bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Perception towards personal enrichment competency modules and interprofessional collaboration readiness among students
Authors: Ariffin Indang Ariati , Sadikan Muhammad Zulfiqah , Ghazi Hasanain Faisal 
Published: November 2024

To evaluate the correlation between perception towards Personal enrichment competency (PEC) modules effectiveness and interprofessional collaboration readiness among students. A cross-sectional study design was used. Two different variables were used to measure the perception towards PEC modules and the readiness for interprofessional collaboration; this was done using the readiness for interprofessional learning scale (RIPLS). A convenience sampling method was used. The respondent was drawn from current medical, health science and pharmacy undergraduate students from the first year to the fifth year in a private University in Malaysia. A Spearman's rank-order correlation test was run to determine the statistical relationship between both variables.The scores for the perception towards PEC modules (inclusive of overall scores, content structure, practicum and assessment) and readiness towards IP learning (comprised of teamwork and collaboration, negative professional identity, positive professional identity and roles and/or responsibilities) showed above average score (4.04 ± 0.92 and 3.77± 0.81 respectively) among students of various healthcare programs. There was a strong, positive correlation between PEC module effectiveness and IP collaboration readiness, which was statistically significant (r = 0.713, p &#60; 0.001). There was an effective PEC delivery among undergraduates in medical school, pharmacy school and faculty of health sciences. Undergraduates in medical school, pharmacy school and faculty of health sciences were shown to be ready for interprofessional collaboration when entering professional careers. Interprofessional learning should be incorporated into the curriculum such as in the PEC modules for all medical, health science and pharmacy programs, which may nurture students to become more competent healthcare givers and appreciate each professional role.
The relationship between sleep quality and happiness among preclinical students in a medical school
Authors: Jusoh Rusdiah Ruzanna , Krishnasamy Kavimitha G , Alagu Saila Dharishinee , Mohan Pretha , Qian Jeslyn Tan Guan , Elanthevan Elayevenee , Sadikan Muhammad Zulfiqah , Hairi Haryati Ahmad 
Published: November 2024

Sleep quality significantly impacts both mental and physical well-being. Sleep disorders are prevalent, especially among medical students, who often overlook the importance of good sleep. This study aimed to examine sleep quality, assess happiness levels, and explore the relationship between sleep quality and happiness among preclinical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with preclinical students (Year 1 and Year 2 of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from Manipal University College Malaysia. An online questionnaire was distributed, covering demographic data, sleep quality (measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and happiness (assessed using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire). Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, with multiple linear regression used to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and happiness. A sample of 305 participants, comprising 66.6% females and 33.4% males, participated in the study. Sleep latency analysis revealed that 25.9% of students fell asleep within 30-45 minutes, while 6.2% took 5-6 hours. Most students (55.4%) rated their sleep as fairly good, and 43.3% slept 6-7 hours per night. A significant majority (81.3%) had high sleep efficiency (&#62;85%). The study found that 66.6% experienced minor sleep disturbances. The happiness score revealed that 53% of participants were moderately happy, with family playing a crucial role in their happiness. In the multiple linear regression analysis, the p-value for subjective sleep quality was 0.005, and for daytime dysfunction, it was less than 0.001. Both subjective sleep quality and daytime dysfunction scores significantly predicted happiness levels.: A significant association was found between subjective sleep quality, daytime dysfunction, and happiness. Preclinical students with better sleep reported higher happiness levels. Interventions to improve sleep quality, such as counselling sessions, may enhance student well-being and academic performance.
Redução de água e sal no tingimento de fios de acrílico
Authors: Ferreira Sarah , Oliveira Carlos Rafael Silva de , Aguiar Grazyella Cristina Oliveira de , Aguiar Catia Rosana Lange de 
Published: November 2024

A indústria têxtil é considerada uma grande geradora de impactos ambientais por meio de seu lançamento de efluentes. Opções voltadas à preservação ambiental vem sendo estudadas com o objetivo de reduzir insumos químicos e recursos hídricos. O presente estudo apresenta a possibilidade de substituição de parte da água por óleo de soja em processos de tingimento de fios de acrílico, onde foi empregada uma tricomia de corantes catiônico, composta por Basic Yellow 28, Basic Red 46 e Basic Blue 3, com a finalidade de reduzir a quantidade de sal nesta fase do processo. Primeiro foram avaliadas misturas de água e óleo de soja, onde foi observado que os fios tintos que obtiveram tonalidades mais intensas foram com a mistura de 75% óleo e 25% água, sem a adição de sal. Estes fios foram encaminhados a ensaios de solidez à fricção, bem como solidez à lavagem. Estes ensaios mostraram que as características originais foram mantidas quando tingidas com óleo de soja e ausência de cloreto de sódio, sendo que a nota de solidez para ambos os testes foi máxima, mesmos resultados obtidos nos fios tintos pelo método convencional. Quando foram analisadas as manchas, foi possível determinar que estes fios se mostraram igualizados. Foi também possível concluir que o modelo de pseudo-1ª ordem ajustou-se ao tingimento convencional com cloreto de sódio. Os bons resultados do tingimento em meio oleoso podem ser explicados pela hipótese de que o óleo funciona como um veículo que leva os corantes até a superfície da fibra, pois o tingimento ocorre com o corante solubilizado na fase aquosa. Assim, conclui-se que o tingimento dos fios de acrílico é possível com a aplicação de óleo de soja com água, gerando uma diminuição no uso de sal e água no processo, e reuso do óleo pós tingimento.
Breast cancer cell resistance to hormonal and targeted therapeutics is correlated with the inactivation of the NR6A1 axis
Authors: Andreeva Olga E. , Sorokin Danila V. , Vinokurova Svetlana V. , Kopnin Pavel B. , Elkina Nadezhda V. , Katargin Alexey N. , Faskhutdinov Radik S. , Salnikova Diana I. , Scherbakov Alexander M. , Krasil’nikov Mikhail A. 
Published: November 2024

Aim: Resistance to hormonal and targeted therapies in breast cancer limits treatment efficacy. Epigenetic alterations, including changes mediated by DNA methyltransferases, play a key role in this process. Previously, we identified that resistance to tamoxifen and rapamycin is associated with the suppression of DNMT3A. This study aims to further explore the mechanisms underlying this suppression, with a focus on identifying NR6A1 as a novel regulatory factor.
Methods: Acquisition of resistant breast cancer cell sublines, MTT-test, immunoblotting, transient transfection and reporter analysis, lentiviral infection, qRT-PCR, and analysis of methylation using bisulfite pyrosequencing.
Results: Our findings indicate that the development of cross-resistance in breast cancer cells to hormonal and targeted therapies involves a shift in cell signaling to alternative AKT pathways, marked by a localized suppression of the NR6A1/DNMT3A axis and associated DNA methylation changes. We demonstrated the critical role of NR6A1 downregulation in resistance development. Additionally, we observed activation of Snail - a key regulator in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition - as a mediator of the effects of NR6A1 depletion, establishing a direct link between Snail expression and resistance formation.
Conclusion: The coordinated suppression of NR6A1 and DNMT3A may contribute to sustaining the resistant phenotype in breast cancer cells. This pathway could serve as a predictive marker, helping guide the selection of optimal therapeutic strategies for breast cancer treatment in the future.
Operationalising health in global climate adaptation commitments: A qualitative synthesis of 37 National Adaptation Plans
Authors: Adhikari Ajay , Pourmarzi Davoud , Kowal Paul , Lal Aparna 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Better alignment of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) strategic goals with implementation strategies is needed to protect communities from the health impacts of climate change. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Operational Framework for Building Climate Resilient Health Systems, we undertook content analysis to review 37 NAPs published in English through 2023 to identify the overlap between strategic goals and implementation pathways. The high variability in the overlap of theoretical NAP objectives with operational WHO objectives suggests a lack of knowledge sharing across countries. While almost all the NAPS acknowledged major health vulnerabilities that will occur because of climate change, only 5% identified climate-health funding streams and specific pathways for healthcare service delivery during extreme events. While almost half the NAPS recognised the importance of risk monitoring and early warning systems, the lack of specific funding mechanisms to invest in, and maintain the infrastructure and technical capacity for implementation was obvious. “Evaluation” as a strategic and implementation objective was missing entirely and is a critical gap that will inhibit measuring and improving efforts to manage the impacts of climate change. The identified misalignment between strategic goals and implementation pathways points to some important areas for proactive planning and climate change adaptations in resource limited settings.
Justicia y jurisdicción constitucional
Authors: Gozaíni Osvaldo A. 
Published: November 2024

Una de las más claras diferencias que tiene la jurisdicción constitucional europea respecto a la americana, está en la idea que se tiene del concepto “jurisdicción”. Para el derecho constitucional es un poder o autoridad que tienen jueces y magistrados; mientras que para el derecho procesal es el deber de resolver controversias aplicando el derecho vigente a los hechos de la causa. Ninguno de estos explica que en Europa el poder no está en la institución judicial sino en un órgano político que, a pesar de su evolución, continúa el criterio de dar inteligencia a las normas o hechos constitucionales en conflicto; a diferencia de América que radica distintos modelos de jurisdicción constitucional (dentro o por fuera del Poder Judicial) permitiendo que la tarea de resolver controversias, articule la interpretación con la justicia del caso.
Olive tree drought stress: A systematic review
Authors: Majikumna Kaloma Usman , Zineddine Mhamed , El Hilali Alaoui Ahmed 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT

The olive tree is an ancient crop that has been continually cultivated in the Mediterranean region for many centuries. This ancient tree is generally known to be a drought-resistant crop; however, it is now threatened by climate change. The Mediterranean is one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate change effects, especially drought stress, with rising summer temperatures and low precipitation. This shows the significance of having a full knowledge of the various techniques that could contribute to drought stress monitoring and mitigation. On this note, some studies have conducted reviews on this scope. However, with the limitation of having an in-depth analysis and synthesis of the topic, this study tries to bridge the gaps by conducting a comprehensive review following a systematic approach with in-depth analysis and synthesis to cover a wider scope and reveal the current state-of-the-art. The study contributes a comprehensive evaluation of olive tree drought stress monitoring methodologies, datasets, experiments, challenges, and potential future directions. The study also revealed that certain countries that are significant producers of olives are not adequately represented or studied in the field of olive drought stress. Furthermore, the study proposed a holistic AI-based framework for monitoring and mitigating drought stress.
Assessment and spatial mapping of treated wastewater quality for safe agricultural reuse in Tunisia
Authors: Krouma Meriem , Ayed Layla Ben , Sabbahi Sonia , Dridi Emna , Rebhi Mohamed , Karanis Panagiotis 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Treated wastewater (TWW) reuse in agriculture offers a solution to water shortage, enhances crop production, and supports environmental sustainability. This study assessed TWW quality across Tunisia. Surveys and analyses of seven physicochemical (total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand over five days (BOD5), cadmium, and lead) and five microbiological (faecal coliforms, faecal streptococci, Salmonella spp., Vibrio cholerae, and helminths eggs) parameters were conducted on 81 samples from 27 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) (2017–2018). Compliance with standards was found in 11.11% (COD), 14.80% (BOD5), and 18.50% (TSS) of WWTPs. Cadmium, lead, and V. cholerae were fully removed. However, faecal indicators did not meet standards. Maps and multiple correspondence analysis confirmed a need for better treatment and tertiary processes to eliminate microbiological contamination.
Vertical electrical sounding technique for evaluating and characterizing weathered Neogene basaltic aquifer in Jbab area, Southern Syria
Authors: Asfahani Jamal 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT

Vertical electrical sounding (VES) technique with Schlumberger array is used to characterize the subsurface basaltic aquifers in Jbab area, Southern Syria. The Dar-Zarrouk (D-Z) parameters of 18 VES points allow to characterize the subsurface basaltic environment and the weathered Neogene basalt aquifer in the study region. The Neogene basaltic aquifer exists at a depth varying between 12.40 and 291.8 m, its thickness varies between 32.3 and 244.4 m. Its resistivity is between 12.53 and 53.40 Ω.m. The hydraulic conductivity (K) varies between 0.64 and 0.68 m/day, while the transmissivity (T) ranges between 21.94 and 162.68 m2/day. The overburden protective capacity (OPC) is evaluated through modeling the longitudinal conductance of the layers above the Neogene basaltic aquifer. OPC varies between 0.064 Ω-1 and 2.90 Ω-1, reflecting that more than 83% of the study region is identified by relatively moderate to good aquifer protective capacity. The use of the VES technology with its related D-Z parameters provides a vital information about the subsurface weathered basaltic aquifer in the study area, and can be practiced worldwide to characterize areas with similar geological context.
Exploring effective institutional models for piped drinking water management: a comparative study of Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and proposal of a new model for Indonesia's new capital city
Authors: Plamonia Nicco , Anjani Raissa , Amru Khaerul , Sudaryanto Agus 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT

This article presents a comparative analysis of water management systems between two water utilities, Air Selangor in Malaysia and PAM JAYA in Indonesia. The study evaluates various dimensions including performance comparison, input–throughput–output analysis, hierarchy in operational action situations, and internal structures. Key findings reveal that Kuala Lumpur demonstrates superior service coverage and performance metrics compared to Jakarta, attributed to stronger financial performance and effective governance structures. The success of Air Selangor is highlighted, emphasizing the role of gubernatorial agencies in overseeing water resource management and ensuring operational efficiency. In contrast, Jakarta's water management faces challenges due to central government control and private sector focus on financial targets rather than operational goals. The proposed institutional model for Indonesia's New Capital City advocates for multi-stakeholder involvement to enhance water provision efficiency and address equitable access challenges. Overall, the study underscores the importance of robust governance frameworks and collaborative approaches in achieving sustainable and reliable urban water management outcome.
Epidemiological Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Environmental Risk Factors for Notifiable Japanese Encephalitis in Taiwan From 2008 to 2020: Retrospective Study
Authors: Lin Fu-Huang , Chou Yu-Ching , Hsieh Chi-Jeng , Yu Chia-Peng 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), and may cause fever, nausea, headache, or meningitis. It is currently unclear whether the epidemiological characteristics of the JEV have been affected by the extreme climatic conditions that have been observed in recent years.

Objective
This study aimed to examine the epidemiological characteristics, trends, and potential risk factors of JE in Taiwan from 2008 to 2020. Specifically, the study focused on gender, age, season, residential area, clinical manifestations, high-risk areas, and the impact of environmental and climate factors.

Methods
This study reviewed publicly available annual summary data on reported JE cases in the Taiwan Centers for Diseases Control between 2008 and 2020.

Results
This study collected 309 confirmed domestic patients and 4 patients with imported JE. There was an increasing trend in the incidence of JE, 0.69‐1.57 cases per 1,000,000 people, peaking in 2018. Case fatality rate was 7.7% (24/313). Comparing sex, age, season, and place of residence, the incidence rate was highest in males, 40‐ to 59-year-old patients, summer, and the Eastern region, with 1.89, 3.27, 1.25, and 12.2 cases per million people, respectively. The average coverage rate of the JE vaccine for children in Taiwan is 94.9%. Additionally, the major clinical manifestations of the cases included fever, unconsciousness, headache, stiff necks, psychological symptoms, vomiting, and meningitis. The major occurrence places of JE included paddy fields, pig farms, pigeon farms, poultry farms, and ponds. For air pollution factors, linear regression analysis showed that SO2 (ppb) concentration was positively associated with JE cases (β=2.184, P=.02), but O3 (ppb) concentration was negatively associated with them (β=−0.157, P=.01). For climate factors, relative humidity (%) was positively associated with JE cases (β=.380, P=.02).

Conclusions
This study is the first to report confirmed cases of JE from the surveillance data of the Taiwan Centers for Diseases Control between 2008 and 2020. It identified residence, season, and age as risk factors for JE in Taiwan. Air pollution and climatic factors also influenced the rise in JE cases. This study confirmed that JE remains a prevalent infectious disease in Taiwan, with its epidemic gradually increasing in severity. These findings empower clinicians and health care providers to make informed decisions, guiding their care and resource allocation for patients with JE, a disease that significantly impacts the health and well-being of the Taiwanese population.
Enhancing Fault Tolerance in Cloud Computing using Modified Deep Q-Network (M-DQN) for Optimal Load Balancing
Authors: Pattanaik Bikash Chandra , Sahoo Bidush kumar , Pati Bibudhendu , Pradhan Arabinda 
Published: November 2024

Due to popularity of cloud computing approach, excessive cloud user can send their request to cloud server for accessing their requirements. Servers are handling these incoming requests and allocate required resources to fulfill user demands. But in real scenario the numbers of servers are limited. Therefore, some servers are heavily loaded and some servers are in idle mode. This can result in a major fault tolerance issue that reduces system performance. To overcome this issue, this study presented an effective scheduling mechanism known as Modified Deep Q-Network (M-DQN). In this process the data centre controller performs appropriate actions on the environment in order to select a suitable virtual machine (VM) capable of optimizing different load balancing parameters. To get the desired outcome, a simulation is run using Google Colab with the TensorFlow environment, demonstrating the usefulness of the proposed scheduling technique. The experiment revealed that our suggested approach has a higher reward rate, reduces makespan but increases resource utilization and throughput when compared to the existing DQN algorithm. Simulation findings demonstrate that the M-DQN method works better in decreasing around 16% execution time and 10% makespan time, while it increases 8% resource utilization and 4% throughput value. Overall, it increases 18% reward value as compare with I-DQN and DQN algorithm.
Mengembangkan Kemampuan Mengajar Literasi Baca tulis Guru Melalui Pelatihan dan Pendampingan
Authors: Rediani Ni Nyoman , Kaize Bernadetha Rizki 
Published: November 2024

Rendahnya kemampuan literasi baca tulis anak sekolah dasar disebabkan oleh kurangnya pemahaman guru berkaiatan dengan pembelajaran menyenangkan. Dengan alasan inilah pengabdian yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mengajar literasi baca tulis bagi guru merupakan upaya yang sangat positif. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah para guru yang berjumlah 35 orang. Dari jumlah tersebut, 20 orang merupakan guru berstatus PNS (Pegawai Negeri Sipil) dan 15 orang adalah guru kontrak. Metode pengabdian yang dilakukan adalah pelatihan dengan teknik ceramah, diskusi dan praktik sedangkan pendampingan dilakukan dengan teknik klinik RPP. Hasil Buktinya menunjukkan terlihat adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dalam mengajar literasi baca tulis dengan cara yang lebih menyenangkan. Para guru mulai menguasai metode inovatif dalam pengajaran. Oleh karena itu, direkomendasikan agar kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan ini dilanjutkan dan dijadikan sebagai kegiatan rutin. Dengan ditetapkannya program rutin, diharapkan kualitas mengajar guru akan terus meningkat, yang pada akhirnya akan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan secara keseluruhan. Program ini tidak hanya membantu guru dalam jangka pendek, tetapi juga memberikan keterampilan mereka yang berguna untuk pengembangan profesional jangka panjang.
The Influence of Teacher Performance on Learning Outcome of V-Graders
Authors: Suwartini Sri , Rahmawati Isna , Ferryka Putri Zudhah 
Published: November 2024

Optimal learning conditions can be seen from the ability of teachers to manage students and teaching facilities in a pleasant atmosphere to achieve teaching goals, as well as to establish good interpersonal relationships between teachers and students and students with students. Based on, this research aims to find out the influence of teacher performance on the learning outcomes of elementary school students. Population of this study amounted to 45 people. The sample of this study was 23 people who were determined using the Randome Sampling technique learning achievement. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation to be then analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality test, linearity test, simple linear regression test, and coefficient of determination test. The results showed that teacher performance had an influence on the learning outcome of V SD N 1 Gentan students based on t-calculated > t-table (3.902 > 2.080) and the coefficient of determination of 0.20 showing that performance was able to explain the learning outcome of students by 42% while 58% was influenced by other variables.