bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Management of green economic infrastructure and environmental sustainability in one belt and road initiative economies
Authors: Chen Jian , Rojniruttikul Nuttawut , Kun Li Yu , ullah Sana 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The study aims to examine the impact of green economic infrastructure on environmental sustainability in one belt and road initiative (OBRI) and sub-regional OBRI economies for the period 1990 to 2019. The study uses two proxies to measure green economic infrastructure namely green logistics and use of the internet. For empirical investigations, the study adopts 2SLS and GMM approaches. Our 2SLS findings demonstrate that green logistics increases CO2 in OBRI and central Asia and reduces CO2 in Europe and MENA. However, GMM findings report that green logistics increases CO2 in OBRI, central Asia, and MENA and reduces CO2 in Europe. While in case of internet, 2SLS findings show that internet use reduces CO2 in OBRI, East and Southeast Asia Europe and increases CO2 in MENA. While GMM findings reveal that use of internet reduces CO2 in OBRI and Europe and increases in East and Southeast Asia and MENA. Based on the findings, environment policies can be revised for OBRI economies.
Structural Credit Risk Model with Jumps Based on Uncertainty Theory
Authors: Huang Hong , Ning Yufu 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Traditional finance studies of credit risk structured models are based on the assumption that the price of the underlying asset obeys a stochastic differential equation. However, according to behavioral finance, the price of the underlying asset is not entirely stochastic, and the credibility of financial investors also plays a very important role in asset prices. In this paper we introduce uncertainty theory to describe these credibility of investors and propose a new credit risk structured model with jumps based on the assumption that the underlying asset is described by an uncertain differential equation with jumps. The company default belief degree formula, zero coupon bond value and stock value formula are formulated. Company bond credit spread and credit default swap (CDS) pricing are studied as applications of the proposed model in uncertain markets.
An Adaptive Water Resources Management Framework With Combined Policies to Confront Adverse Effects and Risks Due to Population-industry Transformation Into a Floodplain Area
Authors: Zeng Xueting , Zhang Junlong , Liu Jia 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
In this study, an adaptive water resource management framework with combined policies (AWFP) is developed for mitigating adverse effects on water resource in a floodplain area due to population-industry transformation in context of coordinative development of urban agglomeration. A location-entropy based PVRA model (LE-PCRA) and coupla-risk analysis (CRA) can be introduced to reflect the adverse effects of industrial information and driven population on water resources; meanwhile risks (including water shortage, soil loss and flood control) and corresponding correlations have been shown in the risk maps. Moreover, an adaptive scenario analysis based stochastic-fuzzy method (ASSF) can be embedded into an AWFP to deal with multiple uncertainties and their interactions due to subjective and artificial factors. The proposed AWFP is applied to a practical case study of Yongding river floodplain region for confronting adverse effects on water resources due to population-industry transformation in the context of coordinative development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, China. The results were obtained to reflect the negative effects of population-industry transformation and corresponding water allocation patterns in floodplain, which is effective to confront natural and artificial damages (such as water deficit, water and soil loss, and flood damage), risks and function degradation of floodplain contemporarily. Meanwhile, various policy scenarios (such as farmland returning to wetland, improvement of water resource utilization efficiency, water diversion and flood control) can be analyzed to support adjusting current population-economy strategies and water management patterns to accommodate source function of floodplain with a risk-averse and sustainable manner.
Bacteria are more sensitive to nitrogen fertilizer application in tea plantation soil while fungi are more correlated to tea yield and quality
Authors: Tang Sheng , Zhou Jingjie , Pan Wankun , Tang Rui , Ma Qingxu , Xu Meng , Qi Tong , Ma Zhengbo , Fu Haoran , Wu Lianghuan 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Aims

Soil in tea plantations is characterised by severe acidification and high aluminium and fluorine content. Applying excessive nitrogen (N) is a common strategy in tea plantations. Fungal and bacterial responses to N fertiliser addition in tea plantations, especially their relationship with tea growth, quality, and soil microbiome composition, remain unclear.
Methods

We performed a field experiment using different N fertiliser application rates for 5 years (2016‒2020) in a tea-producing region of China.
Results

Application of excessive N (600 kg ha− 1 y− 1) reduced tea yield and quality. High N application rates (360 and 600 kg ha− 1 y− 1) significantly decreased bacterial and fungal diversity and altered the compositions of bacterial and fungal communities (P < 0.05). Fungi were more tolerant than bacteria to soil environmental changes induced by N fertiliser application. Succession of bacterial and fungal communities was mostly driven by pH. Partial least square path modelling suggested that N addition directly influenced the diversity and communities of bacteria and fungi, and indirectly influenced bacterial community and fungal diversity by mediating soil nutrients and pH. The assembly of fungal communities was more regulated by dispersal limitation and deterministic processes than that of bacterial communities. High microbial diversity was not a requirement for tea growth.
Conclusions

Fungi had a greater impact on tea yield and quality than bacteria; therefore, more attention should be given to fungi, which play a stable role in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition in tea plantation, eventually favouring tea growth.
Brevilaterin B from Brevibacillus laterosporus has selective antitumor activity and induces apoptosis in epidermal cancer
Authors: Chen Zhou , Wang Lulu , Liu Yangliu , Han Panpan , Hong Dan , Li Siting , Ma Aijin , Jia Yingmin 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Brevibacillus laterosporus, a newly discovered genus, had been shown to be one of the best candidates for producing multiple antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Herein, we discovered a new bioactivity of Brevilaterin B, an AMP produced by Br. laterosporus S62-9, and investigated the details about its Anticancer. Proliferation, membrane permeability and apoptotic rate were checked using CCK-8 Assay, LDH Assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI Kits. ROS levels and mitochondrial membrane potential were detected using the fluorescent probe DCFH-DA and JC-1. Brevilaterin B exhibited broad anticancer activity in a dose-dependent manner. It selectively inhibited the proliferation of epidermal cancer cell A431 but had no effect on normal cells at 2 µg/mL. Typical morphological characteristics of apoptosis and an apoptotic ratio of 71.0% in A431 were observed after treatment with 2-3 µg/mL of Brevilaterin B. In A431 cells, 21.3% ROS generated and 48.8% reduction in mitochondrial membrane potential further occurred, indicating the main site of action was the mitochondrion. Brevilaterin B secreted by Br. laterosporus S62-9 has potential application as an anticancer medicament, increasing its commercial value. It’s believed to be the first report of the anticancer activity of this type of AMPs.
A Model-based Parameter Optimization Control Strategy for Trajectory Tracking with Torque and Velocity Constraints
Authors: Luo Min , Hou Xiaorong , Li Xiaoxue , Lu Jinbo , Yang Jing 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The wheeled robots trajectory tracking control methods rarely constrain the torque and speed at the same time. In actual application, the torque and speed of the robot cannot exceed the saturation limit of the actuator. This paper develops a model-based trajectory tracking parameter optimization controller with both velocity and torque constraints, using a gradient descent parameter iterative learning strategy to minimize the settling time index of the system. Trajectory tracking time optimization methods usually require a given analytical expression of the system time, while this time optimization method only requires that the settling time is solvable. The MATLAB simulation experiments show that the proposed parameter optimization controller for trajectory tracking can perform velocity and torque constraints while having a relatively good overall rapidity time index. If the resolution of the robot sensor can meet the design requirements, the optimization method can strictly control the system torque maximum to a reasonably small expected value. When the resolution of the robot sensor is limited, this optimization method can restrict the system torque maximum within a reasonable saturation constraint range.
Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Serena Antonio Pérez , Betancourt Daisy Paola Martínez , Valle Fernando González del , Moreno Jose María Ruiz 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Purpose

The aim of this study was to determine the 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients.
Methods

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients were classified into four groups: early AMD (N =10), intermediate AMD (N=12), advanced atrophic AMD (N=19) and advanced neovascular AMD (N=52) after undergoing fundus photography. Serum 25(OH)D levels of all subjects were evaluated. From a random control group of 326 patients whose 25(OH)D levels had been measured, a group of 93 were selected to match the age range of the AMD group. We measured 25(OH)D levels during the same period to rule out seasonal variation.
Results

A total of 93 AMD patients (36 males and 57 females) and 93 healthy individuals (39 males and 54 females) were enrolled in this study with the mean age of 78.96±8.46 vs. 78.80±8.35, respectively. The patients affected by AMD had statistically significant lower 25(OH)D levels (15±10 ng/mL) than the healthy subjects control group (21±14 ng/mL) (p = 0.004). However, the median 25(OH)D levels in early AMD, intermediate AMD, advanced atrophic AMD and advanced neovascular AMD (12.5±7.3; 15±11; 15±8 and 17±11.5, respectively) were not statistically significant (p = 0.442).
Conclusion

This study shows that patients affected by AMD had lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy subjects. Further research is necessary to investigate the possible association between 25(OH)D levels and AMD.
Impact of regional water supply, sanitation et hygiene (WASH) program in Senegal on rural livelihoods and sustainable development
Authors: Sy Ibrahima , Bodian Ansoumana , Konté Mamadou Abdoulaye , Diop Lamine , Ndiaye Papa Malick , Thiam Sokhna , Mouanda Joseph 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
In 2006, Senegal benefited from the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) a WASH sub-program for 17,100 households in rural areas in the regions of Louga, Ziguinchor and Kolda. A project results assessment was conducted in 2016 by the AfDB Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) to measure the sub-program impacts on the living conditions of the communities. This approach allowed the measurement of project impacts based on comparative pre-and post-intervention data, as well as beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries' groups considering collected quantitative data (963 households, 38 schools, 23 health centres and 46 GPS points of infrastructures) and qualitative data (31 individual interviews and 4 focus group discussions). Several analyses (descriptive statistics, correlative analysis, effects and impact analysis with Average Treatment Effect (ATE) and cartographic treatment) were carried out to determine the project's results indicators as well as their overall effects. The results show an access rate of 73% for drinking water among beneficiaries against 6% among non-beneficiaries, and an access rate of 72% for sanitation (improved latrine) in the treatment areas against 33.7% in the control areas. In sub-program focus areas, an increase in the quantity of water used per household by 157 liters, a reduction in water price by 0.072 USD and reduction in time taken to supply drinking water of 65 minutes were observed. Also, it was noted a reduction in arduousness of carrying water by 2 km from the supply point, an increase in the schooling rate of children, especially girls, in income-generating activities, a decrease in the number of sick people avoided by 2 persons and increase in medical treatment avoided were noted. The progress made by the project's achievements demonstrate that improvement in water access, sanitation and hygiene access is one of the main drivers and levers of change and transformation of the households' living conditions in rural areas, often explaining the priority given to this area of intervention within the implementation of the MDGs and SDGs.
HIGHLIGHTS Increase of water and sanitation level access in rural areas. Links between WASH and improved living conditions of communities. Water and sanitation are major issues for communities' sustainable development. Water and sanitation are main determinants for reducing poverty incidence, improving well-being and health and community development.
Clinicians and Older Adults’ Perceptions of the Utility of Patient-Generated Health Data in Caring for Older Adults: Exploratory Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Kim Ben , Ghasemi Peyman , Stolee Paul , Lee Joon 
Published: November 2021

Background
Many people are motivated to self-track their health and optimize their well-being through mobile health apps and wearable devices. The diversity and complexity of these systems have evolved over time, resulting in a large amount of data referred to as patient-generated health data (PGHD), which has recently emerged as a useful set of data elements in health care systems around the world. Despite the increased interest in PGHD, clinicians and older adults’ perceptions of PGHD are poorly understood. In particular, although some clinician barriers to using PGHD have been identified, such as concerns about data quality, ease of use, reliability, privacy, and regulatory issues, little is known from the perspectives of older adults.

Objective
This study aims to explore the similarities and differences in the perceptions of older adults and clinicians with regard to how various types of PGHD can be used to care for older adults.

Methods
A mixed methods study was conducted to explore clinicians and older adults’ perceptions of PGHD. Focus groups were conducted with older adults and health care providers from the Greater Toronto area and the Kitchener-Waterloo region. The participants were asked to discuss their perceptions of PGHD, including facilitators and barriers. A questionnaire aimed at exploring the perceived usefulness of a range of different PGHD was also embedded in the study design. Focus group interviews were transcribed for thematic analysis, whereas the questionnaire results were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results
Of the 9 participants, 4 (44%) were clinicians (average age 38.3 years, SD 7 years), and 5 (56%) were older adults (average age 81.0 years, SD 9.1 years). Four main themes were identified from the focus group interviews: influence of PGHD on patient-provider trust, reliability of PGHD, meaningful use of PGHD and PGHD-based decision support systems, and perceived clinical benefits and intrusiveness of PGHD. The questionnaire results were significantly correlated with the frequency of PGHD mentioned in the focus group interviews (r=0.42; P=.03) and demonstrated that older adults and clinicians perceived blood glucose, step count, physical activity, sleep, blood pressure, and stress level as the most useful data for managing health and delivering high-quality care.

Conclusions
This embedded mixed methods study generated several important findings about older adults and clinicians’ perceptions and perceived usefulness of a range of PGHD. Owing to the exploratory nature of this study, further research is needed to understand the concerns about data privacy, potential negative impact on the trust between older adults and clinicians, data quality and quantity, and usability of PGHD-related technologies for older adults.
Kemampuan Literasi Matematika Peserta Didik Kelas IX berdasarkan Gaya Belajar menurut David Kolb
Authors: Furqon Syifa'ul , Siswanah Emy , Tsani Dyan Falasifa 
Published: November 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah mengetahui karakteristik kemampuan literasi matematika peserta didik kelas IX berdasarkan gaya belajar menurut David Kolb. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deksriptif analitis dengan subjek penelitian peserta didik kelas IX A SMP 4 Pemalang tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Hasil riset menyatakan bahwa Subjek Diverger Tinggi, Sedang dan Bawah mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan literasi matematika level 2, 3 dan 5. Subjek Assimilator Atas mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan literasi matematika level 2, 3, 4, 5 dan 6. Assimilator Tengah tuntas pada level 2, 3, 5 dan 6. Subjek Assimilator Bawah hanya tuntas pada level 2, 3, dan 5. Subjek Converger Atas mampu menyelesaikan literasi matematika level 2, 3, 4, 5, dan 6. Subjek Converger Tengah tuntas pada level 2, 5 dan 6 kemudian kurang mampu pada level 3. Converger Bawah tuntas pada level 2 dan 3 kemudiann kurang mampu pada level 4. Subjek Accomodator Atas mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan literasi matematika level 3, 4, 5, dan 6 kemudian kurang mampu pada level 2. Accomodator Tengah tuntas pada level 2 dan 3. sedangkan Accomodator Bawah hanya mampu menyelesaikan soal level 2 dan kurang mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan literasi matematika level 3.
GAMBARAN PENGELOLAAN BANK SAMPAH DREAM DALAM MENGURANGI TIMBULAN SAMPAH ANORGANIK DI PERUMAHAN BCL 5 KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Husen Viola Berliana , Halim Raden , Perdana Silvia Mawarti 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT
Garbage is the rest of human daily activities or natural processes in solid form. In general, the problem of waste is related to how to manage waste properly in the community and how to reduce waste generation and utilize all the potential generated. One of the right ways to manage waste from waste generation sources is the waste bank program. This study aims to examine the management system of the Dream Waste Bank and the characteristics of the Dream Waste Bank which is managed in the BCL 5 Housing in Jambi City. Research method with qualitative descriptive. The units analyzed were all residents' houses that became customers, namely 29 households and 8 informants. The results of the study found that the management of the Dream Waste Bank based on PERMEN LH No. 13 of 2012 has taken place as it should based on the standardization of the waste bank, the working mechanism of the waste bank, the advantages of the waste bank system, the implementation of the waste bank system, the stage of utilizing inorganic waste and the development of a waste bank. Meanwhile, the characteristics of the waste bank obtained in the study are the volume of inorganic waste, the composition of inorganic waste that enters the waste bank and the generation/amount of waste collected each month and the reduction in waste generation.

Keywords : Waste Bank, Waste Management, Characteristics

ABSTRAK
Sampah merupakan sisa kegiatan sehari-hari manusia atau proses alam yang berbentuk padat. Secara umum permasalahan persampahan berkaitan dengan bagaimana cara pengelolaan sampah yang baik di masyarakat dan bagaimana cara mengurangi timbulan sampah serta memanfaatkan segala potensi yang mungkin dihasilkan. Salah satu cara yang tepat untuk pengelolaan sampah dari sumber timbulan sampah yaitu dengan program bank sampah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji sistem pengelolaan Bank Sampah Dream dan karakteristik Bank Sampah Dream yang dikelola di Perumahan BCL 5 Kota Jambi. Metode Penelitian dengan deskriptif kualitatif. Unit yang dianalisis yaitu seluruh rumah warga yang menjadi nasabah yakni 29 rumah tangga dan 8 orang informan yang terbagi menjadi 2 informan utama dari pengurus Bank Sampah Dream dan 6 informan pendukung dari warga yang menjadi nasabah. Hasil Penelitian didapatkan pada pengelolaan Bank Sampah Dream berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup No.13 Tahun 2012 sudah berlangsung sebagaimana mestinya berdasarkan standarisasi bank sampah, mekanisme kerja bank sampah, keuntungan sistem bank sampah, pelaksanaan sistem bank sampah, tahap pemanfaatan sampah anorganik yang terkumpul dan pengembangan bank sampah. Sementara karakteristik bank sampah yang diperoleh dalam penelitian adalah volume sampah anorganik, komposisi sampah anorganik yang masuk ke bank sampah dan timbulan/jumlah sampah tiap bulan yang terkumpul serta adanya pengurangan timbulan sampah.

Kata kunci: Bank Sampah, Pengelolaan Sampah, Karakteristik
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MISOPROSTOL COMPARES TO OXYTOCIN IN MANAGEMENT OF RETAINED PLACENTA: AN EVIDENCE-BASED CASE REPORT
Authors: Gunawan Indra , Damanik Roni Andre Syahputra 
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Retained placenta is one of major cause for postpartum haemorrhage. Various medication and routes of administration have been reported to increase spontaneous placenta delivery and prevent manual removal of placenta. Purpose of the study to compare the outcome between misoprostol and oxytocin in management of retained placenta.

Method: literature searching was done in 4 databases (Pubmed, EbscoHost, Cochrane and Scopus) with specific keywords, continued with article selection and critical appraisal.

Result: 5 randomized controlled trial articles were found match to eligibility criteria. 3 of 5 studies found that spontaneous placental delivery occurred more in misoprostol group than oxytocin group. Based on 2 studies, the NNT value of misoprostol are 3 compare to oxytocin group. 2 other studies found that no significant differences of spontaneous delivery of placenta in misoprostol and oxytocin group. 2 studies found that misoprostol had shorter time for spontaneous placenta delivery. However, 2 other studies also found that misoprostol had longer time for spontaneous delivery. 1 study also found that Misoprostol group have less blood loss than oxytocin group.

Conclusion: administration of misoprostol has better outcome in induce spontaneous placenta delivery, time needed for delivery and less blood loss volume compared to oxytocin.

Keywords: misoprostol; oxytocin; prolonged third stage labour; retained placenta