bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Air quality evaluation of Meerut city, Uttar Pradesh, India: A comparative analysis
Authors: Mukesh Ruhela  , Rakesh Bhutiani  , Rahul Kumar  , Ahamad Faheem 
Published: December 2024

Concerning ecological integrity, public health, and climate change, air quality is a crucial environmental concern. In emerging nations like India, in particular, rapid industrialization and urbanization have had a major negative impact on the quality of the air. Not an exception to this tendency is Meerut, a well-known city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This study compares data from various locations, including industrial areas, commercial areas, residential areas, and roadside, to identify trends and potential sources of air pollution. It then evaluates the air quality at a few selected areas in Meerut City. The sampling of the air was performed monthly starting from January 2024 to June 2024 using the high-volume respirable dust sampler (Envirotech-ETC APM 415 BL) with a gaseous attachment. The study focuses on major air pollutants that are known to have negative impacts on both human health and the ecosystem, such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). The data was processed to calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI) to rank the studied sites based on pollution and to make the data understandable to the common people. The obtained results revealed that at all the studied sites, values of PM10 (107.0-116.6 µg/m³) were found beyond the standard values of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQ) values of 100 µg/m³, and the values of the rest of the analyzed parameters {PM2.5 (50.6-59.4 µg/m³), NO₂ (29.7-33.1 µg/m³), SO₂ (9.1-10.3 µg/m³), and CO (0.9 µg/m³)} were found within the NAAQ standard. Among all the parameters, PM10 was considered as the criteria pollutant because the subindex (Si) of PM10 (1.07-1.17) was found highest at all the sites. The subindex (Si) of CO (0.22-0.95) was found to be the lowest among all the studied parameters. Based on the AQI, we found the overall quality of air in the study area to be moderately polluted.
Small bowel gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) mimicking a pelvic mass
Authors: Hernández G , Rodríguez G , Chinelli J 
Published: December 2024

Resumen

Introducción: los tumores estromales gastrointestinales (GIST) son poco frecuentes y el 25% de ellos se asienta en el intestino delgado.

Caso clínico: hombre de 51 años con un tumor pélvico solitario en el que la exploración quirúrgica confirmó su origen intestinal. El estudio anatomopatológico de la pieza resecada concluyó que se trataba de un GIST maligno.

Discusión: los tumores GIST presentan en un 90% mutaciones a nivel de 1 o 2 receptores tirosin-kinasa (RTK): c-KIT y PDGFRA, confirmándose el diagnóstico con técnica de inmunohistoquímica. El tratamiento quirúrgico es de elección siempre y existe evidencia a favor del uso de inhibidores de los RTK como Imatinib, tanto en plan adyuvante como neoadyuvante en casos seleccionados.

Conclusión: los GIST de delgado son infrecuentes y de peor pronóstico que los gástricos, constituyen un reto diagnóstico y pueden simular otro tipo de masas abdomino-pélvicas solitarias.
Imaging Spectroscopy: Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing with the PSI Tetracorder and Expert Systems from Rovers to EMIT and Beyond
Authors: Clark Roger N. , Swayze Gregg A. , Livo K. Eric , Brodrick Philip G. , Noe Dobrea Eldar , Vijayarangan Srinivasan , Green Robert O. , Wettergreen David , Candela Alberto , Hendrix Amanda , Pérez García-Pando Carlos , Pearson Neil C. , Lane Melissa D. , González-Romero Adolfo , Querol Xavier ,   the EMIT and TREX teams
Published: December 2024

Abstract
A system for rapid analysis of spectroscopy data with emphasis on planetary surfaces, both imaging and single-spectrum data, is described. The system, called Tetracorder, is commanded by an expert system developed by expert spectroscopists. The Tetracorder and the expert system apply multiple algorithms to analyze a spectrum in segments, leveraging the advantages of each spectral region’s sensitivity to detecting different compounds, whether solid, liquid, or gas. The algorithms compare measured spectra to the spectral properties of materials in spectral libraries. The libraries include pure minerals, mineral mixtures that include areal mixtures, intimate mixtures, coatings, and molecular mixtures and other compounds such as organics, vegetation, liquids, and gases. Absorption bands of a particulate surface change shape with grain size, and shape changes are used in some cases to constrain grain size of each component in the surface. The different algorithm results are compared for each spectral region, and specific material composition and average grain size (when possible) are identified. The system is operational analyzing real-time data on a new generation of rovers for future planetary missions, as well as identifying materials using an imaging spectrometer on the International Space Station. Four abundance models are presented, each with increasing sophistication, that are computationally fast on imaging spectrometer data and use Tetracorder identifications to produce maps of mineral abundances. A fifth full radiative model that includes multilayer surfaces is presented but is computationally intensive. The system is open source and available on GitHub.
Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica: A Masquerade
Authors: Jarang Tulasi , Katakam Bhumesh Kumar , Kusuma Pavani , Mogili Prashanthi 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare autosomal-recessive inborn error of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism. It is caused by enzymatic defect in the metabolic pathway of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) which leads to accumulation of BCAAs and corresponding keto acids in plasma, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. The incidence of MSUD is approximately 1 in 185,000 worldwide. We present an infant with MSUD developed cutaneous lesions while on dietary treatment. 4 months old male baby was brought to hospital with complaints of excessive cry, poor feeding, failure to thrive. Initial biochemical investigations showed metabolic acidosis, normoglycemia, and ammonia was 65 μmol/L, and lactate was 2.7mmol/. Serum electrolytes, renal function tests were normal. CSF analysis was normal. Cutaneous examination revealed well defined erythematous patches over perianal area extending onto intergluteal cleft posteriorly, groins, and scrotum anteriorly. Multiple discrete erythematous macules and patches present over upper limbs, retro auricular areas, Hemorrhagic crusts were present at both upper lips and lower lips. These skin lesions developed few days after initiation of MUSD diet.
Network pharmacology approach to understand Kodo millet cardioprotective activity
Authors: Tanwar Ankur Kumar , Bhojani Meera K. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Kodo millet, commonly referred to as “Varagu” or “Kodra” is a kind of millet that plays an important role in the Ayurveda nutritional concept. According to Ayurveda, nutrition is essential for sustaining health and preventing disease. Because of its nutritional richness and potential health benefits, Kodo millet has been used in Ayurveda since ancient times. However, the network’s pharmacology technique greatly aids in understanding the scientific use of any herb.

METHODS:
Network pharmacology is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how drugs act within intricate biological networks, such as signaling pathways, protein–protein interactions, and metabolic pathways.

RESULTS:
It studies the interactions between drugs, their targets, and biological systems. This study explores the possibility of using network pharmacology to comprehend the rationale behind the use of Kodo millet.

CONCLUSION:
Based on data obtained from various sources, pharmacology networks for Kodo millet were constructed. The paper illustrates how bioactives interact with molecular targets and how this affects diseases, particularly cardiovascular disorders.
PERILAKU KEUANGAN MAHASISWA: PENDAPATAN, LIFE STYLE, DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL PADA MAHASISWA STIE SURAKARTA
Authors: Susanti Ari , Musyarifatillah Nisa , Rikah Rikah 
Published: December 2024

Perubahan perilaku terutama pada perilaku keuangan bermula dari kesadaran yang kuat dari mahasiswa tentang pengetahuan keuangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui factor yang mempengaruhi perilaku keuangan mahasiswa STIE Surakarta. Objek penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa STIE Surakarta. Populasi adalah mahasiswa STIE Surakarta dengan sampel penelitian menurut Hair et all, 2018 jumlah indikator x interval 5-10, sehingga penelitian ini terdapat 17 indikator x 6 = 102 responden. Pengolahan data menggunakan SPSS versi 26. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel pendapatan (X1), life style (X2) dan locus of control (X3) menghasilkan pengaruh pada perilaku keuangan.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KREATIVITAS PROGRAM PEMASARAN, HUBUNGAN DENGAN PELANGGAN TERHADAP INOVASI PRODUK SERTA PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KINERJA PEMASARAN (Studi Kasus Pada UKM Pengolahan Kayu di Kabupaten Rembang)
Authors: Maslichan Malichan , Dewi Dian Ayu Liana 
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of customer relationship to product innovation, the influence of marketing program's creativity toward product innovation, the influence of relationship with customer to the improvement of marketing performance, the influence of marketing program creativity toward the improvement of marketing performance and analyze the effect of product innovation on marketing performance in order to increase marketing performance SMEs processing wood in Rembang regency. The expected target of this research is to get a concrete picture of strategy of improving marketing performance of SMEs of wood processing in Kabupaten Rembang which will be used as a reference for business improvement in SME development. The population of this study includes all actors SMEs Rembang wood processing. Determination of sample in this research is done by random sampling technique by purposive that is selecting wood processing SME with criterion specified. The respondents are the managers or owners of SMEs. Analytical techniques used in this study are the model of causality or influence and relationship. Analyzer used in processing the data to test the hypothesis that is proposed is by using SEM (Structural Equation Model). The result of the research shows that customer relationship has significant effect on product innovation with Standardized coefficient value 0,460. Creative marketing programs also significantly influence product innovation with the value of Standardized coefficient of 0.378. Furthermore, the relationship with the customer also significantly influences the marketing performance improvement with the value of Standardized coefficient of 0.264 as well as the creativity of the marketing program is also significant to the improvement of marketing performance with the value of standardized coefficient of 0.514. For product innovation also have an effect not significant to increase marketing performance with standardized coefficient value 0,183. Kata Kunci: marketing performance, innovation, marketing creativity, dan customer relationship
Exploring ICT Integration in Teaching Practices at Vikenge Primary School in Tanzania: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Komba Mercy Mlay 
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on how Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been implemented in Vikenge Primary School in Tanzania with a view of ascertaining the current practice, areas of concern and possibilities for change. The study adopted a case study research approach. Purposeful sample of 11 teachers was interviewed for a deeper understanding of ICT integration. Data was obtained through lesson observation and semi structured interviews. The thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data. Outcomes demonstrated that ICT use is almost negligible now as there are no computers, no internet connection, and lack of proper training of teachers. However, the participants recognized areas that needed improvement in the future, particularly in the utilization of ICT in the effectiveness of teaching and enhancement of the learner achievements. The study suggests enhanced support for ICT facilities and services, dependable Internet connection, increased professional development in teacher education, and consistent institutional backing. The research results are expected to be useful for stakeholders and VT with the focus on improving ICT implementation in Vikenge Primary School and other similar schools.
New developments in incremental heating detrital 40Ar∕39Ar lithic (DARL) geochronology using Icelandic river sand
Authors: Okwueze Odinaka , Konrad Kevin , Capaldi Tomas 
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Iceland records over 15 million years of complex volcanism resulting from the intersection of a mid-ocean ridge and mantle plume upwelling. The Iceland mantle plume has been active for at least 70 Myr, with surface expressions in Greenland, the North Atlantic, and Iceland. The Iceland hotspot may exhibit periods of increased volcanic output linked to pulses of upwelling within the plume. Understanding Iceland's magmatic history and potential pulsation could provide key insights into dynamic topography driving changes in deep-water oceanic circulation, late Cenozoic climate change, and mantle plume–mid-ocean ridge interaction. Detrital geochronology is a powerful tool for capturing the magmatic history of a region. However, Iceland's fine-grained extrusive volcanic lithologies lack the typical detrital mineral phases such as zircon, sanidine, hornblende, and rutile that current geochronology methods utilize. Here we present a new methodology for capturing the magmatic history of fine-grained extrusive volcanic rocks using single-grain detrital 40Ar/39Ar incremental heating geochronology. The DARL (or detrital argon lithic) method consists of 40Ar/39Ar incremental heating and total fusion analyses on single lithic grains, which has not yet been applied to predominantly mafic terrains composed of young glassy lava flows that commonly display sub-atmospheric 40Ar/36Ar isochron intercepts and low 40Ar∗. This work represents an 40Ar/39Ar incremental heating pilot study on 19 single grains of Icelandic river sand and fine gravel (1–3 mm) collected from five different catchments. A total of 15 of the 19 basaltic grains produced concordant age experiments that ranged from 0.2 to 13.5 Ma and uncertainties (2σ) from 1 % to 86 %, with the grains under 1 Ma having the largest uncertainties. Preliminary results show that basaltic grains with less alteration (and corresponding lower atmospheric argon concentration) yield more accurate age determinations, though altered basaltic grains can still produce statistically valid age determinations. Results presented here show the validity of the incremental heating DARL methodology for capturing the magmatic history of mafic terrains. The long analysis time required for incremental heating experiments makes it infeasible to produce the large number of ages required for a detrital study. For this reason, we build upon a previously proposed method that combines total fusion and incremental heating DARL methodologies to acquire age data for the large N values needed for detrital studies of mafic volcanic terrains.
Causal relationships and predictability of the summer East Atlantic teleconnection
Authors: Carvalho-Oliveira Julianna , Di Capua Giorgia , Borchert Leonard F. , Donner Reik V. , Baehr Johanna 
Published: December 2024

Abstract. We apply causal effect networks to evaluate the influence of spring North Atlantic extratropical sea surface temperatures (NA-SSTs) on the summer East Atlantic (EA) pattern seasonal predictability during the period of 1908–2008. In the ECMWF Reanalysis of the 20th Century (ERA-20C), we find that the causal link from the meridional NA-SST gradient in spring (expressed by a meridional “SST index”) to the summer EA is robust during the period from 1958 to 2008, with an estimated causal effect expressed by a β coefficient of about 0.2 (a 1 standard deviation change in the spring SST index causes a 0.2 standard deviation change in the EA 4 months later). However, this causal link is not evident when analysing the entire period from 1908 to 2008. When performing the analysis on 45-year-long time series randomly sampled from this late period, we find the strength of the causal link to be affected by interannual variability, suggesting a potential modulation by an external physical mechanism. In addition to the summer EA, we find that the spring SST index has an estimated causal effect of about −0.2 on summer 2 m air temperatures over northwestern Europe. We then use different datasets from the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model in its mixed-resolution set-up (MPI-ESM-MR) to analyse the 1908–2008 period, focusing on a historical simulation and a 30-member initialised seasonal prediction ensemble. We specifically test the model's ability to reproduce the causal links detected in ERA-20C and evaluate their impact on the model's predictive skill for the European summer climate. We find that MPI-ESM-MR generally fails to reproduce the causal link between the spring SST index and the summer EA across the datasets. The 30-member initialised ensemble occasionally reproduces the causal link, though it typically underestimates its strength. We perform a predictive skill assessment conditioned on the spring SST index causal links for July–August sea level pressure, 500 hPa geopotential height, and 2 m air temperatures for predictions initialised in May. Our results suggest that while the overall impact may be limited, leveraging these causal links locally could help to constrain and improve the seasonal prediction skill of European summer climate.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ АНТРАЦЕНОВОЙ ФРАКЦИИ КАМЕННОУГОЛЬНОЙ СМОЛЫ В КАЧЕСТВЕ РАСТВОРИТЕЛЯ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОГО СОЛЬВОЛИЗА ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ
Authors: Красикова А.П. , Андрейков Е.И. , Антонов Д.О. , Первова М.Г. 
Published: December 2024

В интервале температур 360–420 °С в металлическом реакторе под давлением собственных паров в среде антраценовой фракции каменноугольной смолы исследован термический сольволиз полистирола, фенолформальдегидной смолы, поликарбоната и эпоксидной смолы. Состав продуктов термической деструкции полимеров определен методом газовой хроматографии. Проведено сравнение антраценовой фракции и каменноугольного пека, как водород-донорных растворителей, при термическом сольволизе полимерных материалов с целью их утилизации.
Thermal solvolysis of polystyrene, phenol-formaldehyde resin, polycarbonate and epoxy resin was studied in the temperature range of 360–420 °С in a metal reactor under the pressure of its own vapors in an anthracene coal tar oil environment. The composition of the products of thermal destruction of polymers was determined by gas chromatography. A comparison was made of anthracene oil and coal tar pitch, as hydrogen-donor solvents, during thermal solvolysis of polymer materials for the purpose of their disposal.
دعوت و تبلیغ کی حکمت عملی،تعلیماتِ نبوی ﷺ کی روشنی میں
Authors: ڈاکٹر حافظ محمد سجاد  
Published: December 2024

In view of Quranic verses and Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) the meaning of Dawah wa Tabligh can be determined as to present the teachings of Islam to the people in such a well organised and dignified way, and with wisdom that the invitee or addressee may accept it easily realizing that it is an honour for him. Dawah with wisdom is one of the basic requirements for the preaching of Islam, without that, preaching or Dawah remains ineffective and useless. Wisdom of Dawah means to consider the psychological condition of the invitee or addressee. Psychological condition includes his mental level, capacity and personal circumstances. Thus, as much as the Da'ee or preacher be trained and expert of human psyche, the more result-oriented will be the Dawah. In Dawah methodology following aspects play very important role: Personal character and morals of the Da'ee or preacher, Restlessness in the Da'ee for reformation of the invitee or addressee, Gradual procedure of Dawah, Polite and lenient attitude for offering Dawah, Easy way for the presentation of Islamic teachings, Offering Dawah through motivation and inducement, Presentation of Dawah avoiding fully the attitude of compulsion or forcing. It is a fact that the principles and methodology of Dawah have been performed and guided so clearly through the revealed knowledge and its interpretation of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that no other religion---revealed or unrevealed---can claim or present such a wonderful example of the principles and methodology of Dawah. It is only the pride and uniquness of Islamic Dawah performed by theProphet Muhammad (S.A.W). It was the result of the methodology of Dawah adopted by the last messenger and the benefactor of the humanity for the character building of the society that many rolemodels had prepared for the future of Muslim Society. They will remain the role models and minarates of the light forever for the future generations of the world till the end of this worldly life. This human psychological consideration of Dawah methodology and his (ﷺ ) personal practical model was brought about the great success of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)'s teachings.
Основные направления профилактики преступности среди несовершеннолетних
Authors: Радченко К.Н. 
Published: December 2024

В статье анализируются причины и предпосылки преступлений, совершаемых несовершеннолетними. Автор приходит к выводу, что главный фактор, выступающий в качестве инициатора противоправного деяния, ‒ это социальная среда, в которой находится несовершеннолетний. На основе проведенного анализа формулируются основные профилактические мероприятия, которые в обязательном порядке должны реализовываться на территории России для снижения преступности не только среди лиц, не достигших восемнадцатилетия, но и среди более старшего поколения. Методологической основой исследования выступили такие общенаучные методы, как диалектический метод, метод анализа, синтеза, индукции, дедукции, а также частнонаучные методы (сравнительно-аналитический, статистический, историко-правовой, формально-юридический).
The article analyzes the causes and prerequisites of crimes committed by minors. The author concludes that the main factor acting as the initiator of the illegal act is the social environment in which the minor is located. Based on the analysis, the author formulates the main preventive measures that must be implemented in Russia to reduce crime not only among people under the age of eighteen, but also among the older generation. The methodological basis of the research is such general scientific methods as the dialectical method, the method of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, as well as private scientific methods (comparative-analytical, statistical, historical-legal, formal-legal).