January 2024

In this paper, phase composition, microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric
and failure behaviour of lead-free (1-x)(Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-BaTiO3)-xLiNbO3
(BNT-BT-LN, x = 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 and 0.10) ceramics were investigated.
The introduction of LiNbO3 did not change the original perovskite crystal
structure of the ceramics with the coexistence of rhombohedral and
tetragonal phases. However, with the increase of x (i.e. LN content), the
characteristic split XRD peaks became more and more symmetrical. It was
observed by scanning electron microscopy that the growth of ceramic grain
size was promoted with the increase of LN content. The dielectric
temperature stability was also effectively improved with addition of LN.
When x = 0.07, the temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC150 ?C) was
below ?15% in temperature range of 35-400 ?C with moderate permittivity
("r150 ?C = 2050) and low dielectric loss (tan _150 ?C = 0.005). The RC time
constant of this sample was higher than 19.3 s at temperatures up to 245 ?C.
The mean time to failure (TTF) empirical formula for the BNT-BT-LN
dielectrics was established through highly accelerated life test. As
predicted, the TTF could reach 4.67 ? 106 h under the applied electric field
of 7 kV/mm at room temperature.
Importance of victims: How does offense type affect restoration and reparation in restorative justice conferencing?
Authors: Scheuerman Heather , Keith Shelley
Published: January 2024

Research indicates that, in comparison to traditional court processing,
restorative justice enhances victim satisfaction. This is in part due to the
opportunities for dialogue within the restorative approach that enables
offender accountability and victim reparation. Yet, some crimes that occur
may not involve a direct victim, which would have implications for whether
victims are present and levels of restoration and reparation within
restorative justice. Using data from the Australian Reintegrative Shaming
Experiments (RISE), we examine how crime type affects restorative justice
outcomes. We find that conferences involving victimless crimes enhance
offender accountability and community reparation in comparison to other
crimes.
Gender (in)equality in policing: The perception of Montenegrin police officers
Authors: Rabrenovic Aleksandra , Vukasinovic-Radojicic Zorica , Otasevic Bozidar
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to analyse the Montenegrin police officers? perception of
gender equality. The findings are based on comprehensive empirical research
of the perception of both male and female police officers in Montenegro,
carried out in May 2020 in the form of an online questionnaire survey, and
the collected data was subsequently analysed using statistical methods. The
research results have indicated the key challenges faced by women in the
Montenegrin police force: the perception that women should primarily perform
administrative rather than managerial jobs, insufficient opportunities for
career advancement, poor attitudes of executives towards women, and
incidents of sexual harassment. The paper also attempts to shed light on a
broader social context and the status of women in the police force by
demonstrating that the inequality of women in the Montenegrin police force
can be attributed at least in part to a deeprooted perception of the
traditional patriarchal role of women in the family and in society.
Severe Hypoglycemia and Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia Persist in People With Type 1 Diabetes Despite Use of Diabetes Technology: Results From a Cross-sectional Survey
Authors: Sherr Jennifer L. , Laffel Lori M. , Liu Jingwen , Wolf Wendy , Bispham Jeoffrey , Chapman Katherine S. , Finan Daniel , Titievsky Lina , Liu Tina , Hagan Kaitlin , Gaglia Jason , Chandarana Keval , Bergenstal Richard , Pettus Jeremy
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine how diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, impact glycemic metrics, prevalence of severe hypoglycemic events (SHEs), and impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) in people with type 1 diabetes in a real-world setting within the U.S.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In this retrospective, observational study with cross-sectional elements, participants aged ≥18 years were enrolled from the T1D Exchange Registry/online community. Participants completed a one-time online survey describing glycemic metrics, SHEs, and IAH. The primary objective was to determine the proportions of participants who reported achieving glycemic targets (assessed according to self-reported hemoglobin A1c) and had SHEs and/or IAH. We performed additional subgroup analyses focusing on the impact of CGM and insulin delivery modality.

RESULTS

A total of 2,074 individuals with type 1 diabetes were enrolled (mean ± SD age 43.0 ± 15.6 years and duration of type 1 diabetes 26.3 ± 15.3 years). The majority of participants (91.7%) were using CGM, with one-half (50.8%) incorporating AID. Despite high use of diabetes technologies, only 57.7% reported achieving glycemic targets (hemoglobin A1c <7%). SHEs and IAH still occurred, with ∼20% of respondents experiencing at least one SHE within the prior 12 months and 30.7% (95% CI 28.7, 32.7) reporting IAH, regardless of CGM or AID use.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite use of advanced diabetes technologies, a high proportion of people with type 1 diabetes do not achieve glycemic targets and continue to experience SHEs and IAH, suggesting an ongoing need for improved treatment strategies.
The Glucose Management Indicator: Time to Change Course?
Authors: Selvin Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

Laboratory measurement of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has, for decades, been the standard approach to monitoring glucose control in people with diabetes. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a revolutionary technology that can also aid in the monitoring of glucose control. However, there is uncertainty in how best to use CGM technology and its resulting data to improve control of glucose and prevent complications of diabetes. The glucose management indicator, or GMI, is an equation used to estimate HbA1c based on CGM mean glucose. GMI was originally proposed to simplify and aid in the interpretation of CGM data and is now provided on all standard summary reports (i.e., average glucose profiles) produced by different CGM manufacturers. This Perspective demonstrates that GMI performs poorly as an estimate of HbA1c and suggests that GMI is a concept that has outlived its usefulness, and it argues that it is preferable to use CGM mean glucose rather than converting glucose to GMI or an estimate of HbA1c. Leaving mean glucose in its raw form is simple and reinforces that glucose and HbA1c are distinct. To reduce patient and provider confusion and optimize glycemic management, mean CGM glucose, not GMI, should be used as a complement to laboratory HbA1c testing in patients using CGM systems.
Assessment of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Oral Lesions among HIV/Aids Patients Attending in Jimma University Medical Center, ART Clinic, Jimma, Oromia, South Western of Ethiopia
Authors: Yohannes Emebet
Published: January 2024

Background: HIV/AIDS constitutes a main health problem in worldwide. Oral lesions are among the earliest and most important indicators of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The presence of oral lesions has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of the HIV/AIDS patients. Oral lesions in HIV/AIDS are associated with adverse effect on the quality of such as pain, difficulty during eating bad breath, and altered taste. Objective: To assess the prevalence of oral lesions and its associated factors among HIV/ AIDS patients attending in JUMC, ART Clinic 2023. Methods: Institutional based cross- sectional study was conducted with convenient sampling technique in JUMC, ART clinic from June 15- July 15GC, Data was collected by means of Observations, clinical examination, completing questionnaire and also reviewing patient’s medical records to find oral lesions. Results and Discussion: A total of 96 HIV/AIDS patients were examined, the overall prevalence of oral lesions was found to be 46.9% (95% confidence interval). The result indicates that most prevalent oral lesions were pseudomembranous candidiasis 11(11.5%) followed by Oral hairy leukoplakia 8(8.3%) and necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis 6(6.2%). Poor oral hygiene status, mouth rinse practices, smoking cigarette, alcohol usage and chat chewing habits were significantly associated with the prevalence of oral lesions. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study revealed that nearly half of the study participants had oral lesions, with respect to the resulted prevalence in this study (46.9 %), early detection of oral lesions must be emphasized on the diagnosis and early management of HIV/ AIDS patient’s
Educação Física na Educação Infantil na rede pública de ensino da Grande Vitória/ES
Authors: Silva Ramon Matheus dos Santos e , Almeida Ueberson Ribeiro , Rocha Maria Celeste , Gerez Alessandra Galve
Published: January 2024

Este estudo mapeia e analisa as propostas curriculares para a educação infantil em quatro municípios da Grande Vitória/ES. Tem como objetivo compreender os modos pelos quais a Educação Física é interpretada e afirmada nesses documentos. Metodologicamente, a investigação foi guiada pela análise documental. Como resultados, identifica que, além de compartilharem concepções de infância e de educação infantil dos referenciais curriculares de âmbito nacional, os documentos das redes municipais pesquisadas elaboram sínteses e tematizações singulares acerca da Educação Física como componente curricular. Apesar de representarem um avanço no debate sobre o papel da Educação Física na educação infantil, quando comparados com os documentos curriculares nacionais, não há um consenso sobre a forma como isso deve acontecer nas propostas analisadas.
Cultura da Paz
Authors: Santos André Felipe Costa , Santos Priscila Costa , Sousa Clarilza Prado de
Published: January 2024

Este ensaio objetivou refletir sobre os desafios sociais tensionados e impostos pela pandemia da Covid-19, levando em conta a possibilidade de desenvolvimento da Cultura da Paz nos contextos educacionais. Articulando o aporte psicossocial da Teoria das Representações Sociais – de Serge Moscovici – com as Pesquisas para a Paz – de Johan Galtung –, o ensaio foi dividido em três momentos: inicialmente, são apresentados os pressupostos sociais, legais e teóricos para o estudo e desenvolvimento processual da Cultura da Paz no contexto pandêmico na educação; seguidamente, é apontado um conjunto de violências intensificadas pela pandemia que hoje remodelam o universo escolar e dificultam o desenvolvimento da Cultura da Paz; por fim, apoiando-nos na Teoria das Representações Sociais, são expostos possíveis caminhos teóricos para o desenvolvimento da Cultura da Paz em nossa conjuntura educacional. Concluiu-se que durante a pandemia o Estado atuou em prol da dilapidação dos direitos sociais e que desenvolver a Cultura da Paz deve passar pela análise das contradições do pensamento social.
Narrativas sobre os fatores que influenciaram as decisões curriculares na disciplina biologia (1992-2016)
Authors: Rodrigues Diego Adaylano Monteiro , Sá Carneiro Claudia Christina Bravo e
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é compreender os fatores que promoveram as mudanças nas decisões e práticas curriculares ao longo da trajetória dos professores de Biologia do Liceu do Ceará, entre 1992 e 2016. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, que relaciona fontes documentais e fontes orais, que utiliza entrevistas narrativas com professores de Biologia aposentados. A pesquisa foi subsidiada pela Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD). As decisões curriculares foram construídas com base em recursos   didáticos disponíveis, bem como na autonomia do coletivo dessa escola, na inspiração de experiências formativas, na busca por valorização profissional e nos exames de ingresso ao Ensino Superior. Os currículos oficiais foram coadjunvantes, apenas propiciaram a construção burocrática  dos planos de ensino e a discussão de novos conceitos no currículo escolar.
Narrar histórias de pesquisas e fazer pesquisa com a autobiografia
Authors: Santos Maria
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo, busco interpelar o uso da autobiografia para pesquisa no campo da educação, chamando a atenção para o campo do currículo e para a imprevisibilidade dos acontecimentos. Argumento que a autobiografia é parte de um movimento desconstrutivo e performático e com implicações para as experiências da vida. Sinalizo ainda que, como método e fazer educacional, é mais um processo intelectual do que narrativo, pois, como forma de investigação, lida com as complexidades subjetivas dos nossos eus. Tais suposições são feitas principalmente pela minha experiência com o uso da autobiografia e da aproximação das defesas teóricas de Janet Miller, Elizabeth Macedo e Thiago Ranniery, que me ajudam a responder que a autobiografia, em perspectiva pós-estrutural, pode ser um modo de reconhecer uma abertura maior à educação, ao currículo e à política curricular.
papel do CAPS I na vida de seus usuários
Authors: Franco Daisy Aparecida Alves , Pegoraro Renata Fabiana
Published: January 2024

Este artigo buscou compreender, a partir do itinerário terapêutico de pessoas em sofrimento psíquico e egressas de internação psiquiátrica, a inserção do centro de atenção psicossocial como equipamento de cuidado em suas trajetórias. Trata-se de estudo inspirado na Epistemologia Qualitativa de Gonzalez Rey no qual foram realizadas entrevistas com seis pessoas, de 27 a 52 anos, em tratamento em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial tipo 1, e para análise do material transcrito foram adotados procedimentos inspirados no conceito de indicadores de González Rey e na análise temática de conteúdo. Neste artigo, foram discutidas duas categorias: (1) “O manicômio está presente” e (2) “CAPS: espaço de convivência e substituto da vida social?”. Os indicadores apontaram que a internação psiquiátrica foi um recurso utilizado após inserção em CAPS, o qual é destacado mais como local de convívio do que de produção de autonomia e de desinstitucionalização. No percurso dos usuários, as internações ocorreram em hospitais gerais, hospitais especializados e comunidades terapêuticas. Os serviços de atenção primária não aparecem como ponto de cuidado à saúde mental, os serviços de urgência estão presentes na atenção às crises, dando ao CAPS contornos de um serviço para a convivência e não para o cuidado na crise.
PENGEMBANGAN SMART TOURISM EKOSISTEM MANGROVE PETENGORAN UNTUK MEMPERKUAT KEMANDIRIAN MASYARAKAT DESA GEBANG KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
Authors: Emalia Zulfa , Murwiati Asih , Awaluddin Imam , Tri Purwaningsih Vitriyani
Published: January 2024

Perkembangan pariwisata di era digital saat ini mengarah pada layanan canggih dan inovatif bagi para wisatawan, yang disebut dengan smart tourism. Salah satu destinasi wisata di Kabupaten Pesawan adalah Ekowisata Mangrove Petengoran di Desa Gebang Kecamatan Teluk Pandan. Kurangnya keterlibatan dan kesadaran masyarakat lokal dalam menyebarluaskan dan mempromosikan informasi tentang mangrove Petengoran dan masih banyaknya masyarakat yang belum memanfaatkan kesempatan untuk mengembangkan usaha produktif di sekitar ekowisata mangrove merupakan permasalahan yang diidentifikasi oleh tim pengabdi. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah: menyusun strategi pengembangan ekowisata wisata cerdas, termasuk mempromosikan ekowisata dan memberikan dukungan serta mengembangkan potensi masyarakat setempat untuk mendukung ekowisata mangrove. Tim Pengabdi memberikan beberapa rekomendasi strategi pengembangan Ekowisata Mangrove Petengoran melalui analisis SWOT Berdasarkan analasisi SWOT, salah satu strategi yang dapat di highlight yaitu dengan mengkombinasikan kekuatan dan peluang (S-O) melalui kerjasama membuat dan melakukan kajian perencanaan pembangunan serta strategi pengembangan untuk kegiatan pariwisata sesuai dengan konsep ekowisata namun tetap mengacu pada prinsip-prinsip keberlanjutan dan konservasi. Tim pengabdi melakukuan pendampingan untuk mengembangkan potensi lokal agar dapat menunjang parisiwista Mangrove Petengoran. Kegiatan berlangsung dengan lancar dan peserta antusias mengikuti kegiatan, peserta mersasakan manfaat dari kegiatan pengabdian ini
Memajukan Pustakawan Sekolah Melalui Penguatan Literasi Informasi Advanced Information Retrieval dengan Teknologi Gscholar untuk Temu Kembali Informasi yang Unggul
Authors: Windah Andi , Putra Purwanto , Arnila Purnamayanti , Eri Maryani
Published: January 2024

The fact that school librarians possess expertise in an array of search engines suitable for meeting the

information requirements of students, they frequently encounter impediments in utilizing such resources,

including administrators and ATPUSI constituents in the Lampung Province. The community service

activities, offered as Gscholar Advanced Search Operators Technology Training for Information Retrieval,

have been implemented to enhance the information literacy skills of administrator librarians and members

of the Association of Technical and Professional Staff of Universities and Institutions (ATPUSI) in

Lampung Province. The ultimate objective of these activities is to facilitate the utilization of GScholar

technology in an efficient and effective manner. By joining Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and offering

instructional resources concerning the utilization of Google Scholar technology, school librarians can

enhance the precision of information, as well as aid them in fostering the development of information

literacy competencies among students and educators. In addition, this approach can bolster their

collaborative aptitude for attaining impactful and dependable information. The execution of the activity

shall transpire in July of 2023, employing pedagogical approaches involving lecturing, question-response

exchanges, and evaluation techniques. The assessment shall be conducted by means of pre-designed

questionnaires. In this community service activity, inquiries incorporating pre-test and post-test measures

are employed to ascertain the level of comprehension attained. The outcomes of this service demonstrate

an augmentation in the discernment and proficiency of academic librarians concerning the utilization of

Gscholar Advanced Search Operators for information retrieval. Furthermore, the results indicate an

amplified recognition and comprehension regarding the significance of precise information in effectively

promoting the enhancement of information literacy skills among the service beneficiaries.
Feasibility Analysis of Arabic Textbooks in Indonesia: Based on the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP)
Authors: Tri Tri Priyatmi , Wahdah Nurul
Published: January 2024

The National Education Standards Agency (BSNP) is important in developing national education standards and aspects of the appropriateness of textbooks used in the learning process. However, very few studies have analyzed the suitability of textbooks based on BSNP standards. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the feasibility of Arabic textbooks based on BSNP. A qualitative design with a library research type is used to analyze textbooks. The results of this research prove that the MI class IV Arabic textbook prepared by Agus Wahyudi has met BSNP standards in terms of appropriateness of content, appropriateness of language, appropriateness of material presentation, and appropriateness of graphics with a score of 82.63% with a "very appropriate" predicate. Implications and recommendations for future research are discussed in this study.
Legal Risk of State-Owned Enterprises’ Debt
Authors: Hidayatulloh  , Erdős Éva
Published: January 2024

Several state-owned enterprises in Indonesia have large debts. This paper elaborates on the legal aspects of state company debt with examples from two national airline companies, Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines, which face debt problems but have different fates. Garuda Indonesia received financial assistance from State Equity Participation sourced from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget, whereas Merpati Airlines went bankrupt based on a court decision. In conclusion, the government, as the majority shareholder, is indirectly responsible for the company’s debt even though there has been a separation between state and company assets within the framework of corporate law. Therefore, state company debt will remain a burden on the government budget and risk bankruptcy.
A Study on Students’ Difficulties in Learning Vocabulary at Grade VIII of MTs Negeri in Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Siregar Fitri Rayani , Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the difficulties faced by eighth-grade students at MTsN Padangsidimpuan in learning English vocabulary. The research revealed that students encountered various challenges, including Pronunciation, Meaning, Spelling, Memorization, Differentiation and Sentence integration. Additionally, the study identified several factors contributing to these difficulties: Lack of engagement and Limited exposure. To address these issues, the research explored pedagogical strategies used by teachers to help students overcome their difficulties. These strategies included Vocabulary tasks, Memorization techniques, Differentiated learning, Active practice, Engaging methods, Dictionary skills. This research highlights the importance of understanding student difficulties in vocabulary learning and implementing effective pedagogical approaches to overcome them. The identified challenges, contributing factors, and teacher strategies provide valuable insights for improving English vocabulary instruction in the context of MTsN Padangsidimpuan and beyond.
Transformasi Komunitas Stand Up Comedy Jogja di Era Digital
Authors: Puspita Maraji's Maria Magdalintan Kalvari
Published: January 2024

This research aims to delve into the changes occurring within the stand-up comedy community in the face of the digital transformation that has permeated various aspects of life. Through in-depth interviews with comedians and observations on various social media platforms, this study demonstrates that digital technology has become a crucial space for the development of the stand-up comedy community. Additionally, utilizing a qualitative approach, the research explores the perspectives of performers and stand-up comedy practitioners on how digital technology affects interactive processes within this community. The findings highlight the need for alignment between the use of technology and the preservation of the essence of stand-up comedy as an art form. Key factors in ensuring the success of the stand-up comedy community in the digital era include building a strong collaborative network from within the community, aligning technology with stand-up comedy, and adapting to technological changes. This research hopes to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the stand-up comedy community in the digital era while providing guidelines for comedians and community managers to maximize the potential of technology in enriching the expression of stand-up comedy as an art form.
КОМПОЗИТ, АРМИРОВАННSQ ПРЕДНАПРЯЖЕННОЙ УГЛЕРОДНОЙ ОДНОНАПРАВЛЕННОЙ ЛЕНТОЙ
Authors: Устинов Артем
Published: January 2024

Предложен новый метод формования композита, в котором применяется предварительное натяжение углеродной однонаправленной ленты. Данный метод позволяет выпрямить углеродные пряди, которые огибают клеевые термонити утка. Так как снятие преднапряжения производилось после набора прочности эпоксидного связующего форма углеродной пряди не менялась, все также оставаясь прямой.
Анализ гипотезы Коллатца методами теории последовательностей
Authors: Еникеев Руслан
Published: January 2024

Предлагается решение для так называемой гипотезы Коллатца, она же «проблема 3𝑛+1». Идея доказательства заключается в представлении работы алгоритма в виде бесконечной последовательности чисел, для которой рассматриваются гипотезы о сходимости или расходимости в рамках теории последовательностей и пределов, соответствующие гипотезам о выходных значениях алгоритма.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI TERHADAP AKTIVITAS PENGIRIMAN BARANG DENGAN METODE FOB DESTINATION POINT PADA PT. SIANTAR TOP TBK MEDAN
Authors: Dani Riska Novia , Hasibuan Nur Fadhilah Ahmad
Published: January 2024

The implementation of an information system that is not good can occur when the task arrangements for each department are confused, where order information should only be changed by the sales and logistics department but it turns out that it can also be done by other departments resulting in a discrepancy in goods sales data. This problem can affect other departments that receive sales information and can also result in dissatisfaction with customers who have trusted the company. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods, so it can be concluded that the utilization of the bookkeeping data framework to the transportation of products in the logistics division of PT. Siantar Top, Tbk Medan is not very good and not in accordance with the functional norms of the organization, because there are still errors in the data framework guidelines, especially those related to goods delivery activities.
Analisis Gaya Kepemimpinan Dan Pemberian Kompensasi Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Ditinjau Dari Perpektif Islam
Authors: Lubis Fadiya Maysaroh
Published: January 2024

This research uses a qualitative approach. In its research approach method, this research is more directed to case studies. The primary data taken by the researcher this time was by interviewing several employees/staff in the administration sub-section. The author uses descriptive data analysis techniques by analyzing all data obtained from various available sources. Researchers also perform data analysis techniques by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions on the issues raised. From this study, there are results which show that in the Office of the Governor of North Sumatra, the Government Bureau and Regional Autonomy Secretariat, the Administration section shows that in these agencies the leader applies a participatory leadership style model. It can be seen from the results of the interviews that have been conducted, that is, when one of the staff is facing a problem that could interfere with their performance, the leader immediately gives personal encouragement, the leader also has leadership standards, can protect employees and be friends with them, often coordinates with employees. Employees are also responsible for their actions. Compensation in the Office of the Governor of the Government Bureau and Otda Setdaprovsu administration section, there are various kinds of compensation here, namely in the form of direct and indirect compensation, such as: monthly salary/wages, TPP, study tour/out of town service, and Satya badges.