bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DiasMorph: a dataset of morphological traits and images of Central European diaspores
Authors: Dayrell Roberta L. C. , Begemann Lina , Ott Tankred , Poschlod Peter
Published: May 2023

A knowledge of the morphology of seeds and diaspores is an invaluable
resource that has prompted the compilation of descriptions and/or images
in a variety of media, including databases with standardized protocols
for trait measurement. The pressing need for new solutions to solve
environmental crises, together with advances in the application of
machine learning and image analysis to solve ecological problems, call
for an upgrade of the diaspore morphological datasets. Here, we present
DiasMorph, a dataset of morphological traits and images of diaspores
from 1,437 taxa in 513 genera, and 96 families from Central Europe,
totalling 94,214 records. DiasMorph compiles information on quantitative
morphological traits extracted from the images following a standardized
and reproducible image analysis method, and include not only traditional
morphometric measurements, but also colour, and shape features made
available for the first time in a large dataset. The quantitative traits
records correspond to measurements of individual diaspores, an input
currently unavailable in traits databases that will allow for several
approaches to be used for a complete exploration of the morphological
traits of these species. We also included information on the presence
and absence of appendages and structures in the diaspores of the
evaluated taxa. By making these data available, we aim to encourage
initiatives to advance on new tools for diaspore identification, further
our understanding of morphological traits functions, and provide means
for the continuous development of image analyses applications.

Keywords: diaspore appendages, dispersal unit, image dataset,
plant traits dataset, seed colour, seed morphology, seed shape, seed
size, seed traits.
Development of a Web-based Application to Uplift the Mental Health and Well-being
Authors: M.G.M.P Makawita , K.M.T.D Randeni , N.H Kalupahana , K.H.M.S Kariyawasam , Silva D. I. De , Gunathilake M. P.
Published: May 2023

More than 40% of teens in Sri Lanka suffer from mental health
issues, Everyone deserves to have good mental health care, but sadly,
due to various reasons, mental health is a sector which is often
neglected; this is exactly what we are trying to tackle with web-based
mental health support system. UNICEF has issued mental health as one of
the key areas that need attention. This website aims to support patients
in need, under privileged/ poor people will have a chance to gain mental
health advice/prescriptions from an army of voluntary doctors via
website. Sri Lankans still consider mental issues taboo, so this website
will allow people to get treatments discreetly. This research includes
findings from consultations with a number of mental health specialists
and proposed solutions to identified problems. The aim is to increase
the standard of mental health and reduce stress for the people using the
site. The website is designed to stimulate the brain’s reward sectors
through visual and acoustic media. The final goal is to see Sri Lanka
increase its mental health standard and reduce the number of individuals
suffering from mental issues.
Erchen Decoction regulates AMPK pathway in the treatment of metabolic syndrome induced by second-generation antipsychotics based on network pharmacology and molecular docking strategy
Authors: Su Yujing , Luo Chao , Yu Tianyue , Zhang Jianming , Chen Jianhua
Published: May 2023

Erchen Decoction(ECD) has been clinically verified to be effective for
treating metabolic syndrome(MetS) induced by second-generation
antipsychotics(SGAs). Network pharmacology analysis results exhibited
that 129 active components and 221 potential targets of ECD, 1027
targets related to MetS, and 361 targets of clozapine and olanzapine
were gained after screening. Then, 79 intersection targets of ECD and
MetS were obtained by Venn analysis to construct a PPI network. However,
it could not explain the potential target and mechanism of ECD to
improve the metabolic disorder caused by SGAs. GO function and KEGG
pathway analyses were performed on 23 common targets of ECD, clozapine,
olanzapine, and metabolic syndrome, and visualization networks were
constructed. The results revealed the potential signaling pathway of ECD
for treating drug-induced MetS, especially the AMPK signaling pathway.
The visualization network reflects that ADRA1A, AHR, NR3C1, and SLC6A4
may be the core targets. Ultimately, molecular docking results displayed
that active components of ECD naringenin, baicalein, and quercetin had a
good binding activity with NR3C1 and SLC6A4 targets.
An evaluation of test case prioritisation techniques in the context of regression testing
Authors: S.B Nanayakkara , Silva D. I. De , Dias S. M. D. T. H. , U.L.U.S.L Perera , K.M.H.G.S.S Bandara , Y.V.A.T Dasath
Published: May 2023

In the industry of software engineering regression testing plays
a crucial yet essential role as it is done to ensure that an update or a
change does not impact existing functionality and that the changes won’t
corrupt the user requirements. When it comes to regression testing total
number of test cases required to moderately test a software system can
be very large, and it is a disadvantage/challenge that Quality Assurance
Engineers/testers face as it could be time-consuming and have to engage
a vast number of resources. Since humans started to engage in the
software industry it was crystal clear that they always cleverly came up
with excellent solutions to overcome the challenges they faced.
Developing test case prioritization techniques was the magnificent
solution they hammered out to prevail over the challenge. In that way,
they could optimize testing resources and detect faults easily.
This research paper dispenses an assessment of various test case
prioritization techniques in the context of regression testing. This
paper collates and contrasts those techniques according to the criteria
such as precision of fault detection, time consume for testing, and the
cost initialized for each technique.
Through our research
findings and the suggestion, we provide in the paper, IT professionals
who are engaged in the regression process will get a consequential
impact on us as they could improve effectiveness and efficiency and also
save man-hours resources while enhancing the quality and reliability of
the product. As the research paper provides valuable insights on
regression testing this is “shouldn’t miss” research for everyone who
interacts with testing. The work is valuable for other concerned readers
as well.
Designing and Developing a Web Application Using The MERN Stack to Support Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
Authors: Wickramasinghe W.A.I.A , Karunarathna K. M.P.M , Rajapakse V.O.V , Silva D. I. De , Dilshan P.G.A. , Gunathilake M. P.
Published: May 2023

In this research, we investigate social media Web applications
to find a solution for life-on-land sustainability development
objectives. This research focuses mainly on the advantages of having a
web application to inform What is Land ?, Why do we need to protect it?
Human-wildlife conflicts, help to understand the impact of human
activities and sell Eco-friendly products to users, all around the globe
as a method to help protect life on land. According to research,
combining social media with a web application makes it more helpful for
users and simplifies the buying and selling processes for both buyers
and sellers. These days, we struggle with environmental issues like
deforestation, wildlife killing, and droughts. So, we anticipate that
our web application will be more helpful in providing solutions to those
issues. The system was created using the MERN stack and underwent
practical and browser compatibility testing, both of which yielded
favorable outcomes. Our system can answer questions about land pollution
and offer users a detailed explanation in the form of a blog. Users can
post their ideas as posts and certain users can join established
environmental projects. Anyone has access to create projects. Through
our web application, users can market their eco friendly products and
users can purchase eco-friendly products.
Empowering Women through Technology: Addressing Gender Disparities
Authors: M.N.N Hasni , P.V Fernando , R.R.N.V Nissanka , Silva D. I. De , Ahamed * , Vidhanaarachchi Samitha
Published: May 2023

Despite recent improvements, gender equality remains a global
concern. Technology has helped women and girls gain equal access to
education, economic empowerment, political representation, and social
and cultural standards. Technology has promoted gender equality by
providing girls with superior education. Girls can now learn and connect
with teachers anywhere via internet platforms, e-learning, and digital
libraries. This has improved school quality and access, giving women
more job prospects. Technology has empowered women economically by
providing equal employment options. The gig economy allows women to work
from home, determine their hours, and have more work-life balance. Women
are starting their own enterprises, especially in e-commerce, where they
may reach global clientele. Social internet allows women to speak out on
political matters. This has increased women’s political representation,
particularly in historically silent countries. Finally, technology has
challenged societal and cultural standards like gender stereotypes that
have prevented women from reaching their full potential. Technology
empowers women to question gender conventions and expectations, changing
society’s view of women. Technology offers opportunity but also
challenges. For example, the gender digital divide limits women’s
technology use. Cyberbullying and harassment affect women more than
males online. In conclusion, technology can promote gender equality by
giving women equal access to education, economic possibilities,
political representation, and questioning social conventions. To make
technology accessible to all women and girls, there are hurdles.
Evaluating the Accuracy of Different Software Complexity Metrics in Predicting Software Performance.
Authors: Lakshan H. G. S. , Silva D. I. De , Godapitiya M. V. N. , Prathyanga S. P. B. A. , Chamikara K. L. P. , Wimalagunasekara P. S.
Published: May 2023

To determine the complexity of software systems, software
complexity measures are commonly utilized. However, their accuracy in
forecasting software performance has been widely disputed. Accuracy of
multiple software complexity measures in forecasting software
performance are intended to be examined in this research study,
employing numerous performance variables such as execution time, memory
utilization, and scalability. Cyclomatic Complexity, Lines of Code,
Halstead Complexity measures, and maintainability index are the most
used methods to measure the complexity of software system. In this
research result indicates how that different complexity matrices are
vary in giving different software performance. Also examine what are the
limitations of this different complexity matrixes.
Cystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes Workshop: Research Priorities Spanning Disease Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Outcomes
Authors: Putman Melissa S. , Norris Andrew W. , Hull Rebecca L. , Rickels Michael R. , Sussel Lori , Blackman Scott M. , Chan Christine L. , Ode Katie Larson , Daley Tanicia , Stecenko Arlene A. , Moran Antoinette , Helmick Meagan J. , Cray Sharon , Alvarez Jessica A. , Stallings Virginia A. , Tuggle Katherine L. , Clancy John P. , Eggerman Thomas L. , Engelhardt John F. , Kelly Andrea
Published: May 2023

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a recessive disorder arising from mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. CFTR is expressed in numerous tissues, with high expression in the airways, small and large intestine, pancreatic and hepatobiliary ducts, and male reproductive tract. CFTR loss in these tissues disrupts regulation of salt, bicarbonate, and water balance across their epithelia, resulting in a systemic disorder with progressive organ dysfunction and damage. Pancreatic exocrine damage ultimately manifests as pancreatic exocrine insufficiency that begins as early as infancy. Pancreatic remodeling accompanies this early damage, during which abnormal glucose tolerance can be observed in toddlers. With increasing age, however, insulin secretion defects progress such that CF-related diabetes (CFRD) occurs in 20% of teens and up to half of adults with CF. The relevance of CFRD is highlighted by its association with increased morbidity, mortality, and patient burden. While clinical research on CFRD has greatly assisted in the care of individuals with CFRD, key knowledge gaps on CFRD pathogenesis remain. Furthermore, the wide use of CFTR modulators to restore CFTR activity is changing the CFRD clinical landscape and the field’s understanding of CFRD pathogenesis. For these reasons, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation sponsored a CFRD Scientific Workshop, 23–25 June 2021, to define knowledge gaps and needed research areas. This article describes the findings from this workshop and plots a path for CFRD research that is needed over the next decade.
DISTINCT INSULIN PHYSIOLOGY TRAJECTORIES IN EUGLYCEMIC PREGNANCY AND GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Thaweethai Tanayott , Soetan Zainab , James Kaitlyn , Florez Jose C. , Powe Camille E.
Published: May 2023

  

Objective: To evaluate changes in insulin physiology in euglycemic pregnancy and gestational diabetes (GDM).

Research Design and Methods: Participants underwent oral glucose tolerance tests at ≤15 weeks’ gestation (early), 24-32 weeks’ gestation (mid-late), and 6-24 weeks postpartum. We evaluated longitudinal changes in insulin secretory response (log Stumvoll first-phase estimate) and insulin sensitivity (log Matsuda index) using linear mixed models. We then evaluated participants who met GDM criteria in early pregnancy (early GDM) and mid-late pregnancy (classic GDM) separately from those without GDM. We derived the Pregnancy Insulin Physiology (PIP) index to quantify beta-cell compensation for insulin resistance.

Results: Among 166 participants, 21 had early GDM and 24 developed classic GDM. Insulin sensitivity was reduced slightly in early (β=-0.20, p<0.001) and substantially in mid-late pregnancy (β=-0.47, p<0.001) compared to postpartum. Insulin secretory response (adjusted for insulin sensitivity) was augmented in early (β=0.16, p<0.001) and mid-late (β=0.16, p=0.001) pregnancy compared to postpartum. Compared to postpartum, the PIP index was augmented in early (β=215, p=0.04) but not mid-late (β=55, p=0.64) pregnancy. Early GDM was distinguished by a substantial reduction in insulin sensitivity in early pregnancy (β=-0.59, p<0.001) compared to postpartum. Both early and classic GDM lacked evidence of early pregnancy augmentation of insulin secretory response (adjusted for insulin sensitivity) and the PIP index (p>0.1 versus postpartum). Early pregnancy PIP index predicted GDM, independent of participant characteristics (AUC without PIP: 0.70 95% CI [0.61-0.79], AUC with PIP: 0.87 [0.80-0.93]).

Conclusions: Beta-cell function is enhanced in early pregnancy. Deficient first trimester beta-cell function predicts GDM.

 
Influencing Factors of K-Drama Satisfaction and their Impacts on Fanaticism and Behavioral Intention
Authors: Sukendi Jacinda , Siregar Randi Kosim , Wansaga Susi Cristhyn , Gunadi Willy
Published: May 2023

The goal of this research was to identify factors that affect K-drama satisfaction from the perspectives of attractiveness, credibility, connectedness, involvement, and commitment variables and their impacts on fanaticism and behavioral intention. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire given to Indonesian in Jakarta who were at least 17 years old and had seen at least one K-drama title with at least twelve episodes. This research used 266 samples, and the data were analyzed by applying the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). Results show that (1) attractiveness, credibility and involvement have a significant positive influence on drama satisfaction, (2) drama satisfaction has a significant positive influence on both fanaticism and behavioral intention, and (3) fanaticism has a significant positive influence on behavioral intention. Furthermore, results also find that connectedness has a significant negative influence on drama satisfaction, whereas commitment has an insignificant negative influence.
CONCEPTUAL LEARNING MODEL WITH MARIND CULTURE BASED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KAIBURSE MERAUKE
Authors: Leba Seli Marlina Radja , Mayasari Dian , Natsir Irmawaty
Published: May 2023

Each region has a cultural heritage that has been passed down for generations, even in areas within one country have various kinds of cultural heritage.  One of the areas in Indonesia that has a cultural heritage is Merauke Regency which is inhabited by the Malind Tribe.  This study aims to apply real experiences that can be found in the Malind (Papua) tribe as material in curriculum development that can be applied in the South Papua region. This research was conducted in a village located in Kaiburse, Merauke Regency, which is inhabited by the Malind people. This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Researchers continuously participate actively in the field by recording and analyzing and representing all findings found in the field. The approach used in order to analyze in depth all forms of cultural heritage values found in the indigenous people of the Marind tribe who inhabit Kaiburse Village. The real experience gained based on the results of observations, interviews in the field and documentation during the research that is then carried out is data triangulation. This research produces an explanation of local wisdom in mathematics material. This research can be the main source of the government to integrate local wisdom in learning in schools
MATHEMATICAL CONNECTION OF GEOMETRY PROBLEMS BASED ON NUMERACY LITERACY THROUGH THE POLYA FRAMEWORK
Authors: Mastuti Ajeng Gelora , Kaliky Syafruddin , Siolimbona Aliati , Rano Jiran
Published: May 2023

The results of the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) study released by The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) show that the numeracy literacy skills of Indonesian students are at a low level, namely getting a score of 379 out of the OECD average score of 487 (OECD, 2019). As a result, students tend not to be able to solve problems correctly, and the cause is a need for mathematical connection skills. This study aims to describe the mathematical connections based on numeracy literacy in geometry. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The participants in this study were 38 grade 7 students from 3 different Madrasas in Maluku. Two students will take the research subjects from saturated data after being given a numeracy literacy-based test. In this study, students were asked to state the results of their thoughts on solving geometry concept problems given orally. Analyzing the research data was carried out through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings in this study of mathematical connections within the Polya framework can be divided into two: structured analytics and unstructured analytics.
THE DEVELOPMENT GEMATIKA AS A WEBSITE-BASED MATHEMATICS LEARNING MEDIA ON COMPARISON MATERIALS
Authors: Makmur Firdayana , Andayani Sri , Sufaidah Vevi Arini Azizatus
Published: May 2023

Technology-based learning media in the learning process must be applied in today's digital era. GEMATIKA as website-based mathematics learning media was developed to support students' mathematics learning, especially Comparative material. This study aims to determine the process of developing learning media based on the GEMATIKA website that meets valid and practical criteria. This type of research is development research using the ADDIE development model. Data was collected using material and media expert validation sheets and student response questionnaires to the GEMATIKA website learning media. The subjects of this study consisted of 28 students from class VII. The results showed that the results of media validation by material experts and media experts were 4.13 and 4.29. The average percentage of student response questionnaire results is 80.82%. It means that students respond positively after using the GEMATIKA learning media. The positive responses indicate that students support, feel happy, and are interested in using the GEMATIKA website learning media in the mathematics learning process at home or in class. Based on the results of the validation sheet and student response questionnaires, it can be concluded that the GEMATIKA website learning media meets the valid and practical criteria
E-MODULE GUIDED DISCOVERY LEARNING MODEL IN THE HOTS-BASED INDEPENDENT LEARNING CURRICULUM
Authors: Darmayanti Rani , Utomo Dwi Priyo , Choirudin Choirudin , Usmiyatun Usmiyatun
Published: May 2023

Student's difficulties in learning mathematics independently are due to the lack of media that supports the learning process and is practical in use and the lack of freedom to choose their preferred field. The aim is to develop teaching materials in the form of an e-module guided discovery learning model in the HOTS-based independent learning curriculum. The steps of the Guided Discovery Learning Model used in the e-module are the steps according to Polya, namely: (1) understanding the problem; (2) making plans; (3) implementing the plan; (4) looking back or checking again. This type of research is Research and Development (RND), using development steps according to Borg & Gall, which Sugiyono has transformed. The development steps are limited to seven degrees. Among them; are potential and problems, gathering information, product design, product validation, product improvement, product testing, and product revision. The final result is the percentage of design expert validation getting valid criteria. Moreover, the results of student responses obtained exciting measures. As well as the results of student responses obtaining interesting criteria so that e-modules are feasible to be developed for learning materials
HOW CAN TPACK SUPPORT THE STATISTICAL LITERACY SKILLS OF MATHEMATICS STUDENTS’ TEACHERS?
Authors: Utari Rahma Siska , Amalia Lis , Rohman Rohman
Published: May 2023

The development of ICT in the industrial revolution 4.0 was very fast and unlimited, causing the importance of statistical literacy for mathematics students’ teachers as global citizens, and future mathematics teacher candidates to be able to interpret and criticize information before communicating it in various media. This study described Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in supporting the statistical literacy skills of mathematics students’ teachers. The method used in this research was a design research type validation study to support students' statistical literacy skills by implementing TPACK. Fourteen students who took the Basic Statistics course participated as subjects in this study. Three stages were carried out in this study, namely: the preliminary design, teaching experiment, and retrospective analysis to develop a learning trajectory through learning activities that had been designed through the Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT). Data were collected using observations, interviews, video recordings, statistical project assignments, and tests. Data were analyzed and conclusions were drawn. The results of this study were a series of learning activities that are integrated with TPACK and can be used to support the statistical literacy skills of mathematics students’ teachers including activities: data awareness, statistical conceptual and idea, data presentation, and data representation. Local Instructional Theory (LIT) produced was useful in learning basic statistics to support the statistical literacy skills of mathematics students’ teachers.
STUDENTS' ERROR IN SOLVING HOTS-CATEGORY MATHEMATICS PROBLEMS VIEWED FROM DIDACTIC TRIANGLE
Authors: R Teddy Septian , Suhendra Suhendra , Kusumah Yaya Sukjaya
Published: May 2023

Student errors in solving Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) category math problems can be caused by the learning process experienced by them. In the learning process, there are three interrelated components, namely students, teachers, and materials which can be described in a didactic triangle, namely Didactic Relationship, Pedagogical Relationship, and Didactic-Pedagogical Anticipation Relationship. This study aims to describe students' error in solving HOTS-category math problems and the causes of these errors viewed from the didactical triangle. This study used a case study method with a qualitative approach conducted at one of the senior high schools in Bengkulu Province, involving three 10th-grade students as research subjects. Data were collected by using test, interview, and document study techniques. The results of this research show that errors appeared in the completion of each HOTS-category math problem, consisting of errors in using concepts, calculations, and failing to solve the problem. Viewed from the didactic triangle, these errors occur when students do not learn through the resources provided, learning activities tend to be monotonous, passive-student responses during the learning process, and teacher only focuses on conventional learning. Thus, the learning process experienced by students is unable to encourage them to think at the HOTS level.
ANALYSIS OF MATHEMATICS PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY BASED ON IDEAL PROBLEM-SOLVING STEPS GIVEN STUDENT LEARNING STYLES
Authors: Rosyada Muhammad Isna , Wibowo Setiawan Edi
Published: May 2023

This research aims to describe the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students with visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles in solving sequence and series questions based on IDEAL problem-solving steps. In this study, the research method used is qualitative. Grouping students based on their learning style through a student learning style questionnaire, namely visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Furthermore, data collection was carried out, namely holding a written test with sequences and series material. Then a problem-solving analysis was carried out from the answer data and interviews with the research subjects obtained. Data collection techniques used include Questionnaires, Tests, and Interviews. Meanwhile, in this study, the triangulation technique used is time triangulation. The results of the analysis and discussion show that students with a visual learning style have good abilities in solving mathematical problems. Students with a vimal learning style have no difficulty solving math problems based on the IDEAL Problem-Solving step. Meanwhile, students with auditory and kinesthetic learning styles could only carry out the first 2 steps of solving mathematical problems based on the IDEAL Problem-Solving step, namely the Identify Problem and Define Goal stages. From the research results, the following conclusions are obtained: First, in the type of visual learning style, students can carry out problem-solving based on the IDEAL Problem-Solving step well.
Formation of student’s self-education and competence in the process of developing mental skills
Authors: Aliyeva Ruhangiz Mammad
Published: May 2023

Self-education is aimed at heights and perfection, self-education puts simpler issues. An impulsive person with an explosive character gets used to not yelling, self-control helps – this is self-education. A calm and adequate person teaches himself/herself wisdom – this is self-education. The child teaches himself/herself not to lie and not to fight – this is self-education. A young graduate of the conservatory willingly performs transitions masterfully day after day – this is self-improvement. Self-education is the first step towards self-development. Self-education is one of the very necessary links of a single complex of intellectual labour. This type of activity, which includes the elements of independent activity, has been the centre of attention in all structures and stages of social life as a means of improving a person's socio-political and professional-specialization training and acquiring knowledge, it has always engaged people with progressive views and has been highly valued based on its usefulness “coefficient”. It is necessary to perform the opposite operation in the mental work process. In addition to giving these operations a great place in training, the teacher should also take care of their formation in students. Insufficient development of students’ analysis-composition activities negatively affects not only the depth of their knowledge, but also the level of their skills. The purpose of the article is to examine the high demands placed on school preparation in the era of scientific and technical progress, in a situation where information is growing rapidly. In addition to arming the young generation with scientific knowledge, the school should teach them to acquire independent knowledge, free work habits, intellectual work culture, independence of thought, self-education habits, and better prepare for independent work activities. This is one of the important directions of educational reforms.
Inventarisasi awal jamur makroskopis di Kawasan Sumur Tinggi Suaka Margasatwa Isau-Isau Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Setiawan Doni , Dela Rininta Mutiara , Maharsi Matrialis Puspito Khirty , Nurrudin Wahid , Purwoko Agus , Indriani Dwi Puspa , Patriono Enggar
Published: May 2023

Kawasan Sumur Tinggi merupakan kawasan hutan Suaka Margasatwa (SM) Isau-isau yang berdekatan dengan lokasi  Desa Lawang Agung dan Desa Pagar Agung yang sudah mulai dipengaruhi adanya berbagai kegiatan aktivitas masyarakat sekitar khususnya perladangan kopi. Mengingat luasnya Kawasan SM Isau-isau dan tingginya aktivitas masyarakat berladang di sekitar pinggir kawasan serta belum pernah dilakukan kajian penelitian  tentang jamur makroskopis maka perlu dilakukan survei inventarisasi awal untuk mengetahui apa saja jenis jamur makroskopis di Kawasan Sumur Tinggi SM Isau-isau. Survei inventarisasi awal ini telah dilakukan  pada bulan  September 2021 dan bulan Juni 2022 di sekitar Kawasan Sumur Tinggi Hutan SM Isau-isau. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan survei langsung dilapangan  dengan metode  jelajah.  Setiap jamur makroskopis yang  didapat di lapangan baik yang terdapat pada substrat kayu, tanah dan serasah diambil kemudian dimasukkan ke dalam kantong plastik dan diberi label untuk diidentifikasi. Dari hasil penelitian inventarisasi awal didapatkan hasil bahwa Jamur makroskopis yang ditemukan dari Filum Ascomycota yang terdiri dari 1 kelas, 1 ordo, 1 famili, 1 genus, dan 1 spesies dan Filum Basidiomycota terdiri dari 1 kelas, 5 ordo 14 famili, dan 29 spesies. Data yang didapatkan menunjukkan bahwa famili jamur Polyporaceae mendominasi di Hutan SM-Isau-Isau sekitar Kawsan Sumur Tinggi yang ditemukan sebanyak 9 jenis. Jamur dari Famili Polyporaceae merupakan jamur dekomposer yang banyak tumbuh pada pohon yang telah mati dan memiliki kemampuan beradaptasi dengan lingkungan hingga dapat mengembangkan diri secara cepat pada habitatnya yang mempunyai tingkat kelembaban yang tinggi. Dari hasil survei awal ini menunjukan tingginya keberagaman jenis jamur yang berada didalam hutan SM Isau-isau sekitar Kawasan Sumur Tinggi sehingga mempunyai potensi untuk dieksplorasi lebih lanjut.
Pengujian bakteri patogen pada ikan hias di Stasiun Karantina Ikan Pengendalian Mutu Dan Keamanan Hasil Perikanan Palembang
Authors: Sulistiyono Arief , Mutiara Eka
Published: May 2023

Badan Karantina lkan Pengendalian Mutu dan Keamanan Hasil Perikanan merupakan birokrasi dan orientasi pelayanan dari dua institusi yaitu Karantina Ikan dan Laboratorium Pembinaan dan Pengujian Mutu Hasil Perikanan. Karantina ikan betanggung jawab terhadap pencegahan masuk dan tersebarnya Hama Penyakit Ikan Karantina (HPIK) di Indonesia serta mencegah keluarnya Hama dan Penyakit Ikan (HPI) dari dalam wilayah Republik Indonesia. Penyakit yang menyerang ikan biasanya timbul karena gangguan organisme patogen berupa parasit, jamur, bakteri, dan virus. Penyakit ikan yang disebabkan oleh bakteri sangat mempengaruhi hasil budidaya karena penyakit tersebut dapat menurunkan hasil ikan budidaya oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan diagnosa penyakit ikan sebelum di perdagangkan dalam wilayah Republik Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk memberikan informasi mengenai cara pengujian bakteri pathogen pada ikan dan mengetahui bakteri pathogen yang terdapat pada ikan. Penelitian ini telah dilakukan pada bulan Juni sampai Juli 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode konvesional mulai dari sterilisasi alat, isolasi, pemurnian, pewarnaan gram hinga uji biokimia pada bakteri dengan menggunakan sampel uji ikan hias Botia macracantha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan bakteri pathogen yaitu Plesiomonas shigelloides yang memiliki karakteristik antara lain bersifat gram negatif dan berbentuk batang serta bakteri ini bersifat motil, fermentatif, dapat memproduksi enzim katalase, indol, dan dapat mendekarboksilase asam amino lisin maupun ornithin. Adapun hasil produksi asam dari proses fermentasi gula bisa didapat dari jenis gula glukosa, inositol, dan trehalosa.
Ground reaction forces, temporospatial parameters, range of motion, and limb characteristics were analyzed for small and medium size sound dogs with the use of pressure sensitive walkway
Authors: Avendano Javier N. , Langenbach Anke , Brunke Matthew W. , Barnhard Jennifer A.
Published: May 2023

OBJECTIVE

To study ground reaction forces (GRF) and temporospatial parameters for small and medium size dogs using a pressure sensitive walkway (PSW). We hypothesized that, at a given speed, small dogs would have shorter stance time than medium dogs and that dog height (DH) would influence GRF.

ANIMALS

30 healthy, sound dogs were divided into 2 groups, small < 15 kg and medium dog group weighing 15 to 25 kg.

PROCEDURES

GRFs were measured for both groups at walk and trot using PSW. Muscle mass and joint angles were measured. Data were analyzed using SAS version 9.4. Two groups were compared using 2-sample t test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, and Fisher exact test.

RESULTS

GRFs were successfully measured in both dog groups for walk and trot. Medium dogs had larger limb girth, more peak pressure, max force, increased stance, swing time, and larger stride length compared with small dogs. Stance time increased as DH increased at walk and trot (r = 0.854, P < .001; r = 0.876, P < .001). Stance time increased as BW (body weight) increased at walk and trot (r = 0.887, P < .001; r = 0.858 P < .001). Inconclusive data was obtained for stride acceleration and velocity. The handler side did not influence results (P > .05). Range of motion (ROM) did not differ among groups.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results suggested that PSW is a reliable device for small and medium dogs. At walk and at a trot, GRF are smaller in small dogs compared with medium dogs, suggesting that normal reference data for PSW need to take BW and DH into account.
Effect of the inferior alveolar nerve block injection versus maxillary infiltration with two local anesthetic agents on cardiovascular parameters: A randomized comparative double-blind clinical trial
Authors: Sharifi Roohollah , Lami Zahra , Sabzi Feridoun , Mozaffari Hamid Reza , Imani Mohammad Moslem , Golshah Amin , Moradpoor Hedaiat , Safaei Mohsen
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to assess the effect of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block of the mandible and infiltration anesthesia of the maxilla using lidocaine plus epinephrine or prilocaine with felypressin anesthetic agents on systolic and diastolic blood pressures, heart rate (HR) and peripheral oxygen saturation rate of patients. This randomized double-blind clinical trial evaluated 112 patients in four groups (n=28) based on the jaw (maxilla or mandible) and type of anesthetic agent (lidocaine with epinephrine or prilocaine with felypressin). Groups 1 and 2 received IAN block of the mandible or infiltration anesthesia of the maxilla, respectively, with 2% lidocaine plus 1:80.000 epinephrine. Groups 3 and 4 received IAN block of the mandible or infiltration anesthesia of the maxilla, respectively, using prilocaine with felypressin. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures and HR were measured by an automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor and the percentage of peripheral oxygen saturation rate was measured by a finger pulse oximeter 10 minutes before the injection, immediately after injection, 10 minutes after injection and 20 minutes after injection.

The mean diastolic blood pressure showed a greater reduction following the administration of lidocaine with epinephrine, as compared with prilocaine with felypressin (p<0.001). The mean HR showed a significantly greater increase following the administration of lidocaine with epinephrine, as compared with prilocaine with felypressin (p<0.001). The effect of type of anesthetic agent on diastolic blood pressure depended on the type of injection (p=0.033). Administration of 2% lidocaine with 1:80.000 epinephrine, in comparison to prilocaine with felypressin, can cause changes in cardiovascular parameters such as heart rate and diastolic blood pressure in patients undergoing restoration of a maxillary or mandibular molar tooth. Type of injection has no significant effect on cardiovascular parameters.
Crossing the Threshold to Eternity: The Legacy of William James Abraham (1947–2021)
Authors: Morris-Chapman Daniel Pratt
Published: May 2023

William James Abraham (1947–2021) has made important contributions to a variety of different areas within both theology and the philosophy of religion generally. His sudden passing promptedHolinessto offer a review of the major themes which crop up in his writings. As a result, the present article surveys key aspects of his work, including a discussion of his most recent theological proposals.
Thirteen: A Story of Growth in Grace Through an Experimental Small Group
Authors: Johnston Kenny
Published: May 2023

In 2016 an experimental small group formed, defined by extreme measures of accountability inspired by John Wesley's early Methodists. The focused theological assumptions of the group were that believers are called to lives of progressive sanctification by the power of the Holy Spirit through the means of grace. The key strategic concept was sustained attention and discipline through accountability. This article tells the story of Thirteen while elucidating salient features in Wesley's small-group strategies that were considered in developing Thirteen.
From I am, with sincere regard, your most obedient servant to Yours sincerely: The simplification of leavetaking formulae in 18th-century Scottish and Irish English letters
Authors: Elsweiler Christine , Ronan Patricia
Published: May 2023

The study in hand investigates the impact of social status on the use and change of pragmatic formulae in historical varieties of English. The study asks which leavetaking formulae are used between writers of equal social status in varieties of English in the later 18th century. Working on a corpus of letters compiled from two subsets of letters each from 18th-century Scottish and Irish English, the study illustrates pragmatic change on the basis of the investigation of leavetakings involving the servant formula. By doing so, the study also helps to widen the hitherto predominating narrow focus on mainly English English.

The study shows that the use of formulae is situationally dependant. It suggests that pragmatic change takes place amongst writers of equal social status in the private domain, which then leads to the use of such formulae in the public domain and to the use between writers of different status groups.
The Corpus of Contemporary English Legal Decisions, 1950–2021 (CoCELD): A new tool for analysing recent changes in English legal discourse
Authors: Rodríguez-Puente Paula , Hernández-Coalla David
Published: May 2023

Legal discourse is widely assumed to be resistant to change, and indeed legislative documents are extremely conservative with fixed and formulaic structures. However, recent research has shown that changes can be observed in the lexico-grammatical features of some legal documents when examined diachronically, particularly since the emergence in the 1970s of the Plain Language Movement, which sought to draw attention to the unnecessary complexity of the official language, this including legal discourse. Despite the crucial changes in legal language in recent years, research in that direction is scarce to date, particularly in the British English variety, probably due, in part, to the shortage of specialised corpora that allow this kind of studies. In order to bridge this gap, we have embarked on the compilation of the Corpus of Contemporary English Legal Decisions, 1950–2021 (CoCELD), a corpus of British judicial decisions produced between 1950 and 2021. In this paper we present the structure and characteristics of CoCELD, as well as the methodology used for its compilation. The new corpus, which was released in February 2022, contains sample texts of roughly 2,500 words for each year from 1950 to 2021, which adds up to more than 730,000 words. The corpus contains files in raw text and with POS-annotation, and is freely available for the research community under signed consent. With CoCELD we hope to contribute with a new, useful resource for linguists with an interest in legal language, from both a synchronic and a diachronic perspective.
Compiling a corpus of South Asian online Englishes: A report, some reflections and a pilot study
Authors: Shakir Muhammad , Deuber Dagmar
Published: May 2023

In this research article we introduce the South Asian Online Englishes (SAOnE) corpus representing four South Asian countries, i.e. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and two native English-speaking countries, i.e. the UK and the USA. We have used semi-automatic and manual methods to collect data from three internet registers, i.e. newspaper comments, web forums and tweets, and a collection of internet sub-registers which we label as blogs and websites. Additionally, we have collected text messages using online freelance hiring platforms from each of the South Asian countries mentioned above. Each register category in the corpus consists of approximately 1 million words per register per country, except text messages, which contains around 500,000 words per country and only includes the four South Asian countries. We have verified the origin of website and blog links, authors of Twitter, and where possible of commenters and web forum users to make sure that only local content of each country is included. The corpus features some indigenous language content, which is tagged.

In addition to the description of this dataset, we also present a pilot study analysing three discourse particles, namely na, neh, and yaar. The discourse particles na and yaar are native to Hindi/Urdu, while neh is based on a Sinhala negation marker. Our analysis indicates that na and neh have similarities in terms of their position in the clause/utterance. However, neh is confined to Sri Lanka while the Hindi/Urdu based discourse particles are also used in our Twitter data from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The use of these discourse particles in Bangladeshi tweets shows the influence of Indian culture through Bollywood celebrities. Of the Hindi/Urdu discourse particles yaar and na, yaar is preferred in Pakistan while na is preferred in India; additionally, yaar is used at the start of the clause more often in our Pakistani data. Lastly, we discuss the implications of the pilot study, the advantages of the type of data used for the pilot study, and future research directions.
Microplasma-sprayed multilayer coatings for electric heating elements
Authors: Kaliuzhnyi Sergii , Alontseva Darya , Voinarovych Sergey , Kyslytsia Oleksandr , Khozhanov Aleksandr , Łatka Leszek , Faizrakhmanov Zulfat , Bektasova Gulsym
Published: May 2023

The paper presents new results on the application of microplasma spraying (MPS) for manufacturing electric heating elements (EHEs) consisting of a St3 steel plate (the substrate) with a sprayed electrically insulating Al2O3 sublayer (400±50 μm thick) and TiO2 electric heating tracks (4 mm width; 150±50 μm thickness). Measurements of the temperature of the multilayer coating with a thermal imager enabled determination of the temperature distribution over the surface of the EHE. The electric strength and conductivity tests showed the efficiency of the sprayed EHEs up to a temperature of 200°C. The results of analysis of the causes of material losses during MPS of electric heating tracks (TiO2) are presented, and the optimal parameters for efficient MPS of coatings in the form of narrow tracks on steel substrates are determined. Using regression analyses, the equation for the influence of MPS parameters on the coating transfer efficiency (CTE) is obtained. Process parameters such as the electric current and the plasma-forming gas flow rate have been found to have the greatest influence on the CTE. In the experiment, a high efficiency of the sprayed material during MPS of electric heating tracks of TiO2 powder was established (the maximum CTE reached 89%), which indicates the prospects for using MPS technology in the production of EHEs for DC electric heating and for maintaining the temperature of product surfaces up to 200°C.
Hemihydranencephaly of Premature Infant - Case Report
Authors: Prodanovic Tijana V , Zivojinovic Suzana G
Published: May 2023

Hydranencephaly represents a rare anomaly of the central nervous system and is characterized by the parenchymal absence which is replaced with a membranous sac filled with cerebrospinal liquid, glial tissue and ependyma. When it is manifested as hemihydranencephaly, the patient’s prognosis is better. We presented a case of a premature infant with hemihydranencephaly in twin pregnancy that had a fatal outcome. A premature infant in a controlled pregnancy was delivered at 31 weeks of gestational age. The mother of the newborn was hospitalized in the Clinic for Infective Diseases since she had tested positive for SARS-Covid- 19. Following an urgent Caesarean section, the newborn was tested for Covid 19 using the rapid antigen and PCR test and the results were negative. In the delivery room, the tactile stimulation, aspiration, positive pressure ventilation of the infant were applied, after which it was intubated. After the intubation, a manual heart massage was performed, after which the cardiac activity and agonal breathing movements were detected.” Three hours later, cardiorespiratory arrest happened, following unsuccessful resuscitation. The other twin was born with no anomalies, but showed signs of respiratory distress syndrome. Autopsy revealed that there was a thin-walled cavity filled with clear, yellowish liquid in the right hemisphere. Documenting cases of newborns with hydranencephaly is of a great importance for counseling parents regarding length of survival, successful management of pregnancy, and performance of prenatal diagnostic procedures.