bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Serum Chemistry and Hematology of Eastern Mediterranean Sea Green Sea Turtles Undergoing Rehabilitation
Authors: Malonek Tal Starostinetsky , Scheinin Aviad , Wosnick Natascha , Davidovitch Nadav , Itay Peleg , Piha Shlomi , Aroch Itamar , Tchernov Dan , Levy Yaniv , Hauser-Davis Rachel Ann , Morick Danny 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

The Eastern Mediterranean Sea (EMS) is oligotrophic, presenting low biological production and high temperature and salinity, while comprising a biodiversity hotspot, with a unique emblematic threatened species array, including sea turtles. The establishment of healthy captive green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) baseline blood analyte reference intervals (RIs) will contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and conservation success rates for sea turtles, by offering information with therapeutic and prognostic implications. However, baseline serum chemistry and hematological analytes of EMS C. mydas are still unavailable. Hence, this study aimed to establish RIs for several blood analytes in general and under different life and rehabilitation stages and compare results with congeneric and conspecifics of other regions: wild Mediterranean loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and two wild Atlantic green turtle populations. The study engolfed 118 blood samples obtained from 72 turtles admitted to the Israel Sea Turtle Rescue Centre between 2008–2020. Blood analyses included serum chemistry and packed cell volume (PCV), and their association with body size and health status, and enabled suggesting RIs for PCV, serum glucose and potassium concentrations, and aspartate transaminase and alkaline phosphatase activities. The PCV were significantly associated with rehabilitation. Noted differences arising via population comparison are likely associated with interspecific dietary and metabolic traits. These novel physiological results form the basis for future studies, and provide caregivers a tool potentially increasing the success of recovery, rehabilitation and conservation efforts. Further research is warranted to fill knowledge gaps concerning C. mydas physiology and potential ecological impacts on this species.
Design of Quantum-dot Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers With Near-zero Linewidth Enhancement Factor
Authors: Aşırım Özüm Emre , Jirauschek Christian 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

The linewidth enhancement factor (LWEF) of a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) quantifies refractive index fluctuations in the gain medium, which induce phase distortion in the amplified optical signal. Optoelectronic systems employing SOAs with high LWEFs often exhibit poor device stability and beam coherence. Thus, designing SOAs with low LWEF is imperative. Recently, Quantum-Dot (QD) SOAs have emerged as a solution for LWEF suppression due to quantum-confinement effects enabling tunability of the QD carrier density and emission frequency. In this study, we aim to design a composite active region comprised of a host medium and the embodied QDs, to explore the corresponding LWEF variation and propose the ultimate design strategy to achieve near-zero LWEF in QD SOAs for enhancing device stability and beam coherence. Our approach entails modeling the refractive index of the composite active region using effective medium approximation via Maxwell-Garnett mixing formulation. We then extensively tune key SOA parameters, including QD carrier density, QD emission frequency, and the collision-time constant of the carriers to uncover the optimal configuration for minimizing the LWEF. Based on empirical values, we have developed and validated a simple yet effective algorithm that precisely simulates LWEF behavior in response to changes in key QD SOA parameters. This approach offers a straightforward model for estimating LWEF variation, and its corresponding minimization in QD SOAs without requiring complex experimental measurement techniques.
Experiences of Undergoing Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Climate Change-Related Distress: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Lindhe Nike , Berg Matilda , Andersson Kali , Andersson Gerhard 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) has previously shown promise in effectively treating climate change-related distress. The aim of the present study was to investigate participants’ experiences of undergoing a novel ICBT program targeting psychological symptoms associated with climate change.
Methods
Telephone interviews were conducted with nine participants who had received eight weeks of ICBT for climate change-related distress. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather information about participants’ experiences of undergoing treatment. Data were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results
The thematic analysis resulted in three overarching themes: 1) Same old feelings, brand new strategies, 2) Bumps in the road, and 3) Personalized climate engagement. Participants experienced that they had developed new coping strategies for handling their emotions, encountered challenges during the treatment period, and adapted their pro-environmental behaviour to their individual needs and circumstances.
Conclusions
The results indicate that participants were able to utilize the treatment material in different ways, resulting in a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural changes. While the treatment was generally described as helpful, participants also raised some concerns regarding the treatment format. These findings can inform further development of ICBT targeting psychological symptoms associated with climate change.
A minimal rupture model for earthquakeoccurrence with implications for the multiscaleanalysis of physical parameters from the lab tofault systems
Authors: Zaccagnino Davide , Bruno Oscar , Doglioni Carlo 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

An accurate assessment of seismic hazards requires a combination of earthquakephysics and statistical analysis. Because of the limits in the investigation of theseismogenic source and of the short temporal intervals covered by earthquakecatalogs, laboratory experiments have been playing a crucial role in improvingour understanding of earthquake phenomena. However, differences are observedbetween acoustic emissions in the lab and seismicity. One of the most pressingissues concerns the role of mechanical parameters (e.g., fault friction) and howthey affect seismic activity depending on boundary conditions and on the spatialand temporal scales. Here, we propose a model for earthquake occurrence basedon seismological evidence in agreement with fracture mechanics. We show that,although extremely simple, not only it reproduces the fundamental properties ofseismicity like other models, but it can also explain some peculiar phenomenaabout observational and statistical seismology (e.g., low stress drops and the originof characteristic earthquakes) being more coherent with earthquake physics.It also provides hints for multiscale modeling of physical parameters. Static anddynamic friction coefficients are investigated. While the latter is not affected by the spatial scale, static frictional resistance decreases with fault size convergingto the dynamic value.
Untargeted Lipidomics Analysis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Associated with Morbid Obesity
Authors: Bertran Laia , Capellades Jordi , Abelló Sonia , Richart Cristóbal 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background & Aims: Currently, there is a need to identify non-invasive biomarkers for an accurate diagnosis of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). Therefore, our aim was to perform untargeted lipidomics to identify the circulating lipid metabolite profile of MASH.
Methods: We assessed a liquid chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer-based untargeted lipidomic assay in serum samples of 216 women with morbid obesity that were stratified according to their hepatic histology into Normal Liver (n = 44), Simple Steatosis (SS, n = 66) and MASH (n = 106).
Results: First, we identified a profile of lipid metabolites that are increased in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, composed of ceramides, triacylglycerols and some phospholipids. Then, we identified that patients with SS have a characteristic profile of increased levels of ceramides, diacylglycerols DG (36:2) and DG (36:4), some triacylglycerols and a few phospholipids such as PC (32:1), PE (38:3), PE (40:6), PI (32:0) and PI (32:1). Later, in MASH patients, we found increased levels of ceramides, deoxycholic acid, a set of triacylglycerols, and some phospholipids such as PC, PE, PI and LPI, while we found decreased levels of the DG (36:0). Finally, we have reported a panel of lipid metabolites that are discriminatory and specific to patients with MASH compared to SS patients, made up of increased levels of 9-HODE some PC and PE, LPI (16:0) and decreased levels of DG (36:0).
Conclusions: Our investigation has reported a lipid metabolite profile associated with MASH that could be used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype: As Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios
Authors: Basaly Lucienne , Hashemi Arman , Elsharkawy Heba , Newport Darryl , Badawy Nancy 
Published: July 2024

Climate change has highlighted the importance of thermal comfort and its health-related outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable members of society living in social housing. Due to their vulnerable living conditions, low-income people are more exposed to negative outcomes of overheating and cold indoor temperatures in buildings. Previous studies suggest that there is a significant risk of overheating in retrofitted buildings both for the current and future weather scenarios. The UK government has introduced new building regulations to assess and limit the risk of overheating in new buildings; however, there is still a need to assess and improve conditions for existing and retrofitted properties. This study aims to evaluate the effect of retrofit strategies on thermal comfort and the risk of overheating in social housing under current and future climatic conditions. A typical case study building was simulated in DesignBuilder to assess thermal comfort conditions for upgraded building fabric to Part L of the UK building regulations and Passive House standards. The summer results were analyzed according to CIBSE TM59 while the Predicted Mean Vote index (PMV) was used for winter analysis. Findings revealed that the south-facing bedrooms are most exposed to overheating. Risk of overheating significantly increased for the future weather scenarios by up to 10 times while winter thermal comfort improved for the retrofitted scenarios.
Alat Pelindung Diri Sebagai Upaya Mencegah Risiko Pada Pekerja Sablon Plastik Di Desa Bolon Kecamatan Colomadu Kabupaten Karanganyar Jawa Tengah
Authors: Wartini Wartini , Sartika Iik , Haryanti Titik , Ani Nur 
Published: July 2024

The partner in this service is a plastic screen printing business. The number of participants in the activity was 10 screen printing workers. Lectures, discussions, and simulations carry out the method of activity. Data collection techniques through pre and post-test questionnaires conducted before and after socialization activities and simulated use of personal protective equipment. This advocacy activity is carried out on screen printing business owners, aiming to get support from screen printing business owners to participate in preventing the risk of chemical exposure to screen printing workers and screenprinting business owners welcome enthusiastically and participate in service activities. Socialization activities to measure success by conducting pretest and posttest with pretest and posttest results increased the average value according to the target, which was 51%. Workers are also given a simulation of the use of personal protective equipment in the form of a respirator so that they can apply the use of a respirator correctly. The results of assistance after the activity was carried out, all workers had used personal protective equipment in the form of respirators while working to prevent the risk of exposure to chemicals used as screen printing materials. Workers' knowledge of hazards and their control increased by 51% and workers have used personal protective equipment properly to prevent the risk of hazards that arise when working with plastic screen printing worker
Falsafah Pandangan Hidup: Peningkatan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia Dengan Nilai-Nilai Pancasila
Authors: Prabekti Rio Restu , Said M Mas’ud , Pardiman Pardiman , Nur Rizky Syahrul 
Published: July 2024

Background: Pancasila plays an important role in establishing the basic values and ideals of the Indonesian people. The basic values of Pancasila are not only a philosophical foothold for the country, but also a characteristic that the Indonesian people want to build and maintain. The purpose of this study is to analyze the philosophy of life view through improving the quality of human resources with pancasila values. Method: A qualitative approach carried out using research libraries. Results: The approach to the concept of social capital development is one way that can be used for the implementation of Pancasila values as the nation's philosophy of life. In addition, the implementation of Pancasila values is carried out through practice in daily social and cultural life. This includes practices such as maintaining tolerance, respecting differences, mutual assistance, mutual respect, and prioritizing common interests. Conclusion: The implementation of Pancasila values as the nation's philosophy of life can make a significant contribution in improving the quality of human resources (HR) in environmental development. Pancasila-based education can provide opportunities for individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed in sustainable environmental development. The values of Pancasila also contain the principles of justice and social justice.
Hacia una educación equitativa en ciencias de la computación
Authors: Vieira Camilo , Espinal Alejandro , Chiu Jennifer , Bredder Eric , Harris Paola , Wilkens Kim 
Published: July 2024

En la actualidad, la equidad de acceso a la educación en ciencias de la computación representa un desafío: la educación en ciencias de la computación es indispensable para la participación activa en un mundo computacional, pero las iniciativas actuales tienden a aumentar las brechas existentes por factores culturales, socioeconómicos y del contexto. Este artículo propone un modelo para la educación equitativa en computación que aporte a la reducción de estas brechas, mediante tres estrategias principales: (I) Investigar cómo aprende los estudiantes en contextos particulares; (II) Generar capacidad en docentes para enseñar computación a través de programas de desarrollo profesional, mientras investigamos cómo aprenden los y las docentes, y cómo logran (o no) llevarlo al aula; y (III) Diseñar dispositivos accesibles para la enseñanza de la computación. Esta accesibilidad incluye dispositivos que sean de bajo costo, pero que también ser versátiles, en cuanto a su apariencia, las formas de interacción, y los conceptos que permitan enseñar. Este artículo describe el modelo para la educación equitativa en computación, y muestra un caso de estudio para cada una de las estrategias.
Estudio de mercadeo y vigilancia tecnológica del aguacate hass y sus derivados
Authors: Serna Jiménez Johanna Andrea , Ochoa Betancur Mariana , Aguirre Arroyave María Camila , Ochoa Mondragón Manuel Francisco 
Published: July 2024

El aguacate de la variedad Hass (Persea americana Mill) se ha convertido en uno de los productos agrícolas de mayor relevancia en Colombia, aumentando significativamente su producción en los últimos años. Sus propiedades y características, principalmente su contenido de aceite en comparación con otras variedades, así como, la composición de su cáscara y semilla genera altas demandas del material vegetal en fresco y productos derivados en mercados internacionales.
El propósito de este artículo es presentar una perspectiva tecnológica y comercial para la cadena agroindustrial de aguacate variedad Hass en Colombia, a través de la vigilancia tecnológica de la pulpa, la semilla y la cáscara, su investigación de mercado y panorama mundial de las tendencias de consumo, que permitirá establecer posibles aplicaciones y oportunidades de sofisticación y de mercado para la cadena del aguacate Hass.
En el contexto nacional, Colombia en el 2022, ocupó el séptimo lugar en cantidad de toneladas exportadas de aguacate fresco, experimentando un crecimiento en el periodo 2018-2022. La creciente participación de Colombia en la exportación de aguacate destaca la calidad de sus productos, la mejora en la organización de la cadena productiva y la capacidad de adaptación a las tendencias del mercado global, posicionando al país estratégicamente para aprovechar oportunidades en la industria del aguacate.
En cuanto a la vigilancia tecnológica, el código CPC predominante para la divulgación de patentes relacionadas con el aguacate incluyendo semilla y cáscara, es el A61K8/922. Este código agrupa patentes enfocadas en preparaciones cosméticas o de higiene que incluyan aceites, grasas o ceras de origen vegetal. Este análisis subraya las diversas posibilidades de incorporar el aguacate Hass en distintas formulaciones de productos, evidenciando su prometedora incursión en los diferentes mercados globales.
HF/HR VSP acquisition, processing, and interpretation in the deviated section of the high-angle geothermal borehole of Grigny GGR5, targeting intra-Dogger thin, porous beds
Authors: Naville Charles , Bailey James , Humphries Mary , Vicelli Joséphine , Hanot Frank , Soulas Sebastien 
Published: July 2024

Defining 5 m thin, or even thinner, porous reservoir beds was the feasibility objective assigned to the High Frequency/High Resolution (HF/HR) look ahead VSP survey to be recorded in the deviated section of a geothermal production well drilled down to the top of the carbonate Dogger aquifer in the Paris basin, around 1500 m in vertical depth, with a landing angle of 65°. The idea was to predict the depth of the first porous bed(s) to be drilled at a high angle, and to determine the minimal DLS (Dog Leg Severity) to be applied by the driller after setting a production casing at the top Dogger level and changing the drilling fluid composition, to avoid directional drilling with sharp angles. A 50–100 m vertical depth range was targeted for the acoustic impedance to be predicted below the top Dogger carbonate aquifer. Besides, a Pilot Hole (PH) was drilled prior to the high-angle leg to assess with full reliability the depth of productive thin beds to be subsequently drilled at a high angle. These actions were undertaken within a global R&D project named “SISMOSUB” aiming reservoir characterization, conducted by the reservoir and drilling engineers of GEOFLUID/GPCIP, in partnership with IFPEN, and partially financed by ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition). High Frequency (HF) VSP still represents a frontier seismic domain to investigate, for which technical difficulties are piling up: First, the surface fix source needs to be extremely repeatable and preferably deliver an increased amount of HF energy to compensate somehow for the higher loss of seismic amplitudes with high frequency. Second, the downhole receiver tool or tool string may not present constant vector fidelity of 3 component reception over the whole recording frequency range, mainly in high frequency, due to mechanical coupling characteristics of the VSP tool hardware and the open borehole ruggedness; in cased hole, the mechanical coupling of the VSP tool to the formation is insured by a good cementing quality between casing and borehole wall. Third, the physics of the seismic attenuation is not fully understood and depends on several factors, mainly viscoelasticity and heterogeneity, potentially variable in depth and laterally to the wellbore. Additionally, the geometrical spreading represents the main factor of amplitude decay, independent from frequency, and can be estimated at the processing stage. Surprisingly, the VSP image produced underneath the deviated hole section evidenced a faulted structure. A remarkable abrupt amplitude loss of high frequencies above 120 Hz occurs where the direct P-wave ray crosses one of the confirmed minor faults before reaching Total Depth (TD); secondary downgoing arrivals appear locally in-depth, mainly in the high frequencies, which are not strictly parallel to the first P-wave arrival…
Assessment of liver fibrosis by transient elastography among human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis B virus and hepatitis B virus-mono-infected patients on tenofovir therapy in Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Anejo-okopi Joseph , Agboola Oludare Oladipo , Amanyi David Ochola , Okojokwu Ocheme Julius , Onwuamah Chika , Jonathan Bulus , Azubuike Chima Anyuku , Tanko Akpa Samuel , Ramyil Seljul Mamzhi Crown , Ujah Otobo Innocent 
Published: July 2024

Objectives:
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, both in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection and hepatitis B virus (HBV)-mono-infection, is associated with a risk of progression to chronic liver disease. In Nigeria, there is a paucity of data on transient elastography (TE) in HIV/HBV and HBVmono-infected patients. This study aimed at assessing liver fibrosis using TE in relation to liver function biomarkers and HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) among HIV/HBV and HBV-mono-infected patients on long-term antiviral therapy.

Material and Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study among HBV–HIV and HBV-mono-infected adult’s patients receiving a tenofovir-containing antiretroviral and mono-tenofovir ≥12 months at three selected tertiary hospitals in Jos Metropolis from February 2018 to May 2019, after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Boards and informed consents. The patients’ HBV DNA, platelet count, hematological, and biochemical parameters were assessed, and liver stiffness was measured by TE in kilopascals (kPa), and valid TE measurements were interpreted as: normal (F0– 1 0–4), minimal fibrosis (F2 5–7.4), moderate (F3 7.5.9.4), and severe fibrosis and cirrhosis (F4 ≥9.5).

Results:
A total of 101 (50 HIV/HBV and 51 HBV-mono-infected) were enrolled during the study period, comprising 42.6% males and 57.4% females. The median age interquartile range among HIV/HBV coinfected was 40.5 years (36.0–45.3) and HBV-mono-infected was 41.0 years (35.0–49.0). The median platelet count was low in the HBV-mono-infected group 195 × 109/L (168–257), P = 0.034. The overall prevalence of severe liver fibrosis (≥9.5 kPa) was 13/101 (13.0%), and among HIV/HBV-coinfected and HBV-mono-infected patients, the prevalence was 4/50 (8.0%) and 9/51 (17.6%), respectively. The plasma HBV DNA was <20 copies/mL in 38/50 (76.0%) HIV/HBV coinfected individuals and in 30/51 (58.8%) of HBV-mono-infected patients. In addition, 10/50 (20.0%) HIV/HBV coinfected and 19/50 (37.3%) HBV-mono-infected patients had plasma HBV DNA levels of 20–20,000 copies/mL. In the case of HIV/HBV coinfection, the prevalence of severe fibrosis (≥9.5) was 4/50 (8.0%), while in HBV-mono-infected patients, the prevalence was was 9/51 (17.6%). The overall prevalence of thrombocytopenia was observed in 4/101 cases (3.9%): 1/50 (2.0%) in HIV/HBV coinfected individuals and 3/51 (5.9%) in HBV-mono-infected patients.

Conclusion:
Severe liver fibrosis as observed among HIV/HBV-coinfected and HBV-mono-infected patients in this study affirmed the necessity of routine HBV screening in clinics and it highlights the immense potentials of tenofovir therapy in the treatment of CHB patients.