bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cataract Surgical Rate in Trinidad and Tobago Established for the First Time
Authors: Ramoutar Ryan , Maharaj Anala , Maharaj Rajiv M , Earle Andre , Bhola Ronnie 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
To determine, for the first time, the Cataract Surgical Rate for Trinidad and Tobago
Methods:
This was a retrospective, multi-centre review of cataract procedures in all institutions (Public and Private) in Trinidad and Tobago. A multi-modal approach of data collection was undertaken for the period 2010-2014. The different approaches were used as a cross check on accuracy. The inclusion criterion was all eyes undergoing a cataract extraction procedure in Trinidad and Tobago for the five year period 2010-2014
Results:
The Cataract Surgical Rate for Trinidad and Tobago was found to be 5,671 per million in 2014. There have been annual increases in the Cataract Surgical Rate for each year under review with an overall increase of 189% from 2010 to 2014.
Conclusion:
The Cataract Surgical Rate for Trinidad and Tobago in 2014 was comparable to that of well developed economies.
Advancing Smart Transportation via AI for Sustainable Traffic Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Authors: BANDARUPALLI GOPICHAND 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The Saudi Arabian government has committed more than $100 billion (USD) to improving the country's transportation infrastructure, in line with Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The National Center for Transportation Safety (NCTS), which focuses on road safety, and the "Rental Contracts" initiative are two examples of the infrastructure development projects for which the FY2022 budget allotted 42 billion SAR. On the other hand, as cities become more populated, traffic congestion has worsened, making living more difficult. In response to these issues, the government is putting in place intelligent transportation systems that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to predict traffic patterns and provide drivers with other routes that cut down on travel time. These AI-driven forecasts are anticipated to lessen traffic-related problems like pollution and health hazards, supporting the country's larger objectives for sustainable infrastructure. AI models, such as Random Forest (RF), Gated Recurrent Units (GRU), and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), have been shown to be useful in traffic prediction based on empirical results. With a Mean Square Error (MSE) of 10.5, a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 3.24, a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 2.15, and a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 3.9%, the LSTM model outperformed both the RF and GRU models. These findings demonstrate how AI-driven models may help Saudi Arabia create transportation systems that are reliable, effective, and sustainable.
Dietary targeting of TRPM8 rewires macrophage immunometabolism reducing colitis severity
Authors: Cicia Donatella , Biscu Francesca , Iannotti Fabio A. , Miraglia Maria , Ferrante Claudio , Iaccarino Nunzia , de Miguel Silvia Cadenas , Chiavaroli Annalisa , Moriello Aniello Schiano , De Cicco Paola , Nanì Maria Francesca , Zanoletti Lisa , Ke Bo-Jun , Baarle Lies van , Pérez Karel Talavera , Randazzo Antonio , Elia Ilaria , Capasso Raffaele , Matteoli Gianluca , Pagano Ester , Izzo Angelo Antonio 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

The interplay between diet, host genetics, microbiota, and immune system has a key role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Although the causal pathophysiological mechanisms remain unknown, numerous dietary nutrients have been shown to regulate gut mucosal immune function, being effective in influencing innate or adaptive immunity. Here, we proved that transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a non-selective cation channel, mediates LPS- evoked Ca2+ influx in macrophages leading to their activation. Additionally, we showed that TRPM8 is selectively blocked by the dietary flavonoid luteolin, which induced a pro-tolerogenic phenotype in pro-inflammatory macrophages. Accordingly, genetic deletion of Trpm8 in macrophages caused a deficit in the activation of pro-inflammatory metabolic and transcriptional reprogramming, leading to reduced production of key pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. The TRPM8 anti-inflammatory effect was found to be dependent on lactate which in turn induces IL-10 gene expression. Oral administration of luteolin ameliorated intestinal inflammation in an in vivo murine model of colitis through an impairment in the innate immune response. Our study reveals the potential of targeting TRPM8 through specific nutrient interventions to regulate immune function in sub-clinical scenarios or to treat inflammatory diseases, primarily driven by chronic immune responses, such as IBD.
Introduction to Critical Thinking in Educational Model for Visual Communication Design Methods: Study Case Design Methods Class for Visual Communication Design Program at Binus University, Indonesia.
Authors: Adele Patricia Penina , Wulandari Sari 
Published: November 2024

Based on the Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA), where problem-solving skills and critical thinking were measured the Indonesian students ranked below standard. In a smaller scope, there were other phenomenon in the learning process of a Design Methods class, in the Visual Communication Design programme at Binus University where students struggled to perform design analysis specifically on the part where the process of classifying which data belong to each of the three analytical aspects of the Triadic, despite definitions had been given in the prior session. In The Ethics, Aristotle thought about classifying as one of the thinking processes that would help in the process of analyzing. According to the Reboot Foundation, an institution dedicated to critical thinking research in the United States of America, critical thinking is needed in the decision-making process. The study was conducted to find the influence of the addition critical thinking method in C-F-C Triadic, one of the design thinking methods, in its learning process. The method in this investigation is qualitative primary data collection based on the observation of two different classes, class A and class B. In class A, the learning process was given following the existing learning process, while in class B, an additional short critical thinking demo was given in the first session of the class. The result was elevation in the analysis performance of the students in class B.
Analysis of Social Performance and Action Units During Social Skills Training: Focus Group Study of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia
Authors: Tanaka Hiroki , Miyamoto Kana , Hamet Bagnou Jennifer , Prigent Elise , Clavel Céline , Martin Jean-Claude , Nakamura Satoshi 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Social communication is a crucial factor influencing human social life. Quantifying the degree of difficulty faced in social communication is necessary for understanding developmental and neurological disorders and for creating systems used in automatic symptom screening and assistive methods such as social skills training (SST). SST by a human trainer is a well-established method. Previous SST used a modified roleplay test to evaluate human social communication skills. However, there are no widely accepted evaluation criteria or social behavioral markers to quantify social performance during SST.

Objective
This paper has 2 objectives. First, we propose applying the Social Performance Rating Scale (SPRS) to SST data to measure social communication skills. We constructed a Japanese version of the SPRS already developed in English and French. Second, we attempt to quantify action units during SST for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or schizophrenia.

Methods
We used videos of interactions between trainers, adults with ASD (n=16) or schizophrenia (n=15), and control participants (n=19) during SST sessions. Two raters applied the proposed scale to annotate the collected data. We investigated the differences between roleplay tasks and participant groups (ASD, schizophrenia, and control). Furthermore, the intensity of action units on the OpenFace toolkit was measured in terms of mean and SD during SST roleplaying.

Results
We found significantly greater gaze scores in adults with ASD than in adults with schizophrenia. Differences were also found between the ratings of different tasks in the adults with schizophrenia and the control participants. Action units numbered AU06 and AU12 were significantly deactivated in people with schizophrenia compared with the control group. Moreover, AU02 was significantly activated in people with ASD compared with the other groups.

Conclusions
The results suggest that the SPRS can be a useful tool for assessing social communication skills in different cultures and different pathologies when used with the modified roleplay test. Furthermore, facial expressions could provide effective social and behavioral markers to characterize psychometric properties. Possible future directions include using the SPRS for assessing social behavior during interaction with a digital agent.
Hepatitis B Virus Exposure, Seroprotection Status, and Susceptibility in Health Care Workers From Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Virachith Siriphone , Phakhounthong Khanxayaphone , Khounvisith Vilaysone , Mayxay Mayfong , Kounnavong Sengchanh , Sayasone Somphou , Hübschen Judith M , Black Antony P 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Despite the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Lao health care workers (HCWs) have previously been shown to have low levels of protection against infection. Furthermore, the prevalence of hepatitis D virus (HDV), which increases disease severity in individuals infected with HBV, is not known in Lao PDR.

Objective
This study aimed to estimate the exposure and seroprotection against HBV, as well as exposure to HDV, in Lao HCWs from 5 provinces.

Methods
In 2020, a total of 666 HCWs aged 20 to 65 years from 5 provinces of Lao PDR were recruited, and their sera were tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to determine their HBV and HDV coinfection status.

Results
HBV exposure, as indicated by the presence of anti–hepatitis B core antibodies, was 40.1% (267/666) overall and significantly higher for HCWs from Oudomxay province (21/31, 67.7%; adjusted odds ratio 3.69, 95% CI 1.68‐8.12; P=.001). The prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen was 5.4% (36/666) overall and increased with age, from 3.6% (9/248) in those aged ≤30 years to 6.8% (8/118) in those aged ≥50 years. Only 28.7% (191/666) of participants had serological indication of immunization. We could find no evidence for HDV exposure in this study.

Conclusions
The study found intermediate hepatitis B surface antigen prevalence among HCWs in Lao PDR, with no evidence of HDV coinfection. Notably, a significant proportion of HCWs remains susceptible to HBV, indicating a substantial gap in seroprotection against the disease.
Pengaruh Aplikasi Paclobutrazol dan Dosis Pupuk P Terhadap Pembentukan Bunga dan Buah serta Hasil Tanaman Mentimun (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> L.)
Authors: Hanifa Yumna , Respatie Dyah Weny , Purwantoro Aziz 
Published: November 2024

Produktivitas mentimun di Indonesia masih rendah salah satunya disebabkan oleh dominasi bunga jantan dibandingkan bunga betina. Salah satu solusi alternatif yang dapat dilakukan adalah aplikasi ZPT Paclobutrazol dengan konsentrasi 0,375 ml.L-1 . Masalah lain yang terjadi pada budidaya mentimun adalah bunga mentimun mudah gugur, hanya sedikit yang mampu berkembang menjadi buah. Untuk itu perlu adanya perbaikan budidaya tanaman mentimun, salah satunya dengan pemupukan P yang berperan dalam pembentukan bunga dan buah pada tanaman. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan November 2021 hingga Februari 2022 di Keboen Damai, Jl. Kaliurang km 8.5, Kecamatan Ngaglik, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok lengkap dengan 2 faktor. Faktor pertama aplikasi paclobutrazol (dengan paclobutrazol 0.375 ml.L-1 dan tanpa aplikasi paclobutrazol) dan faktor kedua dosis pupuk SP-36 0 g.tnm-1 , 10 g.tnm-1 , dan 20 g.tnm-1 . Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis pupuk P yang diberikan belum mampu meningkatkan persentase bunga betina menjadi buah. Tidak terdapat interaksi antara perlakuan paclobutrazol dan aplikasi pupuk p yang berpengaruh terhadap variabel pembentukan bunga dan buah pada tanaman mentimun. Aplikasi paclobutrazol berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel pertumbuhan tinggi tanaman dan jumlah bunga jantan, serta meningkatkan jumlah bunga betina, serta memberi pengaruh beda nyata terhadap persentase bunga betina menjadi buah, analisis pertumbuhan nisbah luas daun, dan laju asimilasi bersih tanaman mentimun.
Tanggapan Terung (<i>Solanum melongena</i> L.) terhadap Pemberian Mikoriza dan Kompos Lumpur Pengolahan Limbah Susu
Authors: Annisa Permata Humaira , Taryono Taryono , Ilmiah Haviah Hafidhotul 
Published: November 2024

Salah satu langkah peningkatan hasil tanaman adalah pemberian pupuk hayati, contohnya Jamur Mikoriza Arbuskular (JMA) dan kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu. Mikoriza telah dikenal dapat meningkatkan hasil dan pertumbuhan berbagai tanaman, sedangkan literatur mengenai kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susudi Indonesia masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tanggapan terung (Solanum melongena L.) terhadap pemberian mikoriza dan kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu dan mengetahui pola hubungan antara dosis kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susudengan hasil terung yang dikombinasikan dengan pemberian mikoriza. Penanaman terung dilakukan pada bulan November 2021 hingga Maret 2022 menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dua faktor, faktor pertama yaitu mikoriza (tanpa mikoriza dan dengan mikoriza) dan faktor kedua kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu (0 g/polibag, 25 g/polibag, 50 g/polibag, dan 75 g/polibag). Pemberian mikoriza dan kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu menyebabkan peningkatan pertumbuhan dan hasil terung (Solanum melongena L.) khususnya panjang akar dan umur berbunga. Pola hubungan yang terbentuk antara dosis kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu dengan hasil terung mengikuti persamaan garis kuadratik dan tidak tergantung faktor pemberian mikoriza. Dosis optimal kompos lumpur pengolahan limbah susu untuk bobot buah segar terbaik yaitu 75,5g/polibag.
PELECÍPODOS Y GASTERÓPODOS DEL CRETÁCICO INFERIOR DE LA REGIÓN DE SAN JUAN RAYA, ZAPOTITLÁN, ESTADO DE PUEBLA
Authors: Alencaster De Cserna Gloria 
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo comprende la descripción de 15 especies de pelecípodos (una nueva: Grammatodon (Cosmetodon) rayaensis) y 25 especies de gasterópodos (seis nuevas: Tylosoma aguilerai, Pyrazus maldonadoi, Uchauxia? poblana, Cassiope müllerriedi, Craginia floresi, y Nerinea azteca), pertenecientes al Barremiano y Aptiano, de las formaciones Zapotitlán y San Juan Raya, en la parte sureste del Estado de Puebla. El material descrito fue colectado por José G. Aguilera, a fines del siglo pasado.
DOS RADIOLÍTIDOS NUEVOS DE LA REGIÓN DE CUERNAVACA, MORELOS
Authors: Bauman Jr. Carl F. 
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo comprende la descripción de dos especies nuevas, Radiolites newelli Bauman n. sp. y Radiolites müllerriedi Bauman n. SP. procedentes de las cercanías del Cerro de La Corona, en el estado de Morelos, México, de calizas pertenecientes a la formación Cuautla de edad Turoniana.
ESTUDIO DE ALGUNOS MICROFÓSILES PLANCTÓNICOS DE LAS CALIZAS DEL CRETÁCICO SUPERIOR DE LA REPÚBLICA DE HAITÍ
Authors: Ayala-Castañares Agustín 
Published: November 2024

Se describen e ilustran algunos de los microfósiles planctónicos más interesantes desde el punto de vista estratigráfico, encontrados en las calizas del Cretácico Superior de la República de Haití.
El trabajo comprende catorce especies de foraminíferos de los géneros: Pseudogümbelina Bronnimann y Brown, 1953, Pseudotextularia Rzehak, 1891, Globotruncana Cushman, 1927, Globotruncanella Reiss, 1957 y Rugotruncana Bronniamann y Brown, 1955; además se reconocieron, sin identificar las especies, los géneros: Gümbelina Egger, 1900, Ventilabrella (?) Cushman, 1928, Rugoglobiegerina Bronnimann, 1952, Hastigerinella (?) Crushman, 1927, Ticinella (?) Reichel, 1950, Trinitella (?) Bronniamann, 1952 y Plumerita Bronnimann, 1952. También se observaron radiolarios de los géneros: Cenosphaera Ehrengerg, 1854, Flustrella Ehrenberg, 1838, Dictyomitra Zittel, 1876 y Lithomitra Bütschli, 1882, además de algunos microfósiles "incertae sedis", como Pithonella Lorenz, 1902, Stomiosphaera (?) Wanner, 1941, Globochaete Lombard, 1945 y Cercidina Vogler, 1941, independientemente de restos de algas calcáreas. Los materiales fueron colectados por J. Butterlin y el estudio se realizó exclusivamente con láminas delgadas.
ORBITOLINA MORELENSIS SP. NOV. DE LA FORMACIÓN MORELOS DEL CRETÁCICO INFERIOR (ALBIANO) EN LA REGIÓN DE HUETAMO, MICHOACÁN, MÉXICO
Authors: Ayala-Castañares Agustín 
Published: November 2024

Se describe e ilustra una especie nueva del género Orbitolina Orbigny, 1850, procedente de sedimentos de la formación Morelos (Fries, 1956) en las cercanías del pueblo de Mal Paso, en la región de Huetamo, Michoacán. El estudio se hizo empleando en gran parte el método estadístico, para obtener algunas constantes, pero también se consideraron los caracteres cualitativos.
Orbitolina morelensis sp. nov. es una especie muy cercana a Orbtolina texana (Roemer), pero difiere de ella entre otros caracteres, por el menor diámetro medio del prolóculo y aparato embrionario, así como por presentar en la zona central y ocasionalmente en la radial microconcreciones de calcita que hasta la fecha no han sido observadas en Orbitolina Texana (Roemer).
MOLUSCOS DEL MIOCENO DE LA CUENCA SALINA DEL ISTMO DE TEHUANTEPEC, MÉXICO
Authors: Perrilliat Montoya María del Carmen 
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo comprende la descripción e ilustración de seis especies de pelecípodos (dos nuevas: Anadora (Anadara) Istmica y Anadara (Anadara) woodringi) y 17 especies de gasterópodos, pertenecientes al Mioeceno, de la formación Agueguexquite, del Istmo de Tehuantepec.
MOLUSCOS DE LA FORMACIÓN AGUEGUEXQUITE (MIOCENO MEDIO DEL ISTMO DE TEHUANTEPEC, MÉXICO)
Authors: Perrilliat Montoya Maria del Carmen 
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se describen e ilustran 42 especies de moluscos, 16 especies son pelecípodos y 26 especies gasterópodos de las cuales tres son especies nuevas (Bursa mexicana n. sp., Chrysodomus mixteca n. sp. y Busycon alencasterae n. sp.).
El material procede de la Formación Agueguexquite del Mioceno medio de la Cuenca Salina del Istmo de Tehuantepec.
MOLUSCOS DEL TERCIARIO INFERIOR DEL NORESTE DE MÉXICO
Authors: Perrilliat Montoya Maria del Carmen 
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se describen e ilustran 26 especies de moluscos; 11 especies son pelecípodos y 15 son gasterópodos, de las cuales una es nueva (Ampullina palmeri n. sp.).
El material procede de la Formación Midway del Paleoceno de Nuevo León y de las Formaciones Yegua y Jackson del Eoceno de Tamaulipas.
Se hizo un estudio estadístico para separar específicamente a las especies de Venericardia.
Patient-reported outcome was close to the Danish background population 6 months after non-surgical treatment of Neer 2-part surgical neck fractures: a prospective cohort study in patients aged 60 or above
Authors: Brorson Stig , Borg Signe A , Houkjær Line L , Holtz Kenneth B , Issa Zaid 
Published: November 2024

Background and purpose: Neer 2-part surgical neck fractures are the most common displaced proximal humerus fractures. We aimed to evaluate patient-reported outcome in a consecutive series of older people receiving nonoperative treatment.Methods: This is a single-center prospective cohort study. We included patients aged 60 or above referred to a Danish university hospital. The preregistered protocol followed the recommendations from randomized trials. Patients were followed at the outpatient clinic at 2, 6, and 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, they were evaluated with Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS, 0–48, 48 best) and EuroQoL 5 dimensions, 3 levels (EQ-5D-3L, –0.624 to 1, 1 best). Clinical failure was defined as conversion to surgery or OSS ≤ 24. Population norms were reported to interpret the cohort data, but no formal statistical comparisons between historical cohorts were planned. We used descriptive statistics to report rates and proportions.Results: For 36 months, 268 patients (mean age 76, 79% female) with Neer 2-part surgical neck fractures received non-surgical treatment. After excluding patients with concomitant fractures, dementia, or death, complete follow-up was available for 167 patients. 8 patients (3.0%) had surgery. The mean OSS was 37.2 (SD 8.1), which equals 78% of maximum shoulder function. The norm for the population of the same age and gender was 82%. The mean EQ-5D-3L score was 0.79 (SD 0.16), while the norm for the same-age population was 0.82. 16 (10%) had an OSS score of 24 or below.Conclusion: Non-surgical treatment in older people with Neer 2-part surgical neck fractures resulted after 6 months in patient-reported shoulder function and quality of life close to that of the Danish background population.
Optimasi Konsentrasi Lemak Tengkawang dalam Sistem Nanostructured Lipid Carriers
Authors: Arrohmah Nabilah , Lailiyah Qurrotul , Anugrahayu Harsart Yully , Dita Mayangsari Fransisca 
Published: November 2024

Salah satu komoditi ekspor dari kelompok hasil hutan bukan kayu (HHBK) adalah buah tengkawang. Dalam dunia perdagangan, buah tengkawang dikenal dengan nama illipe nut atau borneo tallaw nut. Namun, penggunaan lemak tengkawang pada kosmetik belum banyak dikenal. Oleh karena itu, peneliti tertarik untuk mengembangkan produk kosmetik dengan basis lemak tengkawang sebagai pelembab untuk mengatasi xerosis pada kaki. Efek lemak tengkawang sebagai pelembab diharapkan dapat semakin optimasi dengan memformulasikan lemak tengkawang ke dalam suatu advanced delivery system seperti NLC (Nanostuctured lipid carriers). Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengamati pengaruh variasi konsentrasi lemak tengkawang (5% ; 10% ; 15%) dalam sistem NLC (Nanostuctured lipid carriers) terhadap karakteristik fisik. NLC pada penelitian ini dibuat menggunakan metode High Shear Homogenization. Karakteristik fisik yang diamati meliputi organoleptis, pH, viskositas, ukuran partikel dan indeks polidispersitas. Data yang didapatkan dianalisa secara statistik menggunakan One Way Anova. Berdasarkan uji organoleptis, diketahui bahwa ketiga sampel tidak memiliki perbedaan. Hasil uji ukuran partikel menunjukkan bahwa ketiga partikel memenuhi spesifikasi dengan rentang 115,77-175,77 nm. Secara statistik formula yang memiliki ukuran partikel paling kecil adalah F1. Sedangkan formula yang memiliki indeks polidsispersitas yang paling besar adalah F3. Berdasarkan uji viskositas ketiga formula memiliki viskositas yang berbeda. Formula yang memiliki viskositas paling tinggi adalah F3 dengan nilai 26,66 ± 0,133 cP. Walaupun ketiga formula berbeda tetapi memiliki konsistensi yang sama yaitu encer. Perbedaan konsentrasi lemak tengkawang berpengaruh pada ukuran partikel, indeks polidispersitas dan viskositas tetapi tidak berpengaruh pada organoleptis dan pH.
Communication in Mediation
Authors: Portere Viktorija 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to establish a communication model between the parties to the conflict in mediation based on the research of communication, information, mediation and conflict approaches and definitions. The main methods of communication for finding a solution to a conflict are dialogue between the parties to the conflict and non-violent communication. The model has been designed and practically used to achieve the results of mediation –resolution of a conflict, as well as education of the parties about conflict-free communication for their future relationships. The study/article offers a method for measuring the effectiveness of mediation using the proposed communication model.