bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The linkage of perceived neighbourhood environmental safety with travel-time and leisure-time physical activity in adults
Authors: Lim Noor Hashimah Hashim , Jamaluddin Rosita , Majid M. Rafee , Tsong Teh Bor , Abidin Nurdiyana Zainal , Hasnan Liyana , Hassan Linda Shafarina 
Published: August 2024

Background
Having the highest obesity prevalence and physical inactivity among its South East Asian counterparts, it is important for Malaysia to understand the factors contributing to this epidemic. Because low neighbourhood safety is linked to physical inactivity, the objective of this study was to explore perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with its effects on adults’ travel- and leisure-time physical activities.

Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 256 adults. Six items on a 4-point Likert scale from the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS) and WHO’s GPAQ questionnaires to record weekly minutes of physical activity were used to measure the variables. Forty-three neighbourhoods from Johor Bahru district were categorised into higher and lower socio-economic status by median housing price per square feet. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data.

Results
Among 256 adults, males were found to be more physically active than females. SEM showed that for every 1 unit increase in neighbourhood socioeconomic status, males’ perceived neighbourhood environmental safety increases by 0.23 unit (p=0.006); however, this does not explain their physical activities. For the females, regardless of neighbourhood socioeconomic status, every 1 unit increase in perceived neighbourhood environmental safety from traffic and crime encourages physical activity to increase by 0.47 unit (p=0.006), especially for leisure purposes. Both genders perceived that street lighting at night and pedestrian visibility are important safety features of the neighbourhood environment.

Conclusion
The study outcomes facilitate understanding of causal factors of physical activity through perceived neighbourhood environmental safety, especially among females.

Keywords: Neighbourhood environment safety, neighbourhood socioeconomic status, physical activity, gender, adult
STUDI ISLAM KONTEKS MATERI DAKWAH ISLAM PERSPEKTIF BAHASA AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Achmadin Balya Ziaulhaq 
Published: August 2024

In this paper, the author describes a study of Islamic dakwah material from the perspective of the Al-Qur'an language regarding the theory and ways of conveying da'wah material using the methods outlined in the Al-Qur'an. The study discussed in this paper includes the understanding of Islamic da'wah material, namely messages of Islamic dakwah or everything that the subject must convey to the object of da'wah, namely the entire Islamic teachings contained in the Al-Qur'an and Sunnah, the various languages of the Al-Qur'an 'an about da'wah includes qaulan sadidan, qaulan balighan, qaulan maysuran, qaulan layyinan, qaulan ma'rufan, qaulan kariman, various da'wah materials in life cover issues of aqidah, shari'ah, muamalah and morals, theories and objects of Islamic dakwah. The method in this paper is library research with primary sources (al-marāji' al-awwaliyyah) in the form of Al-Qur'an verses related to Islamic da'wah methods and secondary sources (al-marāji' aṡ-ṡanawiyah) scientific books and journals that have relevance to the discussion in this paper.

Abstrak
Dalam tulisan ini, penulis memaparkan kajian tentang materi dakwah Islam dengan perspektif bahasa Al-Qur’an berkenaan teori serta cara menyampaikan materi dakwah dengan metode yang termaktub dalam Al-Qur’an. Kajian yang dibahas pada tulisan ini meliputi pengertian materi dakwah Islam yaitu pesan-pesan dakwah Islam atau segala sesuatu yang harus disampaikan subjek kepada objek dakwah, yaitu keseluruhan ajaran Islam yang ada dalam Al-Qur’an maupun Sunnah, macam-macam bahasa Al-Qur’an tentang dakwah mencakup qaulan sadidan, qaulan balighan, qaulan maysuran, qaulan layyinan, qaulan ma’rufan, qaulan kariman, ragam materi dakwah dalam kehidupan mencakup masalah aqidah, syari’ah, muamalah dan akhlak , teori dan objek dakwah Islam. Adapun metode dalam tulisan ini dengan library research (studi pustaka) dengan sumber primer (al-marāji’ al-awwaliyyah) berupa ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an yang berkaitan dengan metode dakwah Islam dan sumber sekunder (al-marāji’ aṡ-ṡanawiyah) buku dan jurnal ilmiah yang memiliki relevansi dengan pembahasan dalam tulisan ini.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANTI BULLYING DI MADRASAH ALIYAH MAZRO’ATUL ULUM PACIRAN LAMONGAN
Authors: Trianingsih Dini , Al-Farabi Moh. Rifqi Falah , Zamzami Muh. Iqbal , Abdullah Muhammad Yunus , Mubarok M. Fadliil 
Published: August 2024

Bullying culture is a very scary thing in the world of education. Madrasahs, which should be places for the formation of humanistic, dialogical student characters, have actually become places where violence occurs. This activity aims to provide a comprehensive and critical understanding through a campaign/seminar regarding the practice of bullying at Madrasah Aliyah Mazro'atul Ulum. The method used in this activity is tiered, starting from observation and seminars. This service activity is able to increase understanding and awareness to avoid bullying practices at MA Mazro'atul Ulum and forms of bullying that may not be known. By understanding the types and dangers of bullying for the victim's physical and mental health, the desire arises to create a social environment that is free from bullying practices.

Abstrak
Budaya bulliying menjadi hal yang sangat menakutkan dalam dunia pendidikan. Madrasah yang harusnya menjadi tempat pembentukn karakter siswa yang humanis, dialogis justru menjadi tempat terjadinya kekerasan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman komprehensif dan kritis melalui kampanye/seminar terhadap praktik bulliying di Madrasah Aliyah Mazro’atul Ulum. metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini berjenjang, dimulai dari observasi dan seminar. kegiatan penngabdian ini mampu meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesadaran untuk menjauhi praktik bulliying di MA Mazro’atul Ulum dan bentuk-bentuk bulliying yang mungkin belum diketahui. Dengan memahami jenis dan bahaya bulliying untuk kesehatan fisik dan mental korban, timbul keinginan untuk menciptakan lingkungan pergaulan yang bebas dari praktik bulliying.
Seasonal incidence of key natural enemies of onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman and their interaction with weather parameters on onion crop in Terai region of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: SARAN SATY , Srivas R.M. , Koranga R. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the seasonal incidence of important natural enemies of onion thrips, Thrips tabaci. Under natural conditions, healthy onion seedlings were transplanted, and to determine the number of natural enemies, the crop was observed on a weekly basis. The population of spiders feeding on thrips was observed from the first appearance until crop harvesting in both the years, and it was found peaking in the last week of April in the first year and the second week of May in the second year. Similarly, coccinellids were first found in the first and second weeks of April in the first and second years, respectively, and were active throughout the growth period, peaking in the last week of April in the first year and the first week of May in the second year. Orious bugs were also recorded from their first arrival and were found with a peak in the third week of April in the first year and the last week of April in the second year. Maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall in the first year, and sunshine hours in the second year all had a significant positive effect on the spider population feeding on onion thrips; however, morning relative humidity and evening relative humidity in the second year had a significant negative effect. The maximum temperature in the second year, the minimum temperature, and the rainfall in the first year all had a significant positive effect. However, morning relative humidity and evening relative humidity in the second year only had a significant negative influence on the coccinellid population. The maximum and minimum temperatures and sunshine hours had a significant positive effect on the orious bug population; however, morning relative humidity and evening relative humidity showed a significant negative effect.
Hierarchical Learning for Robotic Assembly Leveraging LfD
Authors: Singh Siddharth , Chang Qing , Yu Tian 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Robotic assembly is a long-time horizon problem that has attracted significant attention in the past two decades. The sparsity of the reward and the large state space for planning adds to the complexityof the problem. This paper proposes a Hierarchical Learning (HL) based approach which pivots the multi-level structure to seamlessly integrate task identification and sequencing with motion planning. The higher-level agent emphasizes comprehending tasks and learning task plans. It generates sequences and locations of sub-tasks, while the lower-level agent concentrates on executing the current sub-task. The higher-level agent employs a goal driven reinforcement learning (RL) approach to master the sequencing task, allowing it to adapt to unseen assemblies. Meanwhile, the lower level adopts a Learning from Demonstration (LfD) approach for motion planning, which can learn primitive skills from demonstration and intelligently combine the primitive skill for complicated tasks. The critical contribution of this work lies in the development of a novel method capable of comprehending and executing long horizon goal-driven assembly tasks without relying on expert demonstrations of specific tasks. The proposed approach is validated in a block assembly environment through simulation and physical setup. Project Website: https://sites.google.com/virginia.edu/isl-hllfdra/home
Drainage Divide Migration Affected by Normal Faulting in Karıncalıdağ, Karacasu (Western Türkiye)
Authors: Topal Savaş 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Asymmetric uplift, which causes the divide to migrate from an area of lower uplift to an area of high uplift, results in the movement of the drainage divide migrating in response to tectonic activity. One of the important features of a landscape affected by the formation and evolution of drainage networks over time is the displacement of drainage divides. Geomorphic data such as normalized steepness index (ksn), Chi (χ) and Gilbert metrics were used to determine the current and possible future position of the main divide along Karıncalıdağ, which forms the horst between Bozdoğan and Karacasu. During the evaluation, the main divide was separated into 4 different segments (D1-D4) and the Karacasu Fault (KF), which bounds the mountain from the NE, was taken as the primary factor. Secondary factors are the low elevation of Karıncalıdağ, similar lithology and uniform rainfall. The ksn, χ and Gilbert metrics derived from this study show that the current position at Karıncalıdağ is stable, which means that there is a balance between uplift and erosion. The χ values obtained in the D4 segment mean that in the future erosion will be more dominant in this segment and migrate to the Bozdoğan Basin (BH).
Genome-wide association study reveals multiple loci for nociception and opioid consumption behaviors associated with heroin vulnerability in outbred rats
Authors: Kuhn Brittany , Cannella Nazzareno , Chitre Apurva , Nguyen Khai-Minh , Cohen Katarina , Chen Denghui , Peng Beverly , Ziegler Kendra , Lin Bonnie , Johnson Benjamin , Sanches Thiago Missfeldt , Crow Ayteria , Lunerti Veronica , Gupta Arkobrato , Dereschewitz Eric , Soverchia Laura , Hopkins Jordan , Roberts Analyse , Ubaldi Massimo , Abdulmalek Sarah , Kinen Analia , Hardiman Gary , Chung Dongjun , Polesskaya Oksana , Woods Leah Solberg , Ciccocioppo Roberto , Kalivas Peter , Palmer Abraham 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

The increased prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) makes it imperative to disentangle the biological mechanisms contributing to individual differences in OUD vulnerability. OUD shows strong heritability, however genetic variants contributing toward vulnerability remain poorly defined. We performed a genome-wide association study using over 850 male and female heterogeneous stock (HS) rats to identify genes underlying behaviors associated with OUD such as nociception, as well as heroin-taking, extinction and seeking behaviors. By using an animal model of OUD, we were able to identify genetic variants associated with distinct OUD behaviors while maintaining a uniform environment, an experimental design not easily achieved in humans. Furthermore, we used a novel non-linear network-based clustering approach to characterize rats based on OUD vulnerability to assess genetic variants associated with OUD susceptibility. Our findings confirm the heritability of several OUD-like behaviors, including OUD susceptibility. Additionally, several genetic variants associated with nociceptive threshold prior to heroin experience, heroin consumption, escalation of intake, and motivation to obtain heroin were identified. Tom1, a microglial component, was implicated for nociception. Several genes involved in dopaminergic signaling, neuroplasticity and substance use disorders, including Brwd1, Pcp4, Phb1l2 and Mmp15 were implicated for the heroin traits. Additionally, an OUD vulnerable phenotype was associated with genetic variants for consumption and break point, suggesting a specific genetic contribution for OUD-like traits contributing to vulnerability. Together, these findings identify novel genetic markers related to the susceptibility to OUD-relevant behaviors in HS rats.
The impact of the community-based family doctor system on the social adaptability of middle-aged and older people in rural China: The mediating role of outpatient utilization and life satisfaction
Authors: Yang Fan , Su Min , Zhang Tianjiao , Zhang Weile , Liu Zelin , Li Huibo 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Social adaptability is an important aspect of health. This study aimed to investigate the association between the community-based family doctor system (CFDS) and social adaptability and test the mediating effect. We used cross-sectional data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey. A total of 13,895 samples were included. The OLS model, mediated effects model, and instrumental variables method were used for analysis. This study reveals a significant positive association between the CFDS and higher social adaptability among the middle-aged and older people in rural China. Outpatient utilization and life satisfaction were found to play a partial mediating role between the CFDS and social adaptability. Heterogeneity analyses revealed that the benefits of the CFDS varied across groups. It is necessary to improve the contracting rate of the CFDS among middle-aged and older populations in rural areas needs improvement. Additionally, family doctors should enhance their ability to detect health risks and diversify their services to cater to diverse needs.
“Going Above and Beyond” in the Education Sector: Extension and Validation of the School Implementation Citizenship Behavior Scale (SICBS)
Authors: Corbin Catherine , Ehrhart Mark G , Brown Eric C , Locke Jill , Cook Clayton R , Aarons Gregory A , Lyon Aaron R 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background: Employee behaviors that strategically support implementation (i.e., implementation citizenship behavior) are hypothesized to promote the successful adoption and high-fidelity use of evidence-based practices (EBPs). Implementation citizenship behaviors may vary across contexts, including schools where children and youth are most likely to access and receive mental and behavioral health services. Extension and validation of pragmatic measures are needed to advance nascent research on—and ultimately inform how to leverage best—school-based implementation citizenship behavior. The current study expanded the Implementation Citizenship Behavior Scale (ICBS) to create and validate the School Implementation Citizenship Behavior Scale (SICBS) in a sample of elementary school personnel implementing one of two widely used and evidence-based prevention programs to support children’s mental and behavioral health.
Methods: A sample of 441 public school teachers from 52 elementary schools in the Midwest and Western United States of America completed a survey that included the SICBS, expanded to include two new subscales (taking initiative, advocacy), and additional measures to assess convergent and divergent validity. SICBS was refined and validated via (1) examination of item characteristics curves to reduce items and develop a pragmatic instrument, (2) confirmatory factor analyses to evaluate the hypothesized measurement structure, and (3) assessment of convergent and divergent validity.
Results: The original two ICBS subscales (helping others, keeping informed) were retained, and two new three-item subscales resulted from item reduction analyses (taking initiative, advocacy). The hypothesized second-order factor model was well fit to the data (CFI = .99, TLI = .99, RMSEA = .11), all first- (λs = .85-.96) and second-order factor loadings (λs = .93-.95) were high. All four SICBS subscales demonstrated acceptable reliability (αs = .88-.92). Convergent validity was evidenced by moderate correlations with organizational citizenship behavior items (rs = .42-.49). Divergent validity was demonstrated by weak correlations with teachers’ beliefs about teaching (rs = .31-.38) and null correlations with most school demographics.
Conclusion: Results support the structural, convergent, and divergent validity of the 12-item, 4-factor SICBS. The SICBS provides a deeper understanding of individual implementer actions that may serve as implementation mechanisms or outcomes.
Exosome miR-199a-5p modulated vascular remodeling and inflammatory infiltration of Takayasu's arteritis
Authors: Guo Shuning , Li Jiehan , Pang Shurui , Li Jing , Tian Xinping 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Advances in treatment that swiftly alleviate systemic inflammation of Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK), while subclinical vascular inflammation and the ensuing arterial remodeling continue to present unresolved challenges in TAK. The phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) is regarded as the first step in vascular pathology and contributed to arterial remodeling. Exosomes facilitate the transfer and exchange of proteins and specific nucleic acids, thereby playing a significant role in cell chat. Little is known about the modulation role of serum exosomes in phenotypic switching of VSMC and vascular remodeling in TAK.
Methods
Serum exosomes isolated from TAK patient were co-cultured with VSMC to identify the modulation role of exosomes. VSMC were transfected with miR-199a-5p mimic and inhibitor. The CCK8 assays and EdU assays were performed to measure proliferative ability. The migration of VSMC was evaluated by scratch assays and transwell migration assays. The flow cytometry was employed to identify apoptosis of VSMC. Dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay and fluorescence in situ hybridization were utilized to validate the target gene of miR-199a-5p. The correlational analysis was conducted among exosome miRNA, serum MMP2, TIMP2 and clinical parameters in TAK patients.
Results
The coculture of VSMC with serum exosome mediated dedifferentiation of VSMC. Through gain- and loss-of-function approaches, miR-199a-5p over-expression significantly increased expression of VSMC marker genes and inhibited VSMC proliferation and migration, whilst the opposite effect was observed when endogenous miR-199a-5p was knocked down. The overexpression of miR-199a-5p suppressed VSMC apoptosis. Further, MMP2 serve as functional target gene of miR-199a-5p. The correlation analyses revealed an inverse correlation between Vasculitis Damage Index and exosome miR-199a-5p level or serum MMP2, which require validation in a larger cohort.
Conclusion
Our study indicated that the miR-199a-5p/MMP2 pathway played a role in inhibiting the migration, proliferation and apoptosis of VSMC. The decreased secretion of MMP2 may potentially prompt the intimal infiltration of inflammatory cells within the vascular wall, offering a novel therapeutic opportunity by tackling both inflammatory responses and the neointimal overgrowth associated with TAK arterial damage. Moreover, exosome miR-199a-5p and MMP2 derived from serum possessed potential as future biomarkers for vascular injury.
Modeling and analysis of tooth profile error in gear skiving
Authors: Wang Peng , Li Geng , Xing Kan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Gear skiving has obvious advantages of efficiency and precision in the pre-grinding process of cycloidal gear. The precision of skiving is mainly affected by the actual errors in processing system. In order to investigate the influence of error factors on skiving precision, the mathematical model of the sweeping trajectory of cutting edge was established based on the motion model of gear skiving. The shape of the edge-sweep surface was analyzed related to each error factor. The maximum deviation between the actual edge-sweep surface and the theoretical tooth surface was calculated by discrete comparison method, and the machining error could be predicted theoretically. Finally, the control variable method is used to set up the test cutting experiment. Measuring the actual workpiece size and analyzing the influence of each error on the tooth profile error. The results show that the center distance error, the coaxiality error of clamping and the cutter manufacturing error have specific influence on the tooth profile error of the workpiece. The center distance error is reflected in the tooth profile error by a proportion of 1:1 approximatively. The coaxiality error of cutter clamping is reflected in the tooth profile error by a proportion of 1:2 approximatively. The manufacturing error of cutting edge is reflected in the tooth profile error error by a proportion of 2:1 approximatively. The above research provides a theoretical basis for tolerance setting and adjustment of error factors.
Bridging the genetic and genotypic gain gap for Eucalyptus: the critical role of inbreeding and dominance effects in breeding strategies
Authors: Araujo Marcio , Bush David , Tambarussi Evandro 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Understanding the mating system of Eucalyptus species is necessary to accurately estimate genetic parameters and improve breeding programs. Eucalyptus species often exhibit mixed mating systems, leading to complex relationships among progenies. Traditional tree breeding programs that assume a half-sibling relationship for open-pollinated (OP) trials may overestimate genetic gains by neglecting the effects of inbreeding and dominance. This study focuses on Eucalyptus pellita, a species with a mixed mating system, to quantify the impact of selfing and dominance on breeding strategies. We simulated OP trial growth data for 100 randomly selected families in a randomized complete block design, using published data for diameter at breast height (DBH). Our analysis indicated that marker-based models, particularly those incorporating dominance effects, provide more accurate genetic parameter estimates and higher predicted genetic gains than pedigree-based models. Furthermore, we identified significant genetic and genotypic gain gaps when traditional models were used, underscoring the need to consider non-additive genetic effects in breeding programs. These findings highlight the importance of using marker-based approaches to enhance genetic improvement and achieve sustainable forestry.