bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pediatric keratoconus in a tertiary eye hospital in Eastern province, Saudi Arabia: Patient characteristics and management outcomes
Authors: Alhazmi Asma , Alsomali Abdulaziz , Algarni Saad , Althumairi Arwa 
Published: September 2024

PURPOSE:
This study investigates pediatric keratoconus in a tertiary eye hospital in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, aiming to understand the presenting features and treatment outcomes in this high-prevalence region. The research addresses pediatric keratoconus clinical profile and management strategies.

METHODS:
A retrospective cohort study was conducted from 2022 to 2023, reviewing medical records of pediatric keratoconus patients. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, risk factors, presenting symptoms, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Severity staging was performed based on Amsler–Krumeich’s classification.

RESULTS:
The study included 218 eyes from 109 pediatric keratoconus patients, with 65% of male and 35% of female patients. Decreased vision was the most common symptom (92%), and risk factors included a family history of keratoconus (9%) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (6%). Stage 1 was the most frequent in both age groups (<14 years and ≥ 14 years). Treatment strategies included corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), hard contact lenses, corneal rings, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DLK), and penetrating keratoplasty. Significant improvements were observed in visual acuity, refractive errors, and tomographic parameters following these interventions.

CONCLUSION:
This study provides valuable insights into pediatric keratoconus in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and interventions for better outcomes. Larger, multicenter prospective studies are essential for a comprehensive understanding of pediatric keratoconus and its optimal management. The findings contribute to the knowledge base and guide future research to improve patient quality of life.
Prevalence of hyperopia in school-aged children in eastern Mediterranean region: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Alrasheed Saif H. , Challa Naveen K. 
Published: September 2024

PURPOSE:
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide the available data on the prevalence of childhood hyperopia in the eastern Mediterranean region (EMR).

METHODS:
The study used preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, 2020. The articles were searched in six online databases (Web of Sciences, Scopus, Index Medicus for the EMR, ProQuest, PubMed, and Medline). For studies published on the prevalence of hyperopia in the EMR from January 2000 to May 2022. The reviewed data were grouped by age, gender, and refractive measurement technique, hyperopia was defined as refractive error ≥2.00 diopter.

RESULTS:
The final meta-analysis contained 27 quality-assessed studies from 12 countries, covering 51, 987 children. The overall pooled prevalence of childhood hyperopia from 2000 to 2022 is 6.33% in EMR. The hyperopia prevalence was slightly higher among females at 4.34%, compared to males at 4.21%. The prevalence of hyperopia in younger children (5–10 years) was higher at 5.72%, and lower in older aged (11–17) years at 3.23%; P = 0.001. Furthermore, there was a higher hyperopia prevalence with cycloplegic refraction at 7.35% compared with noncycloplegic refraction at 3.93%. There was highly significant heterogeneity between the studies (P < 0.0001).

CONCLUSION:
The prevalence of hyperopia among children in the EMR was high compared to other regions, particularly in younger children. More studies are required using standardized methods in different regions where there is a lack of information on hyperopia prevalence. Early interventions are essential to be implemented in the EMR to protect future adults from the development of strabismus and amblyopia.
Strategic Initiatives for Humanized Management for Smes to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
Authors: Pan Yanling , Ruanggoon Jirapong , Opasvitayarux Pakorn 
Published: September 2024

Objective: The study aims to (1) explore the problems of humanized management, (2) identify the factors associated with humanized management, and (3) propose strategic initiatives for humanized management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bishan, Chongqing.

Theoretical Framework: The research draws on Theory Y, Theory Z, and Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX).
Method: Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. First, the problems of humanized management were gathered through qualitative interviews with 8 CEOs and analyzed using thematic analysis. Second, the descriptive analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to analyze the 5-point Likert scale questionnaires gathered from 388 SME employees. Third, three experts were consulted for strategic initiatives for humanized management.

Results and Discussion: The problems in humanized management included Team Cohesion, Welfare, and Fairness. CFA results indicated that 9 variables significantly influenced humanized management, including Recognize an Employee's Potential, Self-Control, Team Cohesion, Employee Participation, Mutual Respect, Responsibility, Working Relationship, Leader Expectation, and Team Support, with the first 3 being most important. The strategic initiatives suggested by 3 experts were provided to enhance humanized management.

Research Implications: The emphasis on recognizing an employee’s potential, promoting self-control, fostering team cohesion, addressing welfare, and ensuring fairness collectively supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Originality/Value: Besides 9 significant variables from Theory Y, Theory Z, and LMX, two additional variables, Welfare and Fairness, significantly impacted humanized management in SMEs in Bishan, Chongqing. The strategic initiatives for humanized management for SMEs to support SDGs were given.
Особенности научного идиостиля профессора Д.Д. Джалолова: по страницам научных статей
Authors: Махкамова Гульнара 
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию идиостиля отечественного лингводидакта – профессора Д.Д. Джалолова. С этой целью анализируются понятия «идиолект» и «идиостиль» и их различия в контексте когнитивно- дискурсивной личности, выявляются подходы для исследования научного идиостиля, даются примеры из статей ученого для анализа и формулируются выводы касательно специфичности когнитивно-дискурсивного портрета ученого.
Influence of Internal Factors on Strategy Implementation in the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, Kenya
Authors: Ndungu Juliet Waithira , Dr. Edward Owino Dr. Edward Owino 
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The current study sought to unveil the influence of internal factors on implementation of strategies in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in Kenya. The study centered on specifically establishing the influence of organization structure, organization leadership, organization culture and organization resources on strategy implementation in the Ministry of Lands in and Physical Planning in Kenya. The study was anchored on Contingency Theory, Path-Goal Leadership theory, Schein’s Theory of Organization Culture and Resource Based View Theory.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design and targeted the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. The unit of observation of comprised of 409 staffs from the ministry in top, middle and lower management positions in the ministry’s head office. Fishers Sampling Formula was used in developing a sample of 198 respondents. The study relied on primary data where a five point likert scale questionnaire was utilized to gather primary data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in analyzing the collected data. SPSS and MS excel was adopted to generate the statistics.
Findings: The results of the study were displayed in form of tables and figures. Prior collection of data, a pilot study was conducted on 10 randomly selected respondents from the ministry to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. The respondents in the pilot study were exempted in the final study. The study established that organization structure, organization leadership, organization culture and organization resources bears a positive and significant influence on strategy implementation in the Ministry of Lands in and Physical Planning in Kenya. This is shown by beta values of 0.296, 0.473, 0.377 and 0.596 and significant values of 0.006, 0.000, 0.000 and 0.000 respectively.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The results bears the implications that increasing each of the variables with one unit results into increase in the levels of on strategy implementation in the Ministry by respective beta values. The study concluded that internal factors comprising of organization structure, organization leadership, organization culture and organization resources positively and significantly influences implementation of strategies in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning in Kenya. The study recommended the ministry to enhance each aspect of the internal factors considered in the study during strategy implementation since the practice positively influences strategy implementation.
Growth, Physiology, and Root Development in Seedlings of Woody Species Treated with a Seaweed Extract
Authors: Comin Sebastien , Brocca Gloria , Valsecchi Noemi , Fumagalli Simone , Vigevani Irene , Corsini Denise , Ferrini Francesco , Ravanelli Giovanni , Fini Alessio 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe demand for saplings has risen in recent years as a consequence of massive planting campaigns targeted at increasing canopy cover. To test the hypothesis that seaweed extract can improve root biomass and length, an experiment was carried out at the ERSAF Regional Forest Nursery in Curno, Italy. The seeds of 5 woody species were planted in trays using a substrate amended with 0×, 1×, 2×, or 3× the label dose of a pureAscophyllum nodosumextract. After germination, 6,400 seedlings were arranged according to a randomized complete block design with 10 blocks. After 1 growing season, plants were transplanted into 1.7-dm3forest containers for 1 additional growing season. Root, stem, and leaf dry weights, total leaf area, total root length, and specific root length were measured over an 80-week period. Leaf gas exchange and greenness index were monitored for 78 weeks using an infrared gas analyser and a SPAD meter. Species differed for growth rate, biomass allocation to roots, and specific root length. The algal biostimulant increased stem and whole plant dry weights for 1 year only when applied at 3x the label dose. Significant effects on leaf gas exchange were found only at the highest dose and were mostly due to higher leaf greenness index than to lower diffusional limitations to photosynthesis. Results suggest that substrate amendment withAscophyllumextracts may have short term positive effects on plant growth, likely due to a nutritional boost. However, they did not trigger structural changes in plant traits that can enhance transplant tolerance in the long run.
Pengembangan Modul Ajar Kurikulum Merdeka Berorientasi Pendekatan Realistics Mathematics Education Konteks Budaya Luwu dan Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Authors: Taufiq Taufiq , Sukmawati Sukmawati , Baharuddin Muhammad Rusli , Patmaniar Patmaniar 
Published: September 2024

Pengembangan potensi siswa dalam proses pembelajaran harus dilakukan secara menyeluruh, terpadu, dan terintegrasi. Pengembangan potensi siswa secara tidak seimbang akan menjadikan pendidikan cenderung lebih peduli pada kecerdasan intelektual dibandingkan dengan kepribadian, cenderung bersifat partikular dan parsial. Urgensi penelitian ini adalah secara ideal guru perlu merancang modul ajar secara maksimal, namun pada kenyataannya masih banyak guru yang masih belum memahami bagaimana mengembangkan suatu modul ajar khususnya yang berbasis kurikulum merdeka. Selain itu, materi pembelajaran tidak selalu disampaikan sesuai dengan kurikulum yang diterapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Sebuah Modul Ajar Kurikulum Merdeka Berorientasi Pendekatan Realistics Mathematics Education Budaya Luwu Terintegritas dengan Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian Pengembangan (R&D) dengan tahapan pelaksanaan penelitian mengikuti Model Four D (4D) yang terdiri atas empat tahapan pengembangan yaitu: Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate. Tahap Define mencakup kegiatan studi pustaka dan survey lapangan untuk keperluan identifikasi masalah dan need analysis, tahap Design mencakup kegiatan perancangan produk awal, tahap Develop mencakup kegiatan validasi pakar, revisi produk, uji coba satu-satu dan kelompok kecil, dan tahap Disseminate mencakup kegiatan sosialisasi lapangan dan revisi produk akhir. Hasil penilaian menunjukkan bahwa modul ajar ini efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) siswa. Nilai validitas menunjukkan bahwa modul ini memperoleh skor rata-rata 85%, dengan kategori sangat valid, yang mencerminkan kualitas modul dalam hal keterkaitan materi, kelengkapan informasi, dan kejelasan penyajian. Sedangkan Penilaian kepraktisan modul ajar juga menghasilkan skor rata-rata 88%, menunjukkan bahwa modul ini sangat praktis dan mudah diterapkan dalam pembelajaran sehari-hari. Aspek kepraktisan mencakup kemudahan penggunaan, efektivitas pembelajaran, dan efisiensi waktu pelaksanaan. Pada evaluasi kemampuan HOTS siswa, kategori PIK mengindikasikan bahwa 6% siswa masih membutuhkan intervensi khusus, sementara kategori Mahir menunjukkan bahwa sekitar 5% siswa sudah memiliki kemampuan HOTS yang sangat baik. Sebagian besar siswa berada pada kategori Dasar dan Cakap, yang mengindikasikan bahwa modul ini efektif dalam mengembangkan kemampuan dasar dan menengah siswa
Urban growth and spatial segregation increase disaster risk: lessons learned from the 2023 disaster on the North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Bastos Moroz Cassiano , Thieken Annegret H. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Urban growth and an increase in urban poverty are important drivers of disaster risk. However, to what extent these processes influence the dynamics of exposure and vulnerability remains uncertain. We hereby contribute to this discussion by presenting key lessons learned from the multi-hazard event that hit the North Coast of São Paulo (NCSP), Brazil, in February 2023. While the event was triggered by rainfall amounts of over 500 mm a day, urban development processes also influenced the impacts of the disaster. In this paper, we quantify these influences through a data integration approach combining empirical evidence on the historical evolution of urban settlements with damage mapping. We also evaluate the factors driving urban growth and spatial segregation in the region. We found that the impacts of the disaster were largely attributed to historical built-up land use changes, as 46 % fewer buildings would have been damaged if the same event had happened around 2 decades earlier, i.e., in 2001. Moreover, precarious urban settlements were considerably more exposed and vulnerable to the event, as evidenced by the density of damaged buildings, i.e., 12 times higher than in non-precarious settlements. We also observed strong patterns of spatial segregation in the NCSP. For instance, precarious settlements are much more frequent at hazardous locations, including on and at shorter distances from steep slopes. While this paper presents an analysis at the local level, the challenges of urbanization and growing intra-urban inequalities are global. Thus, these results reinforce the importance of accounting for such urban processes in disaster risk reduction interventions and the urgent need for research efforts that go beyond the hazard component, e.g., through an improvement of methods to simulate urban scenarios in the scope of disaster risk.
STUDY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF PROCESSING HBI SLUDGE IN ELECTROMETALLURGICAL UNITS
Authors: Савостьянов А.В. , Торохов Г.В. 
Published: September 2024

Производство железа прямого восстановления сопровождается получением побочной продукции в виде шламов газоочисток и металлизованной мелочи с достаточно высоким содержанием железа, при переработке которой имеют место определенные технические и технологические проблемы. Выполнены исследования химического, фазового и гранулометрического составов железорудного шлама Лебединского горно-обогатительного комбината. Проведены опытно-промышленные плавки железосодержащих шламов производства горячебрикетированного железа в электродуговой печи мощностью 100 кВт с получением литейного чугуна. Производилась послойная укладка шлама и отсева кокса в соотношении: на 100 г шлама 15 г отсева кокса. Полное расплавление всего объема шихты было достигнуто при 1340 °С. Разработанная технология защищена патентом РФ.
The production of direct reduced iron is accompanied by the production of by-products in the form of gas cleaning sludge and metallized fines with a high iron content, the processing of which has certain technical and technological problems. Studies of the chemical, phase, and particle size distribution of iron ore sludge at Lebedinsky GOK were carried out. Pilot smelting of iron containing HBI sludge was carried out in an electric arc furnace with a capacity of 100 kW with the production of cast iron. Layer-by-layer laying of sludge and coke screenings was carried out in the ratio: 100 g of sludge 15 g of coke screening. Complete melting of the entire charge volume was achieved at 1340°C. The developed technology is protected by a patent of the Russian Federation.
The Connection Between Essential Running Techniques and Long Jump Performance Indicators in Elementary School Learners Aged 10-11 Years
Authors: Suriani. S. Lilis Lasma 
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study. The primary objective of this research is to analyze the link between running technique proficiency and long jump performance in 10 to 11-year-old elementary students.
Materials and methods. A sample of 28 male students, aged 10 to 11 years, was selected for this study. A cross-sectional research design was utilized to investigate the relationship between basic running techniques and long jump performance in this demographic. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess the association between running methodologies and long jump effectiveness. The results of this analysis determined the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables.
Results. The analysis yielded a significant correlation coefficient of r= 0.917, with a p-value of 0.000<0.005, indicating a strong positive correlation. This finding suggests that students' skills in body alignment, arm swing, and leg coordination in running are closely related to their ability to generate the power, speed, and control necessary for superior long jump performance.
Conclusions. This study provides empirical support for the claim that proficiency in fundamental running techniques, including body alignment, arm swing, and leg coordination, correlates significantly with improved long jump performance in 10 to 11-year-old elementary school students.
CCE-Net: Causal Convolution Embedding Network for Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition
Authors: Deng Feiteng , Ming Yue , Lyu Boyang 
Published: September 2024

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CCE-Net: Causal Convolution Embedding Network for Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition

Feiteng Deng, Yue Ming *, and Boyang Lyu

Beijing Key Laboratory of Work Safety and Intelligent Monitoring, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing 100876, China
* Correspondence: yming@bupt.edu.cn

Received: 11 March 2024
Accepted: 15 August 2024
Published: 27 September 2024

Abstract: Streaming Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has gained significant attention across various application scenarios, including video conferencing, live sports events, and intelligent terminals. However, chunk division for current streaming speech recognition results in insufficient contextual information, thus weakening the ability of attention modeling and leading to a decrease in recognition accuracy. For Mandarin speech recognition, there is also a risk of splitting Chinese character phonemes into different chunks, which may lead to incorrect recognition of Chinese characters at chunk boundaries due to incomplete phonemes. To alleviate these problems, we propose a novel front-end network - Causal Convolution Embedding Network (CCE-Net). The network introduces a causal convolution embedding module to obtain richer historical context information, while capturing Chinese character phoneme information at chunk boundaries and feeding it to the current chunk. We conducted experiments on Aishell-1 and Aidatatang. The results showed that our method achieves a character error rate (CER) of 5.07% and 4.90%, respectively, without introducing any additional latency, showing competitive performances.
Efeitos do intemperismo natural na performance de painéis aglomerados de resíduos de madeira amazônica com e sem impermeabilização
Authors: Lima Irislene da Silva , Moraes Matheus Henrique Morato de , Francklin Henrique Machado , Lahr Francisco Antonio Rocco , Christoforo André Luis , Reis Alisson Rodrigo Souza , Silva Márcio Rogério da 
Published: September 2024

Este estudo investiga o uso de resíduos de madeiras de espécies amazônicas na produção de painéis aglomerados, avaliando as propriedades físicas em função da resistência ao intemperismo natural. Os resíduos foram coletados em empresa moveleira na cidade de Altamira – PA, sendo um mix de três espécies, representando a realidade local. Após, estes foram processados e transformados em painéis homogêneos de partículas utilizando resina poliuretana bi-componente de óleo de mamona. Os painéis foram divididos em três grupos: testemunha, painéis com impermeabilizante e sem impermeabilizante, e submetidos a condições naturais de intemperismo por um ano na cidade de Altamira – PA. As propriedades físicas como densidade, inchamento em espessura e absorção de água foram avaliadas conforme as normas ABNT NBR 14810-2 (2018). Os resultados quanto as análises visuais e das propriedades físicas indicaram que a aplicação de impermeabilizante Cetol Classic melhora significativamente a durabilidade e a integridade estrutural dos painéis quanto ao intemperismo. Este trabalho reforça a viabilidade do uso de resíduos de madeiras amazônicas na produção de painéis aglomerados de qualidade, com potencial para aplicações em setores como construção civil e movelaria.
<b>Estilos de crianza y personalidad: un estudio en adultos costarricenses</b>
Authors: Avila-Vargas Milagro , Ramírez-Flores Jimena , Peraza-Masis Jennifer , Quirós-Iglesias Bianka 
Published: September 2024

The reason for this research was the growing concern to find a connection between the parting style given by biological mothers and fathers and the personality of adults in Costa Rica. The goal of the research was to determine how parenting styles and a 110 personalities of Costa Rican adults influence and related; the average age of the participants was (M=33.25, SD=13.93), with an ages ranging from 18 to 76 years old, from multiple parts of the country and who were raised in Costa Rica in their childhood and adolescence.
A non-experimental quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional design was used and the data recollection was carried out by convenience, virtually in October 2022. To answer the pending question the Big Five Inventory Scale (BFI) and the Perceiver Parenting Styles and Parental Inconsistency Scale (EPIPP, in Spanish) were applied.
The data analysis was done with the statistical program IBM SPSS, v. 26.0 and results showed outstanding aspects in personality traits of openness to experience; in parenting there was an overprotective parenting style for the mother and an authoritative style for the father. In addition, differences were found between the ages in the mother’s answers and the generations with respect to the personalities of the participants.