bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Physicochemical and Biological Properties of Land and Water Bodies Surrounding Major Dumpsites in Kolkata
Authors: Dutta Arkadeep , Dutta Anyeasha , Nandi Debapriya , Banerjee Manua , K Das Haru , Chandra Swarniv 
Published: September 2024

In this paper we have investigated the data acquired from the analysis of the soil and water samples from and around the dump sites in Kolkata and North 24 Paragana district of West Bengal where the population density is extremely high. The treatment of disposal of municipal solid wastes and waste water has been inadequate to negligible in these areas and as a result the quality of soil and water bodies is subject to deterioration. We have made use of GPS enabled Satellite acquired images and its associated softwares to identify and demarcate the areas that come under the direct impact of the dumping sites, and which ultimately are the areas prone to diseases and degradation in the coming years. The pH, salinity, Total Dissolved Solvents and oxidation reduction potential has been investigated for the basic characterization of the samples. An estimate of heavy metals has also been made. Estimation of salts and oxides from the various sediments and soil samples were acquired. Identification of bacteria, under the purview of biological studies and the dependence of their growth on physiochemical parameters of the surrounding has portrayed an alarming result. Adjacent to these areas there are agricultural fields where leached water from the dumping site directly drain into and cause biomagnifications. Contamination of the ground water is also sizable. This research will help to control pollution and biological outbreaks as well as suggest areas where immediate care should be taken to set up environmental restoration. The findings of the paper will further enlighten the planning and designing of waste disposal in urban areas and assist in its policy making in urban areas and thereby improve the quality of life of the scavengers who are left to equate their survival with the garbage mounds.
REALITY AND REPRESENTATION: THE NONFICTION WRITING IN JOHN UPDIKE'S "MOROCCO
Authors: Jiang Ling 
Published: September 2024

“Morocco” is one of John Updike’s short stories concerning family travel s. With the attempt to blur the gap between fiction and nonfiction, Updike experiments in “Morocco” with a new form of represented reality, which reveals a middle ground between the discourse and the depicted world. Through the portrayal of real historical events by juxtaposing the overt family travel narrative and the covert Cold War narrative, the short story mixes realistic travel writing into a fictional representation of Cold War writing. The Cold War writing, especially when represented through a backdrop of baseless fears, forms the covert narrative dynamics and integrates the narrative rupture in the whole overt family travel story where the unreliable narrative techniques in the tale, such as denarration, and disnarration, break upthe narrative progression and present various possibilities from the fissured narration. It turns out that the various overt narrative possibilities are restricted by the covert Cold War narrative, thus, the variety of overt narratives in “Morocco” is always constrained by the Cold War ideology. While the travel narrative is at variance with this particular reality, the underlying Cold War ideology, nevertheless, serves as the universal representation.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pada Kinerja Pegawai Di Distrik Sorong Barat
Authors: Rakmeni Nelson , Pananrangi Andi Rasyid , Nurkaidah Nurkaidah 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Mengetahui dan menganalisis penerapan system informasi manajemen dan Mengetahui dan menganalisis peningkatan kinerja pegawai di Distrik Sorong Barat. Metode penelitian menggunakan kualitatif dengan jenis pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, bertujuan mengungkapkan kejadian atau fakta, keadaan, fenomena, variabel dan keadaan yang terjadi saat penelitian berlangsung dengan menyuguhkan apa yang sebenarnya terjadi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa System informasi manajemen yang telah di laksanakan oleh Kantor Distrik Sorong barat kurang berjalan baik karena masih terhambat dengan beberapa factor pendukung serta keahlian pengguna atau pegawai masih sangat minim sehingga sangat menghambat pelaksanaan system informasi manajemen demi menunjang kelancaran pelayanan administrasi yang di berikan kepada masyarakat. Dalam melaksanakan system informasi manajemen terdapat beberapa Upaya-upaya yang di lakukan oleh kantor Distrik Sorong Barat untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai dalam pelayanan administrasi melalui system informasi manajemen yaitu kordinasi yang aktif antara pimpinan dan bawahan, kedisiplinan waktu di tertibkan.
This research aims to determine and analyze the implementation of management information systems and determine and analyze employee performance improvements in the West Sorong District. The research method uses qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach, aimed at revealing events or facts, circumstances, phenomena, variables and circumstances that occurred during the research by presenting what actually happened. The results of the research show that the management information system that has been implemented by the West Sorong District Office is not working well because it is still hampered by several supporting factors and the expertise of users or employees is still very minimal so it really hinders the implementation of the management information system in order to support the smooth running of administrative services provided to public. In implementing the management information system, there are several efforts made by the West Sorong District office to improve employee performance in administrative services through a management information system, namely active coordination between leaders and subordinates, time discipline.
Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy versus Anterior Temporal Lobectomy in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Meta-Analysis of Seizure Control and Cognitive Outcomes
Authors: Putra Fajar Faisal , Akhmad Imron  , Muhammad Adam Pribadi  
Published: September 2024

Background: Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) is a common form of drug-resistant epilepsy often necessitating surgical intervention. The choice between selective amygdalohippocampectomy (SelAH) and anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) remains a subject of debate, with each procedure offering potential advantages and disadvantages in terms of seizure control and cognitive outcomes.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Springer databases to identify studies published between 2013 and September 2024 that compared SELAH and ATL in patients with MTLE. The primary outcomes of interest were seizure freedom rates and changes in cognitive function, particularly IQ scores. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to pool the results of included studies.
Results: The meta-analysis encompassed 5 studies involving 218 patients with MTLE (105 underwent SelAH, 113 underwent ATL). The pooled results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the odds of achieving seizure freedom following ATL compared to SelAH (odds ratio [OR] 0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.24-0.81, p = 0.008). Regarding cognitive outcomes, no significant difference was observed in Performance IQ (PIQ) between the two groups. However, a trend towards improved Verbal IQ (VIQ) was noted in the SelAH group, although this did not reach statistical significance.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that SelAH may offer superior seizure control compared to ATL in patients with MTLE. While both procedures appear to have comparable effects on PIQ, SelAH may be associated with a trend towards better preservation or even improvement in VIQ. The choice between SelAH and ATL should be individualized based on patient-specific factors, including preoperative cognitive profile and the relative importance of seizure control versus cognitive preservation.
Pembentukan Responsible Consumer dengan Pendekatan Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) untuk Mendukung Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Indonesia
Authors: Aprianti Vika , Retnowati Ayu Nike , Putra Okta Eka 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau sustainable lifestyle dengan latar belakang paradigma pembangunanberkelanjutan. Secara spesifik penelitian ini bertujuan untukmengetahui apakah sustainable lifestyle tersebut mendukungterbentuknya responsible consumer, bagaimana sustainable lifestyle dapat dioperasionalkan, dan bagaimana perlakuanyang tepat terhadap responsible consumer di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kausalitas denganpendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi yang menjadi sasaranpenelitian adalah konsumen green product secara umum di Indonesia dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 238 responden. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam uji hipotesis adalahStructural Equation Model (SEM). Hasil penelitian secaraverifiktif ditemukan bahwa arah hubungan LOHAS denganConsumer Behavior adalah positif dengan total pengaruhsebesar 72,7%, dan arah hubungan Consumer Behavior dengan Responsible Consumer adalah positif dengan total pengaruh sebesar 82,2%. Secara parsial, hanya variabelspiritual health yang tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadapperubahan consumer behavior. Kemudian, hasil perolehanperhitungan efek mediasi menunjukkan hanya variabelspiritual health tidak mampu dimediasi oleh consumer behavior. Sehingga, disimpulkan bahwa determinan LOHAS yang berpengaruh terhadap responsible consumer melaluivariabel consumer behavior adalah Physical Fitness, Mental Health, Emotional Health, Environmentalism, dan Social Consciousness.
Innovative Nursing Faculty Education for Novice Educators
Authors: Austin Elizabeth N. , Ogle Kathleen T. , Hannafin Nancy M. , Crusse Elizabeth P. , Mark Hayley 
Published: September 2024

Background:
The nursing faculty shortage in the United States affects enrollment of qualified nursing applicants. The gap may be filled by contracting with clinical nursing experts who often lack the content knowledge as academic nurse educators. Such content includes management of the classroom, evaluation, and legal issues. This article describes a course to provide new faculty with essential information for classroom teaching.

Method:
Nursing faculty were recruited from multiple education programs and enrolled in one of three sections of a course for new educators. Learners completed activities related to curriculum, evaluation, and academic roles.

Results:
Focus group evaluations were conducted. Themes emerged related to classroom teaching, learning experiences, improved understanding of nursing education, and knowledge for the scope of nursing faculty responsibilities.

Conclusion:

Each course provided experience in nursing education pedagogy and practice. Learners developed a wider array of teaching expertise and awareness of the faculty role in the classroom.

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J Nurs Educ
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Kierkegaard’s reconceptualisation of divine immutability
Authors: Yang Peiyi 
Published: September 2024

In Søren Kierkegaard’s works, the relationship between the immutability of God and the concepts of time and motion emerges as a central theme. This paper examines how Kierkegaard reconciles the idea of an immutable God with the dynamic process of ‘coming into existence’. Through an exploration of Kierkegaard’s philosophical roots, this study elucidates his understanding of motion and change, delves into his ontological and metaphysical notions of time, and particularly focusses on the ‘moment’ as a synthesis that bridges the eternal God with the individual’s dynamical existence. Kierkegaard’s theory of divine immutability represents a genuine departure from traditional metaphysical thought; comparing his ideas with those of other philosophers would highlight the uniqueness of Kierkegaard’s approach.Contribution: This article aims to analyse the philosophical foundation of God’s immutability through a detailed interpretation of Kierkegaard’s writings, providing a new approach to understanding the movement and immutability of God.
A homological approach to the Gaussian unitary ensemble
Authors: Gwilliam Owen , Hamilton Alastair , Zeinalian Mahmoud 
Published: September 2024

We study the Gaussian unitary ensemble (GUE) using noncommutative geometry and the Batalin–Vilkovisky (BV) formalism, and we show how this homological approach provides canonical relations between correlation functions in the GUE. As applications of this method, we obtain new ways to prove generalizations of Wigner’s semicircle law, to compute all the large

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statistical correlations for multi-trace functions as random variables in the GUE, and to determine the leading (and subleading) order behavior of the correlation functions with respect to the rank

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. Along the way, and illuminating the connection with prior work, we develop an explicit dictionary between this homological approach and the well-known combinatorics of ribbon graphs that lead to counting problems for the corresponding surfaces.
Circulation of COVID-19-Related Medicines on Japanese Websites during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Quality and Authenticity
Authors: Zhu Shu , Yoshida Naoko , Matsushita Ryo , Rahman Mohammad Sofiqur , Kimura Kazuko 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT.
Substandard and falsified medical products for treating COVID-19 have spread worldwide. These medicines have entered Japan through personal importation of products purchased via the Internet. In this study, we investigated the circulation of 19 COVID-19-related medicines on the Internet in Japan and evaluated the pharmaceutical quality and authenticity of 2 medicines (dexamethasone tablets and ivermectin tablets) obtained online. We purchased 23 samples of 0.5-mg dexamethasone tablets and 13 samples of 3-mg ivermectin tablets from the Internet in December 2020 and July 2022. We investigated the quality and authenticity of the obtained samples through visual observation and tested their authenticity. We conducted pharmacopoeia compliance testing (quantitative assay, content uniformity tests, and dissolution tests) using the high-performance liquid chromatography–photodiode array detector method. No prescription was ever required at the time of purchase. Visual observation revealed that most samples lacked a package insert and some samples had packaging deficiencies. In terms of authenticity, eight ivermectin samples were genuine; the authenticity of the other samples remained uncertain. Four dexamethasone samples and three ivermectin samples failed quality testing based on pharmacopeia validation standards. Our findings illustrate that dexamethasone and ivermectin tablets of poor quality are available online. It is important to increase consumer awareness and provide information about these medicines to prevent the purchase of substandard medicines via the Internet.
Seroprevalence and Distribution of Toxoplasma gondii Infections among Patients in the West Bank, Palestine (2017–2021)
Authors: Abu Seir Rania , Behnke Jerzy M. , Abu-Madi Marawan 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT.
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The current study assessed the seroepidemiological status and risk factors of T. gondii in the West Bank, Palestine. We conducted a retrospective study among 1,475 patients referred for serological examination for toxoplasmosis between 2017 and 2021 at the Central Public Health Laboratory. The overall prevalences of anti–T. gondii IgG and IgM antibodies were 1.0% [18.9–23.0%] and 1.0% [0.5–1.6%], respectively. Multifactorial analysis showed that age and sex were significantly associated with the presence of IgG antibodies. The prevalence of IgG antibodies was highest in 2018 and decreased significantly each year until 2021. Routine serological screening in women of childbearing age and pregnant women is recommended.
Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis—A Hidden Disease in Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Diabaté Almamy , Fukaura Ryo , Terashima-Murase Chiaki , Vagamon Bamba , Yotsu Rie R. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is classified as one of the skin-related neglected tropical diseases by the WHO. There have been limited reports of CL in Côte d’Ivoire, with fewer than 20 cases reported from Côte d’Ivoire in the literature since 1967, when it was first identified. Here, we report a case of CL originating in Côte d’Ivoire that we diagnosed during our active case finding activity in the Zounan Hounien District. The patient, a 15-year-old male, presented with multiple noninflammatory skin lesions on the face and trunk that had progressed from nodular to ulcerated lesions over the previous 3 months. Concurrent symptoms included fever, chest pain, cough, and malaise. Investigations for infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis returned negative results. Histopathological analysis of a skin biopsy specimen from the nasal base demonstrated the presence of Leishman-Donovan bodies, confirming a diagnosis of CL. Although treatment with intralesional meglumine antimoniate (Glucantime) injections was intended, the drug could not be administered because the patient unfortunately died shortly after our consultation visit. Because of the rarity of CL in Côte d’Ivoire, awareness remains low, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Urgent strategies to improve awareness of CL among clinicians practicing in Côte d’Ivoire is required, first to appropriately diagnose and treat CL and second to generate epidemiological data of adequate quality.
Performance of ParaHIT® HRP2-Based Rapid Diagnostic Test and Proportions of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2/3 Gene Deletions in Togo
Authors: Teou Diwaba Carmel , Dorkenoo Ameyo Monique , Ataba Essoham , Yakpa Kossi , Sossou Efoe , Ma Laurence , Caspar Emmanuelle , Hemou Manani , Abdou-Kerim Agueregna , Menard Didier 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT.
In areas where malaria is endemic and microscopes are unavailable, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are essential tools for early diagnosis and prompt and effective treatment. However, HRP2-based RDTs are threatened by the emergence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites that do not carry the pfhrp2 or pfhrp3 gene, leading to false-negative results. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the ParaHIT RDT together with the proportion of pfhrp2/3 gene–deleted P. falciparum parasites in Togo. The performance of RDTs compared with microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was determined using capillary blood collected by finger prick during a cross-sectional study conducted from September 2021 to January 2022 in children aged 6–59 months at two sentinel sites. Blood spots were collected for molecular analysis. Amplicons from the target regions (exon 2 of hrp2 and hrp3 genes) were generated by multiplex nested PCR and sequenced using Illumina’s MiSeq protocol. A total of 278 samples were analyzed for ParaHIT RDT evaluation. The sensitivity and specificity of the RDT test compared with microscopy were 96.4% and 85.7%, respectively, which increased to 97.9% and 90.7%, respectively, when compared with PCR. Of the microscopically and PCR-positive P. falciparum samples, 138 were sequenced to detect pfhrp2/3 deletions. None of the parasites had a single pfhrp2 deletion or a single pfhrp3 deletion. The ParaHIT RDT demonstrated an acceptable level of performance in this evaluation, confirming the use of HRP2-based RDTs for the detection of P. falciparum infection in areas where microscopy is not available in Togo.
A legal approach to the study of territorial port
Authors: Chouquet Marine 
Published: September 2024

From a legal point of view, a territorial port seems to be similar to a decentralised port. Unfortunately, the concept of local public interest, which justifies the exercise of port powers by local authorities, is difficult to define. We will therefore rely on the mirror concept of state port to try to identify the criteria for defining decentralised ports. This analysis will lead us to question the relevance of understanding territorial ports as ports of lesser importance in terms of economic development or territorial planning.
Du point de vue juridique, la notion de port territorial semble s’assimiler à celle de port décentralisé. L’intérêt public local qui justifie l’exercice de compétences portuaires par les collectivités territoriales apparait toutefois difficile à conceptualiser, si bien que l’on préfèrera s’appuyer sur la notion miroir de port étatique pour tenter d’identifier, en négatif, les critères de définition des ports décentralisés. Cette analyse conduira à s’interroger sur la pertinence de l’appréhension des ports territoriaux comme des ports de moindre importance au regard des enjeux nationaux de développement économique ou d’aménagement du territoire.
SOSIALISASI HUKUM DAN KESEHATAN BAHAYA NARKOBA DAN PENYALAHGUNAAN RESEP DAN OBAT BEBAS DIKALANGAN REMAJA
Authors: Nur Maulida , Umalihayati Umalihayati , Ramadhani Kurniati , Yani Lutfiah Fitri , Febriansyah Galang , Adriani Fifi 
Published: September 2024

Some factors that can cause drug use and abuse in adolescents ranging from high curiosity or trends from the circle of friends, lack of attention from family, emotional management and high stress levels. and ignorance of the dangers of drug use and abuse. Recently, Cilegon was shocked by news about the arrest of teenagers who became drug dealers. Cilegon City, Banten Province. The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has designated three sub-districts in Cilegon City as areas prone to alert-level drug trafficking. The three districts are Cibeber District, Jombang District and Pulo Merak District. Cikerai Village is included in Cibeber District so that it is included as a red zone in cases of drug circulation and abuse. Against that background, we carry out community service with the aim of preventing drug abuse among adolescents. Collaborating with BNN Cilegon City and KKM Group 73 students of Bina Bangsa University held a health and law socialization with the theme "the dangers of drugs and abuse of prescriptions and drugs in adolescents", this activity was carried out at SMP N8 Cilegon City. With the holding of this socialization, there are positive results, namely being able to increase understanding and knowledge of students It is hoped that after the implementation of this socialization, Cibeber sub-district will stay away from these illegal goods, and do not dare to try.
UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DENGAN MEDIA EDUKASI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN IBU DI DESA PEJATEN
Authors: Apriyanti Ika , Adista Nuria Fitri 
Published: September 2024

Stunting in children is one of the serious problems because it is associated with the risk of morbidity and death. According to WHO, stunting is defined as height according to age below -2 of the WHO child growth curve median standard (Fikawati, Sandra, 2017). The achievement of SDG's in 2030 is to end all forms of malnutrition including achieving the 2025 international target for reducing stunting and underweight children (wasting) in toddlers and addressing the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly (RI, 2015). Nationally, in 2018 stunting in Indonesia was 30.8%. While in Banten Province in 2018, as many as 8.54% (44,127 toddlers) of 516,696 toddlers. In Serang Regency 19.55% (14,963 children under five). In the month of weighing toddlers in August 2018, 483 (6.28%) of the 7,692 toddlers at the Kramatwatu Health Center were stunted. And in 2020 the incidence of stunting in Pejaten village was ranked 1st with 107 toddlers out of 619 toddlers (Kramatwatu, 2021). One of the factors associated with the incidence of stunting is still a lack of knowledge or sources of information, so it is necessary to further increase the participation of health workers in so that stunting cases can be prevented. The method is carried out by providing health counseling to increase the knowledge of mothers who have toddlers 0-59 months about stunting prevention