bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Provider views on vasectomy: cultural, gender, and political elements of Men's decisions to seek publicly funded services
Authors: Teti Michelle , Raybon Denise , Spitz Stephanie , Webb Shelby , Witt Jacki , Metcalf-Wilson Kristin 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionEvidence suggests a new demand for vasectomies following the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization [597 U.S. 215 (2022), (Dobbs)]. Vasectomies are safer and more cost-effective than tubal sterilization. Understanding how to support men's use of this procedure is important to improving sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing (SRHW). This study is an exploration of health care providers' perspectives on the gender, cultural and political influences on vasectomies at Title X-funded clinics across all regions of the US.MethodsProviders or health services staff (N = 21) at Title X-funded settings currently offering vasectomy services in their own clinics or via referral were recruited using list serve and email outreach. Participants took part in one-on-one or small group interviews about vasectomy procedures, patient experiences, and trends. A thematic analysis of interview transcripts through an iterative process of reviewing, note-taking, and discussing data assessed provider views on patient cultural, gender, and political vasectomy influences.ResultsQualitative interviews yielded four themes related to participant access to services, including income challenges, language barriers, medical distrust, and societal gender roles that stressed women's responsibility for contraception. Two additional themes focused on men's fear of losing reproductive health options and desire to “step up” to do their part to prevent unplanned pregnancies.DiscussionInterviewees stressed that vasectomy was for everyone but identified sub-groups of men who still faced logistical and social access challenges to the procedure. Providers also believed that men were concerned over reproductive justice in the US and wanted to do their part to help prevent unplanned pregnancies. They thought that the Dobbs decision may mark a turning point in reproductive care that could ultimately better public health initiatives and overall SRHW by including men in the conversation. Vasectomy education, marketing—along with policy changes that ease access, can support this goal.
Life cycle assessment of the tiny house initiative in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Sabobeh Lara , Al Hassani Rabab , Alomar Laila , Atabay Serter , Mortula Md Maruf , Ali Tarig A. , Taher Aqeel Mohammed 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionThere has been a significant increase in global energy usage due to urbanization and population growth. The built environment is responsible for over one third of global energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and over a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. The United Arab Emirates building, and construction sector consumes 70% of the entire country’s electricity demand and uses large amounts of raw materials, accelerating resource scarcity. The tiny house offers several environmental and sustainability benefits that have contributed to its growing popularity.MethodsIn this study, the environmental impacts of a tiny house, built on the American University of Sharjah campus will be evaluated using life cycle impact assessment. A cradle-to-grave evaluation was conducted for the life cycle assessment of the tiny house, with a functional unit of 1 m2, using the ReCiPe 2016 V1.03 midpoint method.ResultsThe environmental impact associated with the production and operational phases was most severe, aligning with similar studies on residential buildings. In the material production phase, concrete and steel had the most significant environmental impacts, particularly in the climate change category. These results highlight the importance of focusing on sustainable innovations in material production and recycling to mitigate environmental impacts. The operational phase contributed to approximately 77% of the total carbon dioxide emissions over the 50-year lifespan of the tiny house, primarily due to energy consumption for heating and cooling.DiscussionWhile the findings align with previous studies on residential buildings, it is important to consider the context of a tiny house; its small size results in a significantly lower overall environmental impact compared to larger homes.
Influence of vaccination against infectious diseases on the carbon footprint of fattening pigs: a systematic review
Authors: Gickel Julia , Hartung Clara Berenike , Abd El-Wahab Amr , Hankel Julia , Visscher Christian 
Published: December 2024

IntroductionIn all sectors of the economy, including livestock production, there is an increasing focus on sustainability criteria. The carbon footprint is therefore an important target value in pig production. The aim is to minimize this value. Infectious diseases may affect the performance negatively, potentially leading to a higher carbon footprint. Therefore, vaccinations may be a useful tool to ensure a high level of sustainability in pork production.Materials and methodsThe aim of this evaluation was to assess the impact of vaccinations against Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2), Mesomycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo), both PCV2 and M. hyo, and Lawsonia intracellularis (LI) in epidemic situations in Europe on performance parameters using results from former publications on these diseases. These parameters were then used to calculate the carbon footprint of the pigs using life cycle assessment (LCA). The data collection with PubMed was based on the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, from which, however, some deviations were made. In total, 14 trials on PCV2, 10 trials on M. hyo, 14 trials on M. hyo and PCV2, and 17 trials on LI fulfilled the criteria and were included in this evaluation. In general, review articles and studies published before 1990 were excluded as were studies with incomplete data concerning the performance parameters and studies from non-European countries if the published body weights, genetics used, or other details in the experimental setup suggested they were not comparable to European standards.ResultsThe mean carbon footprint was up to 12.1% (PCV2), 2.5% (M. hyo), 9.3% (PCV2 and M. hyo), or 3.5% (LI) lower following a vaccination.DiscussionThis evaluation clearly shows that healthy animals can achieve a reduced carbon footprint through better performance with lower resource consumption, which is extremely important for sustainable animal husbandry. The use of health preserving measures such as vaccination can be a useful and important tool for reaching this goal.
Assessing the Predictive Power of PIRCHE-II Scores for the Development of De Novo Donor-Specific Antibodies After Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation
Authors: Raineri Francesca , Frischknecht Lukas , Nilsson Jakob , Rössler Fabian , Cavelti-Weder Claudia , von Moos Seraina , Schachtner Thomas 
Published: December 2024

The molecular HLA epitope mismatch is an advanced measure for developing de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA) after kidney transplantation. Its relevance in simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplant recipients (SPKTRs) remains unclear. We investigated dnDSA development in 72 SPKTRs and 383 kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and used the Predicted Indirectly Recognizable HLA-Epitopes (PIRCHE-II) algorithm to calculate the mismatch load of HLA-derived epitopes in total, per HLA-class, and per HLA-locus. At 1 year post-transplant, SPKTRs exhibited an increased dnDSA incidence (11.2% vs. 3.1%, p = 0.011); but not at 10 years post-transplant. In SPKTRs, preformed DSA (HR 2.872, p = 0.039) and younger donor age (HR 0.943, p = 0.017) were independent risk factors for developing dnDSA. PIRCHE-II scores for HLA-DQ correlated with dnDSA development upon univariate analysis (p = 0.044). Among 455 KTRs/SPKTRs, multivariate analysis identified PIRCHE-II scores for HLA-DQ (HR 1.023, p = 0.025) and ciclosporine use (HR 2.440, p = 0.001) as independent predictors of dnDSA development. Simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplantation (SPK) was an independent risk factor in case of preformed DSA only (HR 2.782, p = 0.037). High PIRCHE-II scores for HLA-DQ are crucial for dnDSA development in both SPKTRs and KTRs. The lack of an independent association of total PIRCHE-II scores urges caution in implementing it in post-transplantation risk assessment.
The Role of Digital-Based Civic Education Teaching Media in Increasing Students' Readiness to Face the Era of Society 5.0
Authors: Romadhoni Luthfia Devi , Triyanto  , Rejekiningsih Triana 
Published: December 2024

The rapid development of technology has significantly increased its influence on all aspects of life. One area that cannot escape this influence is education. We are now entering a new era known as Society 5.0. To adapt to developments in the era of Society 5.0, students must develop digital literacy skills and an interest in technology. The most important factor influencing students' interest in technology is the learning media used. Efforts to strengthen digital literacy can be implemented through civic education in schools. This research aims to describe digital-based civic education learning media designed to prepare students for the era of Society 5.0. The method used in this study is a literature review. The results show that digital-based civic education teaching media, particularly in the form of the metaverse, is more effective in preparing students and has proven to increase their readiness for Society 5.0 compared to visual audio media. This conclusion is based on several studies that highlight the advantages of metaverse teaching media. These advantages include increasing students' interest in technology, making the learning process more interactive, improving learning outcomes, eliminating spatial and temporal limitations, and creating virtual environments and objects that support learning.
Structural Organization in Environmental Awareness Poster Designs
Authors: Hassan Sallah Fared 
Published: December 2024

يكشف البحث عن أساليب اظهار التنظيمات الشكلية في المنجز التصميمي و قد تضمن البحث اربع فصول و جاء في الفصل الأول (الاطار المنهجي) الذي كشف عن مشكلة البحث و قد جاء تساؤل الباحث عن مشكلة الدراسة و تحددت بالتساؤل التالي: - ما هو دور التنظيم الشكلي في تصاميم ملصقات التوعية البيئية؟ وجاءت أهمية البحث في المساهمة في اختيار و بناء الفكرة وفق محددات التنظيم الشكلي و ما يؤديه من تحسين الادراك المرئي و تحدد الهدف في الكشف عن دور هذه التنظيمات، كما حدد الحدود الزمانية و المكانية و الموضوعية وتبعتها تحديد المصطلحات الواردة و تعريفها اجرائيا ً , و قد احتوى الفصل الثاني (الاطار النظري) على مبحثين هما :-دور الاتصال و الشكل و مفاهيمه في التصميم الكرافيكي
ثم اكتمل الفصل الثاني بمؤشرات وعرض ومقارنة بين الدراسة السابقة و الدراسة الحالية، وبعدها الحق الفصل الثالث الذي عنى بإجراءات البحث ,اما الفصل الرابع والأخير فقد تضمن النتائج البحث من أبرزها:
1.ان التنظيم الشكلي الذي يتمثل بالنمط المركزي والبؤري هو السائد في التصميم التوعوي وهو من أكثر الأنظمة استخداما في الإخراج النهائي للمنجز الجرافيكي التوعوي
كما تضمن الفصل الرابع، عدة استنتاجات ومن أهمها: -
1.اعتماد الأنماط في النظام الشكلي متباين للعناصر ضمن فضاء الملصق يؤدي للتنافس بين الجذب المرئي وتحقيق السيادة للأشكال
و في نهية البحث تم الحاق قائمة المصادر و قائمة الاشكال و المخططات
Formal Features Of Image Construction In Ghost Films
Authors: Ali Mahmood Asia 
Published: December 2024

تمثل الاشباح – بوصفها ظاهرةً ثقافية متوارثة عبر الاجيال- عنصراً اساسا ابدعه الخيال البشري وتناوله في سرديات الادب والسينما، كون الاشباح تشغل حيزاً كبيرا في تراث الامم. فقد ظهرت افلام الرعب وعلى وجه الخصوص افلام الاشباح وهي من الانواع الفيلمية البارزة التي استمدت موضوعاتها من اساطير وارث الحضارات القديمة، تناولت فيها احداثاً يكتنفها الغموض في كل مفاصلها من مكان وزمان لاسيما وجود شخصيات خارقة للطبيعة تنتمي لأشكال غرائبية وافعال عدائية فتثير التوتر والخوف لدى المتلقين. وبسبب الاقبال والانجاب لهذه النوعية من الافلام عملت السينما الحديثة على زيادة عنصر التشويق من خلال انتاج صورا واصواتا شبحية تم معالجتها بأساليب فنية مبتكرة تحوي في بنائها السردي على حبكات غاية في التعقيد ومثيرة للخوف والفزع والرعب مستندة بذلك الى التطور التكنولوجي الذي شمل قطاع الانتاج السينمائي بكل مفاصله التقنية على مستويي الصورة والصوت ، كي تكون هذه المخلوقات الشبحية ذات استعارات فنية لموضوعات واقعية تمس حياة الانسان وتصوراته وثقافته المتغيرة .ومن هذا المنطلق وجدت الباحثة ضرورة البحث بالسمات الشكلية الخاصة بأفلام الاشباح. وقد صاغت مشكلة بحثها بالتساؤل الآتي: (ما السمات الشكلية المطلوبة لبناء الصورة في افلام الاشباح؟). كما ضم البحث المحاور الآتية : ملخص البحث وتضمن المقدمة ومشكلة البحث، ثم اهميته والحاجة اليه إذ تمثلت الاهمية في تسليط الضوء على السمات الشكلية لأفلام الاشباح اما هدف البحث فيكمن في التعرف على السمات الشكلية لهذا النوع الفيلمي الفرعي، ثم التعريف بالمصطلحات.
اما الاطار النظري للبحث فاشتمل على مبحثين: تناول الاول ظاهرة الاشباح وانواعها، بينما تناول الثاني بنية الصورة في افلام الاشباح واهم التقنيات المتبعة لتمثيلها، وقد اسفرت هذه المباحث عن عدة مؤشرات استخدمتها الباحثة لتحليل العينة الفيلمية المختارة. وانتهى البحث بمجموعة من النتائج وهي: ان للأشباح القابلية على الظهور بالمظهر الذي يتناسب والاحداث الجارية وبالشكل الذي يجعل الشخصيات الاخرى تتعاطف معها. كما ان امتلاك الاشباح للقوى الخارقة - وفي مقدمتها الظهور والاختفاء – هو ما مكنها من التواصل مع الاحياء لتحقيق غايتها بالخلاص او الانتقام ممن تسببوا بأذيتها. وغالبا تخرج الاشباح من الاماكن المهجورة او المنعزلة او النائية متخذة لها مكاناً لبناء حيواتها، كونها بيئة مناسبة (ومتوافقة مع صورة الاشباح النمطية لدى الافراد)، لإثارة الرهبة والرعب. وتتميز افلام الاشباح بالأجواء المظلمة لاعتماد اغلب مشاهدها على الاضاءة الخافتة. أما اهم الاستنتاجات التي خرجت بها الدراسة : ان استمرار انتاج ومتابعة افلام الاشباح انما يعكس امتلاك هذا النوع لسمات شكلية وبنائية خاصة به، فضلاً عن استمرار اهتمام المجتمعات بالماورائيات. ولم تقتصر افلام الاشباح على تناول القصص المرتكزة على الاساطير او الخيال فحسب، بل يمكن ان ترتكز على احداث خيالية مدمجة مع قصص حقيقية. لتحقق استمرارية وجاذبية هذا النوع الفيلمي الفرعي. ترتكز افلام الاشباح على اماكن خاصة، لتكون المصدر الرئيس لخلق الاشباح المثيرة لغريزة الخوف. واختتم البحث بقائمة المصادر، وملخصاً باللغة الانكليزية
The contribution of technology in developing marketing behavior
Authors: Muhsen Getan Seham 
Published: December 2024

يستند التسويق الى جملة من العوامل التي يمتد مجالها لمديات متنوعة من بينها التكنلوجيا التي اصبحت العنصر الفعال في حركة ونمو الحياة ومواكبة النقلات المتسارعة في شتى اصعدت الحياة ، ومن الجدير بالذكر ان الفنون جميعا والتصميم الطباعي رفد الحياة بكل ما يسهم في تطويع الامكانيات التصميمية بما يخدم الاهداف الوظيفية ومن بينها التسويق والترويج والاعلانات سواء عن منتجات او خدمات ، ولهذا فقد تناول البحث الحالي التكنلوجيا ودوره في محاولة لمعرفة أهميتها، والتي تهتم ببناء فكرة عقلية تتكفل بتفسير التمظهرات المرئية السطحية للمطبوعات بشتى انواعها ، تضمن البحث فصلين الأول مشكلة البحث وأهميته, وكان التساؤل التالي كيف يمكن للتكنلوجيا التحكم بالسلوك التسويقي ؟ وتناول الفصل الأول هدف البحث الذي يتجلى بالكشف عن اسهام التكنلوجيا في تنمية السلوك التسويقي؟ وحددت اهم المصطلحات التي تهم عنوان البحث ، كذلك تضمن الحدود الزمانية والمكانية والموضوعية. أما الفصل الثاني فقد تناول مبحثين ضم المبحث الأول دراسة مفهوم التكنلوجيا وانواعها ودورها في تصميم المطبوع والتسويق والياته المعتمدة ، اما الفصل الثالث فقد تضمن اجراءات البحث وعرض نماذج العينة وتحليلها لنتائج البحث والاستنتاجات ، فضلا عن التوصيات والمقترحات وقائمة بالمصادر ، ومن ابرز النتائج التي توصلت إليها الباحثة
The Influence of Body Image and Energy Intake on Nutritional Status in Adolescents at SMAN 1 Cirebon City, Indonesia
Authors: Kurniasih Farah Gustin , Wahidin Muhammad Duddy Satrianugraha , Fachrudin Duddy 
Published: December 2024

Background: Adolescents are among the groups vulnerable to nutritional problems. These issues can arise due to restrictive diets, self-assessment (body image), lifestyle choices, energy intake, physical activity, and knowledge of balanced nutrition. According to the WHO (2018), the prevalence of overnutrition among adolescents aged 15–19 years has risen significantly from 4% to over 18%. The increase was observed in 18% of females and 19% of males.
Aims: This research aims to examine the correlation between body image, energy intake, and nutritional status among adolescents at SMAN 1 in Cirebon City.
Methods: A quantitative approach with a descriptive research design was employed in this study. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Primary data were collected through questionnaires, 24-hour food recall interviews, and measurements of body weight and height. Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate analysis.
Results: The findings indicate that most adolescents had a negative body image (60.1%), good energy intake (44.0%), and normal nutritional status (70.2%). Data analysis using the Ordinal Logistic Regression test revealed that body image significantly affects nutritional status (p < 0.001), and energy intake also significantly affects nutritional status (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: This study concluded that body image and energy intake significantly influence the nutritional status of adolescents. Statistical analysis demonstrated that adolescents with a positive body image and good energy intake are more likely to have normal nutritional status.
Received: 25 September 2024 | Reviewed: 16 October 2024 |
Revised: 30 November 2024 | Accepted: 12 December 2024.
Evaluate the Association Between IL-37 Isoform-C and D Gene Expression with the Severity and Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Razzaq Furqan Hasan , Obaid Rana Fadhil 
Published: December 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic autoimmune condition characterized by joint inflammation and pain, leading to the degeneration of the joints and bones, which may develop into deformities. The identification of the potential of new RA biomarkers, such as IL-37 isoforms for diagnosis and treatment applications is now under investigation. Purpose: This research aims to investigate the connection between the expression of IL37 isoform-c and IL37 isoform-d genes with RA activity and severity, their rules in diagnosis of the disease and for future RA therapeutic purposes. Methods: A case-control study was conducted on a total of 140 individuals. A total of 70 patients, who were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a rheumatologist, were included in the study, along with 70 control volunteers. The samples were obtained by using freshly acquired blood and serum samples via the use of RT-qPCR, ELISA, and other methods. The sample included 64 females and 6 men in both the patient and control groups. The age ranges from 20 to 70 years. Specimens were gathered between August 2023 and December 2023 from the Rheumatology department at AL-Sader Medical City in Najaf Governorate, Iraq. The blood IL-37 level was quantified using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Additionally, immune markers including Anti-CCP, ESR, RF, and CRP were assessed. The quantification of IL-37 isoforms' gene expression was performed using qRT-PCR. The activity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was assessed using DAS28-ESR, DAS28-CRP, and CDAI, which also allowed for the determination of disease severity. Results: The levels of inflammatory parameters including Anti-CCP, CRP, RF, and ESR were significantly elevated in RA patients in compared to controls. IL-37 isoform-c mRNA expression, as determined by RT-qPCR, has significantly greater expression in the patients' group. It was upregulated in moderate groups of patients. Furthermore, the isoform-d gene was downregulated, in contrast to control groups for both genes, who exhibited normal expression for these genes. And there was a non-significant association between IL37 isoforms c and d expression and RA activity and severity. However, IL37-c expression increased within the moderate patient groups based on severity and activity categorization as compared to controls. Conclusion: IL37 isoform-c and isoform-d are considered as a weak biomarker for diagnosing RA, evaluating disease activity and severity for RA patients.
Assessment of Interleukin-17A and Interleukin-2 Serum Levels in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Authors: Alfadul Sajjad M. , Dheeb Israa Abdul Wahad , Ghada Basal Ali  
Published: December 2024

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition that leads to the loss of hair in the part of the body due to the destruction of hair follicles, and causing patchy, non-scarring hair loss. The source of AA is unclear; however, there is much evidence assuming that alopecia areata is a disease mediated by the immune system. Aim: To measure the levels of serum interleukin (IL-17A and IL-2) in alopecia areata patients and their associations with the severity and period of illness, along with other prognostic disease variables. Materials and Methods: To perform the study, 40 patients with alopecia areata and 40 healthy controls were registered. The serum levels of IL-2 and IL-17A in alopecia areata patients and healthy controls were evaluated by applying ELISA techniques (Sandwich ELISA). Results: Compared to the healthy group, patients with alopecia areata revealed much higher levels of IL-17A and IL-2 (p > 0.05). Baseline interleukin levels did not associate statistically significantly with the severity or period of the disease. Conclusions: The current study suggests that IL-17A and IL-2 were strongly linked with alopecia areata and may have a crucial role in the condition's progress.
أثر برنامج ارشادي باسلوب اعادة البنية المعرفية لتنمية المرونة المعرفية لدى طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية
Authors: جبار جبار ثاير جبار 
Published: December 2024

يهدف البحث الحالي الى معرفة اثر برنامج ارشادي باسلوب اعادة البنية المعرفية في تنمية المرونة المعرفية لدى طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية ، قام الباحث ببناء مقياس المرونة المعرفية تكون من (30) موقفاً ، ثم استخرج الباحث الخصائص الاحصائية للمقياس ، وتبين ان جميع فقرات المقياس تتمتع بتمييز وارتباط دال إحصائياً ، وتم التأكد من صدق وثبات المقياس إذ بلغ معامل الثبات بطريقة الاختبار وإعادة الاختبار (0.80)، وبلغت قيمة الثبات بطريقة ألفا كرونباخ (0.77)، واستقر المقياس على (30) موقفاً بصورته النهائية، صمم الباحث برنامجا ارشاديا باسلوب اعادة البنية المعرفية للعالم Meichenbaum وطبق على عينة مكونة من (10) طلاب كمجموعة تجريبية ؛ إذ توصلت نتائج التجربة إلى أن هناك فروقاً ذات دلالة احصائية بين المجموعتين التجريبية والضابطة في الاختبار البعدي ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية، وفي ضوء تلك النتائج قدم الباحث عدداً من الاستنتاجات والتوصيات والمقترحات.