bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From forensic chemistry: an educational experience
Authors: González Graciela A. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The study of forensic chemical analysis not only aids justice in the investigation of accidental or criminal events but also trains chemistry students in analysing hypothetical scenes, such as the design of scientific experiments, and alerting them to potential dangers. In this way, it contributes to generating awareness about safety and security, ethics, and the professional responsibilities of chemists. These, although ambitious, are some of the objectives that have led to the development of this course on Chemical Analysis in Forensic Investigation, whose thematic units and teaching details are developed. This work presents a detailed programme for the Forensic Chemistry course offered at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. It includes examples of activities and bibliography, allowing it to be used as a template for similar courses or to adapt some of the thematic units to other chemistry courses. The suggested bibliography supports the education of both students and educators in the field of forensic chemistry. The incorporation of topics such as fires, explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWA), and environmental crimes aims to develop professional profiles for a new generation of chemists more committed to the societal impact of their work.
The crystal structure of poly[(μ
2-2-aminoisophthalato-κ4O,O′:O″:O″′)-(N-methylpyrrolidone κ1O)-dioxido-uranium(VI)], C13H14N2O7U
Authors: Meng Yuning , Liu Ruan-Xiang , Bao Han , Jin Ru-Yu , Song Shi-He , Feng Gui-Jiao 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
C13H14N2O7U, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 8.6855(14) Å, b = 11.982(2) Å, c = 14.953(2) Å, β = 94.557(5)°, V = 1,551.3(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0559, wR
ref (F
2) = 0.1081, T = 150(2) K
Crystal structure of (((3-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl)-β-alaninato-κO)bis(2,2′-bipyridine-κ
2
N, N′)copper(II) 3-nitrobenzenesulfonate, C35H29CuN7O11S2
Authors: Liu Zheng-Jun , Chen Xiao-Miao , Wu Qiang , Zhou Wu-Chao , Jiao Xu-Min , Tan Juan 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
C35H29CuN7O11S2, triclinic,

P

1
‾

$P\overline{1}$

(no. 2), a = 12.2643(9) Å, b = 13.3486(9) Å, c = 13.5247(11) Å, α = 69.595(7)°, β = 71.363(7)°, γ = 67.275(7)°, V = 1869.8(3) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0570, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1781, T = 293(2) K.
Synthesis and surfactant properties of sulfonate Gemini surfactants
Authors: Yang Rong , Lai Xiaojuan , Wang Lei , Shi Huaqiang , Li Haibin , Chen Jiali , Wen Xin , Yang Wenwen 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this study, a novel high salinity resistant, high temperature tolerant sulfonate Gemini surfactant (CK-3) for enhanced oil recovery was synthesized and is described. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of CK-3 is 7.3 × 10−5 mol L−1 with a surface tension at CMC, γ
CMC, of 30.88 mN m−1, and a pC20 value of 4.80. Moreover, increasing temperature led to delayed micellization, indicating the superior surface activity inherent in Gemini surfactants. When CK-3 was evaluated as an imbibing agent, an interfacial tension of 8.3 × 10−2 mN m−1 was observed between a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution and crude oil, facilitated by hydrophobic group interactions which allow crude oil detachment. Finally, CK-3 molecules exhibited stable adsorption on rock walls, influencing wetting reversal. Zeta potential measurements exceeding 30 mV indicated stability. In aged capillary tubes, a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution exhibited a rise height of 2.9 cm. Imbibition experiments on natural core samples showed a water imbibition efficiency of 8.73 %, compared to a significantly improved efficiency of 50.78 % with a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution. This study also demonstrated the imbibition process and mechanisms of the CK-3, providing novel insights for the efficient development of unconventional oil reservoirs and the enhancement of crude oil recovery rates.
Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii infection (Q fever) in livestock in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Baroom Hassan M. , Alkenani Naser A. , Al-Johny Bassam O. , Almohimeed Adi A. , Mohammed Mohammed S. , Alshehri Layla A. , Althobaiti Shaker S. , Omar Raga I. , Alshaeri Majed A. , Al-mmaqar Saleh M. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The study aims to investigate the prevalence of Q fever in livestock and ticks in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, by molecular methods. Using DNA obtained from (40) blood samples, (60) vaginal swabs and ticks (120) samples. Real-time PCR was used to detect the IS1111 insertion sequence of Coxiella burnetii in aborted animals. Among 40 blood samples only one sample of the camel was found to be infected with an overall prevalence of 2.5 %. The highest prevalence (10 %) was recorded in AL-Laith in one camel blood sample out of 10 samples examined. Of 60 vaginal swabs examined for C. burnetii DNA, four samples were found to be infected with an overall prevalence of 6.6 %. The highest prevalence (10 %) was recorded in Makkah in two camel vaginal swabs out of 20 samples, followed by Jeddah and AL-Laith with a prevalence of (5.6 %) by detection of one sample positive out of 18 samples on each of them, while vaginal swabs from AL-Kamil were negative. Three types of ticks were identified Hyalomma dromedarii, Hyalomma anatolicum, and Hyalomma excavatum. H. dromedarii tick is the most common in aborted camels with a prevalence (6.7 %) in Makkah followed by Jeddah (5 %). The findings of this study revealed that C. burnetii infection is prevalent in agricultural animals especially camels and ticks maintained at livestock farms in Makkah Province. However, these animals and ticks may pass on C. burnetii infections to nearby people and other animals in the study area.
Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Rickettsial Infection Among Australian Individuals from 2015 to 2018
Authors: Graves Stephen R. , Islam Aminul 
Published: October 2024

Objective:
In this study, the clinical, laboratory and epidemiological features of rickettsial infection in Australian patients were examined.

Methods:
Patients with Rickettsia spp. seropositivity were selected from the database of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory. Questionnaires were sent to each referring physician with a request for information regarding the patient’s illness.

Results:
A retrospective analysis of 178 patients revealed the following common features in Australian rickettsial infection: fever, headache, myalgia, rash and a history of recent exposure to the Australian bush. The history included tick bites, eschar presence, respiratory abnormalities and acute fatigue, accompanied by abnormal haematology and liver function tests.

Conclusions:
A differential diagnosis including rickettsial infection should be confirmed (or refuted) by rickettsial serology.
Use of Electronic Mail by Educated Older Adults in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Omotayo Funmilola , Adekannbi Janet 
Published: October 2024

This study presents preliminary findings on the use of e-mails by educated older adults in Nigeria-based areas of residency. This study is based on a quantitative survey (n = 167) which investigated the level of awareness and use of e-mails, reasons for use and non-use, as well as continuance and intention to use e-mail by older adults in three settings (urban, semi-urban, and rural areas) of Oyo state, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Results showed that about half of the educated older adults were aware of e-mail with a higher percentage of those aware residing in the urban area. There was a low level of usage of e-mail, especially among the semi-urban and rural dwellers. The major purpose of using e-mail was to receive alerts for banking transactions. E-mail users at the three locations intended to continue using e-mail, although the intention was stronger among the semi-urban and rural dwellers. Most non-users in the semi-urban and rural locations were not aware of e-mail, while most did not use e-mail because they had alternative means of communicating with people and saw no need for it. Concerns about the security of e-mails, lack of awareness of the benefits of using e-mail, and lack of literacy in e-mail use are some other reasons for non-use. Most of the non-users had the intention to use e-mail in the future, especially those in urban and semi-urban areas. It is recommended that efforts be geared towards creating more awareness about the importance of e-mail among the older population as well as developing training interventions on the use of e-mail, especially among the semi-urban and rural dwellers.
Zastosowanie elementów Całościowej Oceny Geriatrycznej w leczeniu ran trudno gojących się u pacjentów w wieku podeszłym – przegląd piśmiennictwa
Authors: Teodorczyk Paulina , Różańska-Walędziak Anna 
Published: October 2024

Odsetek udziału osób w wieku podeszłym w społeczeństwie stale wzrasta i według prognoz w 2060 r. wyniesie ok. 30%. Szacuje się, że w ciągu całego życia u 1–2% populacji wystąpią rany trudno gojące się. Wiek jest jednym z głównych czynników ryzyka nieprawidłowego gojenia się ran, co ma związek zarówno z fizjologicznym procesem starzenia, jak i z towarzyszącymi chorobami przewlekłymi. Całościowa Ocena Geriatryczna umożliwia identyfikację deficytów zdrowotnych i opiekuńczych pacjenta, a także potencjału wynikającego z zachowanych funkcji. Celem niniejszej pracy było przeanalizowanie wybranej literatury na temat Całościowej Opieki Geriatrycznej oraz możliwości jej zastosowania w opiece nad pacjentami w wieku podeszłym z ranami trudno gojącymi się. Jak wykazano, w procesie leczenia ran wykorzystywane są skale do oceny bólu, odżywienia i samoopieki, co podnosi jakość życia i daje efektywne wyniki leczenia. Wraz ze wzrostem liczby osób w wieku podeszłym w populacji, wzrastać będzie również zapotrzebowanie na objęcie ich multidyscyplinarną opieką. Na podstawie przeanalizowanych prac można wysunąć wniosek, że zastosowanie skali oceniających ryzyko depresji, zaburzeń poznawczych, ryzyka upadku oraz statusu socjoekonomicznego w procesie leczenia ran może pozwolić na stworzenie współpracy interdyscyplinarnej, ukierunkowanej na opiekę skoncentrowaną na pacjencie, z uwzględnieniem wsparcia opiekunów nieformalnych oraz optymalizacji kosztów związanych z leczeniem ran.
Islamic Inclusivism: Insights From Abu Dhabi, Silaturahmi Tunnel, and Walisanga-Ende
Authors: Maku Hendrikus , Jahar Asep Saepudin , Bevans Stephen , Edu Ambros Leonangung 
Published: October 2024

This article responds to the claim that Islam is a religion of violence, which has fostered a generation afflicted with Islamophobia. To support their argument, the authors present several historical instances that showcase Islam’s benevolent aspects. These historical instances, elaborated upon in this article, include the Abu Dhabi Brotherhood Declaration (A Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together), the Silaturahmi Tunnel connecting the Istiqlal Mosque and the Catholic Cathedral of Jakarta, and the interreligious cooperation occurring at the Walisanga Islamic Boarding School in Ende, Flores. Quraish Shihab’s Quranic exegesis serves as an analytical tool to examine these three instances. Data were collected through documentation, participant observation, and interviews, then qualitatively analyzed. Through this methodology, the study demonstrates that Islamic ethics and inclusive communal life have manifested an inclusive nature within Islam. By employing this selected method, the study demonstrates how elements of Islamic ethics and the ongoing inclusive communal life ingrained among people illustrate the inclusive nature of Islam.
Representations of Trust and Distrust in Financial Institutions in Russian Regional Speech Culture
Authors: Smyslova Olga Yu. , Linchenko Andrei A. 
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the representation of trust and distrust in financial institutions in the language and speech culture of the Russian province. The use of the constructivist methodology of P. Bourdieu made it possible to interpret trust as an internal component of the practices of an agent involved in the current situation in the financial market. The content analysis of 55 semi-structured interviews with three generations of residents of the region showed that the conservative model of financial behavior continues to be reproduced in the speech culture. The difference between generations is less noticeable against the background of a significant difference between residents of rural and urban settlements. The study revealed a high level of resentment associated with the collective memory of the collapse of the USSR and privatization. All generations in rural settlements showed a low level of assessment of their own financial situation, while both rural and urban informants had a rather pessimistic representation of social change. Semantic analysis revealed the dominance of the image of the state as a “collector of payments” in their consciousness, and to a lesser extent, an “assistant” supporting a person in their relationship with financial institutions.
Exploring the Complexities of Dating Violence in Indonesia: Understanding Dynamics, Norms, and Strategies for Prevention
Authors: Purwanti Ani , Shaluhiyah Zahroh , Widjanarko Bagoes , Natalis Aga 
Published: October 2024

Dating violence is still being a pervasive issue globally, affecting the health and rights of millions young individuals. Despite its prevalence, dating violence often receives less attention compared to domestic violence. This study delves into the complexities of dating violence in Indonesia, employing a mixed methods design to propose strategies for prevention and intervention. The research utilized qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods to comprehensively understand the phenomena under study. Using a thorough analysis, the research underscores the entrenched power dynamics and cultural norms that perpetuate gender-based violence. It also examined the role of gender norms in shaping attitudes towards intimate partner abuse, highlighting the influence of patriarchal beliefs, and hegemonic masculinity. Furthermore, the study evaluates the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks in combating dating violence, noting challenges related to implementation, and gender biases. In proposing solutions, the research emphasized the importance of empowerment initiatives for women and community development efforts to challenge harmful stereotypes and foster societal change. By addressing these multifaceted issues, this study contributes to the broader discourse on dating violence prevention and underscores the urgency of comprehensive interventions in Indonesia and beyond.
A translation-matched, experimental comparison of three types of wh-island effects in Spanish and English
Authors: Pañeda Claudia , Villata Sandra , Kush Dave , Sprouse Jon 
Published: October 2024

According to the historical empirical consensus in the field, wh-argument extraction from embedded wh-questions gives rise to island effects in English, but not in Spanish. This observation – which was important for the development of a parameters-based theory of cross-linguistic variation in islands – has recently been challenged by experimental studies showing wh-island effects in both languages. However, these studies typically employ different materials and experimental conditions between languages, limiting direct comparison. Our study addresses this limitation by testing wh-islands in both English and Spanish with translation-matched materials. We present twelve acceptability judgment experiments with approximately 100 participants per experiment. In each language, we examine wh-argument extraction from three wh-clause types (introduced by whether, why and when) under two matrix verb types (know and ask), amounting to six wh-islands that are relevant to assess the reported contrasts. We test (i) for the presence or absence of wh-island effects in the two languages, (ii) for a gradient contrast in effect size, and (iii) for evidence of increased individual variation in Spanish as compared to English. We find (i) that wh-island effects are present in both English and Spanish, (ii) that they are rather large in both languages and larger in Spanish for most wh-island types, and (iii) that Spanish does not show more individual variation in wh-island effects than English. Our results speak against the cross-linguistic contrast as originally proposed, suggesting that its use as evidence for theories that encode cross-linguistic variation in wh-island effects might need to be reconsidered.
Development Planning, Structural Heterogeneity and Social Policy in the Southern Cone (1960-1975)
Authors: Dvoskin Nicolas 
Published: October 2024

This paper analyzes the role of economic and social development ideas in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay during the 1960s and early-70s, emphasizing on the role of social issues within the development planning agenda. The paper’s theoretical standpoint is the recognition of an important shift in the diagnosis of the Latin American economic backwardness around the mid-60s: from the underdevelopment hypothesis to the structural heterogeneity hypothesis. After an introduction of the theoretical discussions, the paper analyzes different official governmental documents from the four countries in order to find the role that social policy is expected to play within the economic development agenda in each case. Similarities and differences among the neighbors are specified in order to identify this conceptual shift, defined both theoretically and in the guidelines of public policy.
The Druze District Governor Nasib Beik Jumblatt and the Ottoman Policy in Mount Lebanon
Authors: Yildiz Tuba 
Published: October 2024

This study examines the policies of the Ottoman Empire in the Shouf region during the 19th century, focusing on the prominent figures of the area. In this context, the Ottoman state's approach to the influence of Nasib Jumblatt, a significant political figure from the Jumblatt family, in the region will be discussed. As the Ottoman central government's authority weakened in the 19th century, the rivalry between the Jumblatts and Arslans, two long-standing families in the region, intensified. As a result, acquiring the district governorship of Shouf, where the Druze were densely populated, became crucial for perpetuating the influence of both families. For this reason, this study examines the political maneuvers of the Arslan and Jumblatt families in order to control the district of Shouf, as well as the activities of Nasib Jumblatt as district governor. The study will also discuss the manifestations of international interventions in Mount Lebanon. Finally, the Ottoman state's approach to the British influence in shaping Nasib Jumblatt's political identity will be another aspect of the study.
AVALIAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE DISPERSORA DE SEMENTES DA TARTARUGA CABEÇUDO Peltocephalus dumerilianus (SCHEWEIGGER, 1812) NO CENTRO DE ESTUDOS DE QUELÔNIOS DA AMAZÔNIA – CEQUA
Authors: Ferreira Jeberson da Silva , Oliveira Sabrina Menezes de , Viana Maria das Neves da Silva , Brolio Marina Pandolphi 
Published: October 2024

O Peltocephalus dumerilianus geralmente habita o fundo de corpos d'água, muitas vezes abrigando-se em cavidades ou sob troncos de árvores submersas. Por muitos anos foi considerado um predador ativo de fundo baseado na morfologia de sua cabeça. Sua dieta pode ter uma alta porcentagem de folhas, frutos e sementes, e algumas sementes não digeridas são observadas em seu intestino, podendo ser associadas como responsáveis por interações ecológicas. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a capacidade dispersora de sementes do quelônio Peltocephalus dumerilianus e analisar o sucesso germinativo das sementes após a passagem pelo trato digestivo. O projeto foi executado com 16 animais do Centro de Estudos dos Quelônios da Amazônia. Os cabeçudos foram alimentados duas vezes por semana e mantidos em observação durante 21 dias. Para determinação do trânsito intestinal os animais foram separados em caixas d’água, 36 horas após a alimentação foi observado o primeiro registro de fezes. Entender o tempo de trânsito intestinal orientou o padrão de oferta de frutos e coleta das sementes nas fezes. As sementes de mamão que passaram pelo trato digestivo do cabeçudo germinaram em nove dias tendo sucesso de 100% das sementes germinadas. As primeiras sementes de murici foram encontradas no tanque dos cabeçudos 3 dias após a ingestão dos frutos, e foram plantadas no dia seguinte. Obtivemos 67% de germinação 70 dias após o plantio. Baseados na redução do tempo de germinação, podemos inferir que houve quebra da dormência das sementes que passaram pelo trato digestório do cabeçudo e que o sucesso de germinação foi maior quando comparado com as sementes in natura. Desta forma concluimos que Peltocephalus dumerilianus pode ser considerado um bom dispersor de sementes, contribuindo para o reflorestamento natural.
A systematic review of lithium biology and pharmacology and toxicological evaluation of new organic lithium salts
Authors: Torshin I. Yu. , Gromova O. A. , Rastashansky V. V. , Garanin A. A. 
Published: October 2024

Objective: to systematize scientific data on biomedical studies investigating trace element lithium over the past 70 years; evaluate toxic properties of lithium ascorbate (LiAsc) as an important promising candidate molecule.Material and methods. An analysis of 49,959 publications on lithium biomedical research retrieved from PubMed/MEDLINE database was carried out using modern data mining methods developed within the framework of topological approach to recognizing (Yu.I. Zhuravlev scientific school). Publications found by experts and not indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE were used in discussing the results of a systematic analysis of publications array retrieved from PubMed/MEDLINE. An experimental study of chronic 180 day-long LiAsc (at doses of 5, 50 and 150 mg/kg) toxicity was performed on 36 “Soviet chinchilla” rabbits by assessing local irritant action. Intoxication clinical picture, body weight dynamics, water and food intake as well as physiological, hematological and biochemical parameters were analyzed.Results. Classification and systematization of all currently available publications on lithium biology and medicine were performed. It was shown that pharmacological applications of lithium salts in mental disorders as well as lithium effects on simple sugars metabolism, lipid metabolism, blood pressure regulation, hematopoiesis, inflammation and tumor growth inhibition, neurotransmitter homeostasis, neurotrophic and neuroprotective molecular mechanisms as well as homeostasis of other electrolytes comprised promising fields of lithium drug research. The prospects for using organic lithium salts, particularly LiAsc, for various therapeutic goals were also discussed. 180-day-long oral administration of LiAsc at doses of 5, 50, 150 mg/kg resulted in no macroscopic signs of local inflammatory reaction while examining its local irritant effect.Conclusion. The lithium-ion effect on neurotransmitters promotes neuroprotection and reduces a risk of addiction. The antihypertensive, antiatherosclerotic, antidiabetic, antitumor and neurotrophic effects related to organic lithium salts may be beneficial in various therapeutic applications.