bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Collaborative Portfolio: Exploring Reading Skills Through Peer Tutoring
Authors: Díaz Araque Javier Enrique , Durán Blanco Carlos Ernesto 
Published: October 2024

Our research emerges as an alternative to adopt the use of portfolios in EFLLicenciatura programs. As tutors in a peertutoring university project, we exploredtutees´ English reading skills as they used a collaborative portfolio with us, their tutors,during their free time. As a result of this research, we determined that the portfolioemerged as a “planner for tutees’ reading skills”, allowing themto establish objectivesfor boosting their comprehensive skills. Furthermore, the portfolio became an“enhancer of collaborative roles” between tutees and tutors. Finally, the portfolioallowed tutees to explore their own reading skills by supplying them with readingexperiences.
Restory a Resilience Experience After a Natural Disaster
Authors: Parra Espinel Julie Natalie 
Published: October 2024

As an attempt to describe a resilience process after a landslide through narratives, this research study aims at analyzing, interpreting and describing how Chevano tenth graders restory their resilience experience after a natural disaster in their hometown. This inquiry was carried out with students at López Quevedo School in Jericó - Boyacá, Colombia. The information was gathered through students’narratives, students’ interviews, and researcher’s field notes. Narratives made part of a pedagogical intervention to explore student’s ways of coping with tragedy, and they allow students’ voices to be expressed. It was revealed that students needed to share their stories to achieve a process ofresilience but it was important to give participants the time to start that process. Moreover, they needed to be involved in a social context they felt they made part of as well as in a routine in which they could set apart the negative thoughts and feelings of sadness from their present experiences.
Student-Teachers as Editors and Writers: a Pedagogical Design to Examine Peer Edition Through Formative Assessment
Authors: Sanabria Mariño Miguel Ángel 
Published: October 2024

The present pedagogical proposal describes an initial implementation of a peer-editionprocess as a formative assessment strategy conducted with a group of nine firstsemesterTeacher Education Program students in a public school in Guadalupe Santander. On the whole, the study sought to identify and characterize how peer-editing could enhance students’ writing abilities. Thepedagogical design aimed at developing students’ awareness in relation to their roleas student editors and student writers and promoting autonomy in the process of learners’ composition exercise to encourage collaboration and cognitive development in the composition process evolution. Thepiloting of a peer-editing cycle based on process writing and peer-editing principles was proposed, implemented and finally evaluated. Insights from the process were gathered and considered to refine and polish forthcoming cycles.
Students´ Self-Image Construction Through Writing from a Social
Authors: Siachoque Cárdenas Nayibe Pilar 
Published: October 2024

This qualitative case study discusses the main factors that influence self-image construction of eighth graders, through the implementation of writing tasks. Two theoretical constructs grounded this study: adolescence, and identity which breaks down into: self-image and self-esteem. This study delves into how students construct their self-image and the aspects of behavior that shape it. The study wasconducted with 34 students in a public school in Boyacá. Moreover, the instruments used to gather data were students´ artifacts, a semi-structured interview and a questionnaire. It was found that there is a dichotomy in the participants’ behavior while they are at home with their parents and when interacting with peers at school. It was also found that the behaviors that shape their self-image relate to the way they are transitioning from children to adolescents. Students started defining themselves with more critical and mature insights.
20 Years of Scientific Study on Business Intelligence and Decision-Making Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Charkaoui Abdessamad , Jabraoui Siham 
Published: October 2024

Background: Business intelligence (BI) is an area in which data analytics is applied to generate crucial information supporting business decision-making and has been a significant domain for over three decades. However, there is uncertainty regarding whether investments can effectively improve organizational outcomes.
Objective: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge generated and disseminated in previous investigations related to the intricate relationship between BI and decision-making performance (DMP) over the past 20 years.
Methods: An R-tool namely bibliometrix, which supports suggested workflow for conducting bibliometrics and includes descriptive as well as knowledge structure analysis was used on a dataset containing 1,484 English-language articles published between 2003 and 2023 and indexed in Web of Science databases.
Results: The results showed that field study has stabilized over the past three years, signaling a shift in the focus of scholars. However, only a few studies use decision theory and further investigations are required to fully understand how BI impacts DMP both inside and outside organizational boundaries.
Conclusion: Based on the results, BI studies tend to be more application-oriented and there is a need to change the emphasis from focusing only on tools to variables such as the role of effective use and competencies that might improve decision quality.

Keywords: Business Intelligence, Decision-Making Performance, Decision Quality, Bibliometrics, R-tool.
Optimalisasi Industri Kreatif Berbasis Ritual pada Tradisi Lisan Carita Pantun
Authors: Firmansyah Arif 
Published: October 2024

Optimalisasi industri kreatif berbasis ritual pada carita pantun merupakan salah satu cara dalam jangka panjang dalam mengenalkan tradisi lisan. Fokus penelitian ini adalah optimalisasi industri kreatif berbasis ritual. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode etnografi serta dilengkapi dengan pendekatan antropolinguistik. Data diperoleh dari hasil observasi, wawancara langsung dengan informannya, serta rekaman. Adapun hasil penelitiannya, 1) Inovasi pementasan pantun Sunda gaya Mang Ayi dalam acara syukuran 40 hari kelahiran bayi sebagai upaya yang dilakukan oleh Mang Ayi sebagai juru pantun dalam melakukan pementasan sebagai bentuk optimalisasi pelayanan sesuai dengan standar yang biasa diterapkan di masyarakat. 2) Inovasi pertunjukan yang dilakukan dikembangkan lebih lanjut melalui digitalisasi dan menghasilkan produk industri kreatif seperti CD, kaos, dan batik sebagai media iklan pertunjukan.
Wearable Plant-Shape Bioinspired PCB Antennas for 5G Band at 3.5 GHz
Authors: Froes Eduarda , Freire Raimundo Carlos Silvério , Junior Paulo Fernandes Silva , Catunda Sebastian Yuri Cavalcanti , Barros Fernando Luiz Florêncio , Fernandes Gabrielle Muniz 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

The technology of cellular communication for the fifth generation, 5G, is used in several applications that require high speed data, broadband, and low latency, such as Industry 4.0, wireless sensor networks, high-speed mobile communications, smart cities, smart grids, and other emergent technologies. Antennas for wireless wearable devices are required to have a compact structure and withstand temperature variations and mechanical tensions. The use of bioinspired plant shapes in the printed circuit board (PCB) antenna technology enables the development of compact devices, featuring omnidirectional radiation pattern, and wideband. This work introduces a type of PCB antenna, flexible and wearable, bioinspired on Neem plant-shapes (Azadirachta indica), applied to 5G band at 3.5 GHz, operating in the range of 3.3 GHz to 3.6 GHz. The antennas are built using polyamide as a dielectricin polyamide dielectric, a flexible material resistant to high temperatures and mechanical tensions, with the plant shape generated by the Gielis formula. The wearable bioinspired antennas feature a wideband characteristic, with measured bandwidth of over 500 MHz, a compact structure measuring 23.36 mm in length and 17.52 mm in width, an omnidirectional radiation pattern, a half power beamwidth of 84 degrees, a maximum gain of 2.03 dBi, and coverage of the 5G band at 3.5 GHz. Simulation results show that displacement of the ground plane affects the resonance frequency, with optimal results at a distance of 1 mm.
Development of Sustainable Standard Grade Concrete with Inclusion of Dolomite material as a High Performance Mineral Admixture
Authors: Akhil N. , kumar B. Narendra , Sai M. Manikanta , Bhargav E. Shiva , Pavan T. Sai 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Concrete, the building material is becoming more valuable due to its high cost. To minimize its worth, new building industry improvements use extra elements such as marble powder. This partial replacement decreases expenses, saves energy, and protects the environment. In order to overcome the problem of dolomite waste in developing nations like India, the current research investigates the usage of dolomite powder as a cement substitute in concrete. The purpose of the study is to determine how concrete workability, compressive strength, and flexural strength are affected when dolomite powder replaces some of the cement in the mixture. Additionally, to promote a more sustainable approach in the building industry, the research intends to safeguard natural raw resources such as sand and stone aggregates. The study develops M30 grade concrete and examines its physical characteristics, such as workability, compressive strength, and flexural strength at various percentages like 5%,10% and 15% and this research investigated the microstructural analysis of dolomite powder by conducting scanning electron microscopy and XRD analysis. Cube examples of M30 grade concrete mix were casted for research purposes. This research aims to use dolomite waste in concrete to reduce building costs and promote environmental sustainability. Protecting natural resources, such as stone aggregates and sand, is crucial. As a result, the modern building sector has adopted the notion of sustainability, and it was found that the optimum content of dolomite powder was 10% where better results are obtained.
Elevated ENSO extremes are reducing tropical forest invertebrate diversity and function
Authors: Ashton Louise , Sharp Adam , Boyle Michael , Bonebrake Timothy , Guo Yirong , Kitching Roger , Stork Nigel , Zeng Xiaoyi 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

The conservation status of invertebrates globally is uncertain1–5. In particular, information from primary tropical forests is limited3–5, and yet invertebrates are responsible for crucial processes in the ecosystem6,7 as well as being an essential food source for many vertebrates. There is currently significant debate as to whether invertebrate biodiversity is in long-term decline due to climate change4,8 or changing naturally alongside weather9,10. We demonstrate that both are true in primary tropical forests: intensified El Niño Southern Oscillation cycles under climate change11 are disrupting natural fluctuations in invertebrate diversity. We generalized species richness shifts for nine invertebrate Orders from 33 time series spanning primary forests in the Americas, Africa and Asia. The most speciose Orders were all in long-term decline, while others showed more violent fluctuations in diversity with ENSO extremes over time. El Niño appeared to drive strongest declines in those Orders which naturally increase in diversity during La Niña. In addition, we found our diversity generalizations correlated with tropical-scale reductions in rates of invertebrate driven leaf litter decomposition during El Niño events and steep leaf herbivory declines across 76 decomposition/herbivory studies. Our analyses suggest that increasingly fluctuating climate extremes immediately threaten primary forest invertebrates, their ecological functions and hence the survival of these forests. Understanding the mechanisms behind this novel threat is paramount, as is expanding future long-term monitoring of tropical invertebrate biodiversity.
Study on the Biological Changes Related to NF-κB and Therapeutic Effects of Phellodendrine Intervention in Noncompressive Lumbar Disc Herniation
Authors: Tan Panlin , Mei Jianbing , Wang Dong 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Objective
To explore the therapeutic effects of phellodendrine on noncompressive lumbar disc herniation (NCLDH).
Methods
A rat model of NCLDH was established via autologous caudal nucleus pulposus transplantation. Behavioral observations and neurological function scoring were conducted in rats, and the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‒qPCR) was used to detect the expression of NF-κB p65 mRNA in L5 nerve roots and surrounding tissues. Western blotting (WB) was used to assess the protein expression of NF-κB p65 and TNF-α. Immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses were performed to investigate the distribution and expression of the NF-κB p65 protein in the L5 nerve and its surrounding tissues.
Results
In this animal study, phellodendrine was found to downregulate the expression of p65 mRNA, decrease the release of inflammatory factors, and alleviate motor dysfunction caused by LDH. Therefore, the phellodendrine technique has potential value for the treatment of noncompressive LDH.
Clinical trial number: Not applicable
Antibody-mediated co-delivery of programmable drug combinations
Authors: Meng Xun , Sun Wenlong , Weng Weining , Shi Jing , Ma Boyang , DeMarco Kelly , Gui Fu , Jin Rui , Ruscetti Marcus , Jia Li , Hu Wenhao , Meng Tao 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Drug combinations often fail in clinic due to poor disease site tropism and additive toxicities1,2. Targeted delivery by antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) reduces toxicity for single chemotherapeutic payloads3. Multi-payload ADCs for combination therapy are limited to two chemotherapeutics at fixed ratio due to a lack of efficient linker-payload chemistry and an incomplete understanding of payload combination synergy and toxicity4. We previously developed T1000-payload chemistry for higher ADC stability5-7. Although combinations of synergistic drug payloads delivered individually by T1000-ADCs manifest ratiometric synergy, they also result in additive toxicities. Here we introduce a programmable drug co-delivery architecture called Synergistic Payload-Antibody Ratiometric Conjugate (SPARC) featuring higher efficacy without proportionally increased toxicity. SPARC is based on multi-T1000-payload (MTP) chemistry designed with enhanced steric shielding for less payload release than T1000-ADCs. MTPs are synthesized by orthogonally linking single T1000-payloads by azide–alkyne click chemistry. Site-specific antibody-MTP conjugations8 produce homogenous, stable SPARCs capable of hosting 2-6 drugs from diverse classes, with a tunable payload ratio from 1 to 10 and payload number as high as 30. Comparing to combinations of single-payload ADCs/free drugs, SPARCs display a more precise pharmacological discrimination in vivo-lower off-target additive toxicity due to reduced payload release but higher efficacy in targeted cells by synergistic/additive interactions among pharmacokinetically synchronized payloads. SPARCs combining Topoisomerase I with DNA Damage Response or cell cycle inhibitors display expanded therapeutic window in drug-resistant prostate and breast cancer models. SPARC provides a conceptual and methodological framework for combination therapy discovery and clinical translation. Payload-agnostic SPARC chemistry may resurrect generation of abandoned drugs by repurposing them as deliverable payloads.
Scale Selection and Machine Learning-based Cell Segmentation and Tracking in Time Lapse Microscopy
Authors: Annasamudram Nagasoujanya , Zhao Jian , Prashanth Aashish , Makrogiannis Sokratis 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Monitoring and tracking of cell motion is a key component for understanding disease mechanisms and evaluating the effects of treatments. Time-lapse optical microscopy has been commonly employed for studying cell cycle phases. However, usual manual cell tracking is very time consuming and has poor reproducibility. Automated cell tracking techniques are challenged by variability of cell region intensity distributions and resolution limitations. In this work, we introduce a comprehensive cell segmentation and tracking methodology. A key contribution of this work is that it employs multi-scale space-time interest point detection and characterization for automatic scale selection and cell segmentation. Another contribution is the use of a neural network with class prototype balancing for detection of cell regions. This work also offers a structured mathematical framework that uses graphs for track generation and cell event detection. We evaluated cell segmentation, detection, and tracking performance of our method on time-lapse sequences of the Cell Tracking Challenge (CTC). We also compared our technique to top performing techniques from CTC. Performance evaluation results indicate that the proposed methodology is competitive with these techniques, and that it generalizes very well to diverse cell types and sizes, and multiple imaging techniques.
Efficacy of multifocal rigid gas permeable contact lenses to control myopia progression
Authors: Zhang Lina , Kang Yanming , Yu Xiaobo , Hao Yali , Zhang Qi , Hao Weiwei , Wang Yuru , Jia Ding 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Myopia is a global pandemic, with significant adverse effects on visual health, it is essential to excavate a more comprehensive and inclusive myopia defence that can address the lack of myopia defences due to age, refractive error and astigmatism range. In this study, the multifocal rigid gas-permeable contact lens (MF-RGPCL) was employed as a myopic intervention, the efficacy of MF-RGPCL were observed by the changes in axial length (AL) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) , and the safety was evaluated by monitoring the changes in corneal endothelial cells. Additionally, analyse the subjects' ocular parameters, genetic characteristics, lens’ fit, growth and development and which affect the development of AL in the MF-RGPCL group. After one year, the axial growth of the MF-RGPCL group was significantly slower than that of the SVL group. Similarly, the BCVA of the MF-RGPCL group was significantly better than that of the SVL group. And the AL progression in the MF-RGPCL group was significantly correlated with onset age of myopia, parental myopia, lens decentration, pupil distance, and corneal curvature. No significant alterations were observed in the corneal endothelial cells. MF-RGPCL has been demonstrated to provide effective myopia control and good safety, and can be used as an alternative for myopia defence in adolescents. Complementary clinical indications for orthokeratology lenses (OK lenses) and multifocal soft contact lenses (MF-SCL)
Evaluating Comfort and Efficacy: A Comprehensive Analysis of ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation from Patient Perspectives
Authors: Hajiabadi Mohammad Mehdi , Habibzadeh Adrina , Jakobs Martin , Krieg Sandro , Ahmadi Rezvan 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Rechargeable implantable generators (r-IPGs) have been used in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain treatment since 2004, offering longer lifespans compared to traditional devices. Closed-loop SCS (CL-SCS) systems, which use neurobiological feedback to regulate spinal cord activation, rely on r-IPGs for power. However, there is limited data on the long-term performance of these devices, including the ease of recharging and potential interruptions during the process. To address these gaps, a study was conducted using a 48-item questionnaire distributed to chronic pain patients with CL-SCS devices. Results from 8 patients indicated that the recharging process was generally considered very easy, with an average charge burden of just over three hours per week. Most patients felt confident managing their neurostimulators, though one patient reported interruptions during recharging. These findings suggest that while CL-SCS systems require more effort compared to conventional devices, they offer greater comfort and fewer issues related to recharging and interruption. This early data highlights the need for larger studies comparing CL-SCS with conventional SCS systems to further evaluate patient convenience and device performance.
Impact of Sleep Quality on Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Coping Strategies and Limited Moderating Effect of Self-Efficacy
Authors: Zhao Juan , Liu Juanjuan , Li Ying , Chen Yangjie , You Xiaoxia , Cheng Junxiang , Shuid； Ahmad Naqib 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Background
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage characterized by emotional challenges and an increased vulnerability to depressive symptoms (DS). While poor sleep quality (PSQ) is known to correlate with DS, the roles of coping strategies (CS) and self-efficacy (SE) in this relationship remain underexplored.This study investigates the relationships between sleep quality (SQ), CS, SE and DS among adolescents, emphasizing the mediating role of CS and the moderating role of SE in the SQ-DS relationship.
Methods
Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 1,132 junior high school students in China between January and June 2023.Participants completed self-report questionnaires assessing the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediation-moderation analysis using PROCESS were conducted to examine variable relationships.
Results
The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between PSQI and SDS (Beta = 0.350, p < 0.001), indicating that PSQ is associated with higher levels of DS. CS acted as a mediator; specifically, positive coping (SCSQ.AR) negatively predicted SDS (Beta = -0.432, p < 0.001), whereas negative coping (SCSQ.NC) positively predicted SDS (Beta = 0.270, p < 0.001). GSES did not significantly moderate the direct relationship between PSQI and SDS (B = -0.0076, p = 0.5437), but it partially moderated the indirect effects through negative coping. Adolescents with lower SE were more prone to adopt negative coping strategies (NCS), which in turn exacerbated their DS.
Conclusion
PSQ is significantly associated with increased DS in adolescents, with NCS intensifying this relationship, especially among those with lower SE. Although enhancing SE alone may not significantly influence the direct impact of PSQ on DS, interventions that promote positive coping strategies (PCS) and reduce NCS, combined with efforts to enhance SE, could effectively alleviate DS. Future research should adopt a longitudinal approach to further elucidate these relationships and inform targeted mental health interventions for adolescents.