bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Feasibility of Coseismic Landslide Prediction Based on GNSS Observations: A Case Study of the 2022 Ms 6.8 Luding, China, Earthquake
Authors: Xia Lei , Chen Kejie , Fang Chenyong , Wang Xin , Wang Wenqiang , Wei Guoguang , Wang Ji , Chai Haishan , Zhu Hai , Zhang Zhenguo 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
On 5 September 2022, an M 6.8 earthquake struck Luding County in Sichuan Province, China, triggering extensive landslides and causing severe damages. In this study, taking this event as an exemplary case study, we test the feasibility of fast earthquake-induced landslide prediction utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations. Particularly, we construct finite-slip models based on static offsets and 1 Hz displacement waveforms. Employing these slip models, physics-based simulation (PBS) is applied separately to obtain peak ground velocity (PGV). The PGVs are then integrated into landslide spatial distribution probability prediction based on the Deep Forest algorithm. Our results show that the predicted landslides probability distribution of fast inversion models using static and high-rate GNSS data align well with the landslide catalog. Furthermore, high-rate GNSS data can improve the model performance by providing the evolution information of rupture. In addition, we also derive PGV from the empirically regressed ground-motion prediction equations (GMPEs) and incorporate it into landslide prediction. The GMPEs exhibits an advantage in terms of prediction recall for landslides and a relatively reduced accuracy compared with the PBS. Despite the inherent uncertainties in this study, based on the case study of the 2022 M 6.8 Luding earthquake, we utilize GNSS data and present a set of methods for real-time landslide prediction. The achieved model performance is relatively satisfactory, considering the challenges and uncertainties involved.
The Effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid Supplementation on Lipid-Related Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Obese Adults
Authors: Shahmirzadi Fatemeh Esmaeili , Ghavamzadeh Saeid , Rashidi Arash 
Published: August 2024

Background: Studies have shown incompatible findings regarding the effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) risk factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of daily CLA supplementation on serum insulin and lipid- related CV biomarkers in obese adults. Methods: This randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 54 adults categorized as class I obesity. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups (n=27) receiving a total of 3,000 mg/d of a 50:50 mixture of CLA isomers for three months in intervention group (IG) and 500 mg/d paraffin in placebo group (PG). Moreover, fasting serum levels of insulin, lipid profile, non-HDL-Cholesterol (non-HDL-C), atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), total triglyceride (TG)/HDL-C, and cholesterol/HDL-C ratio were measured. The main statistical analysis method was independent t-test for changes. Results: Changes between the groups showed a significant decrease in total cholesterol (P=0.03), LDL-C (P=0.04), and non-HDL-C (P=0.03), and also a significant increase in AIP (P=0.04) in IG compared to the PG. A remarkable decrease was found in HDL-C and cholesterol/HDL-C ratio. In addition, a remarkable increase was observed in TG in this context. Serum insulin, VLDL-C, and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio showed no significant changes during the intervention period. The use of CLA supplementation could help reduce some adverse fractions of serum lipid profile, particularly TC, non-HDL-C and LDL-C. Conclusions: Regarding the augmenting effects of CLA intake on AIP as a strong predictive marker for CVDs, it is difficult to confirm the beneficial effects of CLA supplementation in preventing CVDs.
Determinants of Undernutrition among Under-Five Children: A Community-Based Study from Eastern India
Authors: Patra Manas , Gayen Biplab Kumar , Yasmin Shamima , Sinha Nirmalya , Baur Baijayanti 
Published: August 2024

Backgrounds: Children are prone to undernutrition which adversely affects their health status. Nutritional status of under-five children is a sensitive indicator of nutrition and child health. Hence, the present study is undertaken to assess the prevalence and determinants of undernutrition among under-five children in a rural area of West Bengal, India. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1680 under-five children who were selected by 30 cluster sampling technique to assess the prevalence and determinants of undernutrition. Nutritional status was assessed by means of weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height and mid-upper arm circumference-for-age criteria based on World Health Organization’s child growth standards. Results: The prevalence of underweight, stunting, and wasting among under-five children was found to be 33.7%, 34.8%, and 21.6%, respectively. Moreover, 39.4% of the studied children had low mid-upper arm circumference-for-age. After adjustment for possible confounders, maternal illiteracy, lower socio-economic status, presence of anemia and any childhood morbidity were found significant determinants of undernutrition. Conclusions: Widespread prevalence of undernutrition among under-five children with anemia and childhood morbidity as important determinants highlights a need for multi-disciplinary integrated approach towards improving the child health and nutrition. Long term measures like improvement of maternal education and poverty alleviation should also be considered in future plans.
Human Papillomavirus: Appraising the Vaccine Utilization among Young females in Anambra State
Authors: Onalu Chinyere E. , Ali Agha Agha , Ebimgbo Samual O , Chinwe Nnama-Okechukwu U. 
Published: August 2024

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the female population and is the most common genital cancer. The rate at which women suffer from cervical cancer in developing countries is increasing on daily basis and Nigeria is no exception. This inspired the study to investigate factors affecting the uptake of Human Papillomavirus vaccines among young females in Anambra state, Nigeria. Six Focus Group Discussions involving young females of 9 – 26 years were conducted in Awka, Nnewi, and Onitsha. A total of 60 respondents were used for the study. The study revealed that there were limited knowledge of the HPV vaccine among the respondents, hence, uptake of the vaccine was poor in the study population. The cost of the HPV vaccine, culture/religious influences were among the factors militating against the uptake of the vaccine. The result also highlighted possible ways of promoting HPV vaccine uptake which include subsidization of the vaccine cost or making it free, and prioritization of the vaccine and making it available in all hospital. In conclusion, there is need for social workers to engage in awareness creation on the important of utilizing HPV vaccine and also encourage parents to vaccinate their girl children.
Utilization of Pleurotus ostreatus And Lentinus squarrosulus In The Manufacture of Mycelium-Based Biocomposite Using Sugarcane Bagasse And Cornstalk Media
Authors: Wardaya Yasenia Sandra , Mumpuni Aris , Ekowati Nuraeni 
Published: August 2024

Biocomposite is a type of composite consisting of a polymer matrix material and natural fiber reinforcement. Biocomposite technology, especially natural fibers, is currently in demand. The reasons are environmentally friendly, availability of many raw materials, low production costs, biodegradable, and recyclable. Natural fibers used in the form of agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse and corn stalks while the mycelium of the fungus Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinus squarrosulus are used as natural adhesives. The objectives of this research were to determine the effect of the type of white-rot fungus and the composition of the lignocellulosic material of agricultural waste that affects the quality of the resulting biocomposite board and to obtain the optimal type of white-rot fungus and the optimal composition of lignocellulosic material from agricultural waste to manufacture mycelium-based biocomposite board. The research method used a completely randomized design with ten treatments with three replications. The treatments used 2 types of mushroom (P. ostreatus and L. squarrosulus) with 2 types of Lignocellulosic materials (Sugarcane bagasse and Cornstalk) and each lignocellulosic material has 4 types of compositions (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%). The main parameter was analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with an error rate of 5%, then further tested with post hoc Duncan at 95% confidence level to compare the effect between treatments. The results showed that the treatment of the type of fungus and the lignocellulosic material used affects the quality of the resulting biocomposite board. L. squarrosulus in 100% sugarcane bagasse media is the optimal type of white-rot fungus and the optimal composition of lignocellulosic material to manufacture mycelium-based biocomposite board.
Characteristics and Antibacterial Activities of Bacteriocin Produced by Lactid Acid Bacteria Isolate LG-50 and LG-90
Authors: Putri Thalitha Nindika Nathania , Kusharyati Dyah Fitri , Ryandini Dini 
Published: August 2024

Biopreservative agents is natural food preservative agent derived from microbes such as bacteriocin produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Bacteriocin is a protein compound that has a small molecular weight and has antibacterial activity because it is effective in preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria in food and beverages. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are pathogenic bacteria that can contaminate seafood products because they can cause infection and food toxication. Isolates LG-50 and LG-90 are LAB, bacterial collection of the Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Biology, Isolate from mangrove sediment in Logending beach. Both isolates are not yet known for their potencies to synthesize bacteriocin and its inhibitory capability to the growth E. coli and S. aureus. The research aimed to determine the ability of LG-50 and LG-90 isolates to produce bacteriocin, to determine the ability of LG-50 and LG-90 isolates to inhibit the growth of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria invitro, to identity the characteristics of isolate LG-50 and LG-90 from Logending beach mangrove sediment. The results of this research show that the bacteriocins LG-50 and LG-90 were able to inhibit the growth of E.coli with inhibition zone diameters of 13.5 mm and 13 mm, in S. aureus with inhibition zone diameters of 15 mm and 15.5 mm.
Authors: Armanda Dievo Al Qodri , Kurnia Insan , Muzoffar Ferdi , Sofyan Michael Ghibran Putra , Napitupulu Boni Fargas 
Published: August 2024

Kawasan ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) menjadi bagian penting dari ekosistem perkotaan. Kawasan RTH berperan secara ekologis, ekonomis, maupun sosial budaya. Capung (Odonata) merupakan unsur ekosistem yang dapat dijumpai pada di ekosistem perkotaan termasuk RTH. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi spesies capung di taman Kota Bogor. Penelitian dilaksakan pada Bulan Januari 2023 di 44 taman yang ada di Kota Bogor yang terbagi menjadi taman kota (21 taman), taman perumahan (21 taman), dan dua hutan kota. Data capung diambil dengan sensus seluruh area taman yang diamati Lima spesies capung ditemukan di 10 taman Kota Bogor, sementara 34 taman tidak dijumpai spesies capung. Spesies yang dijumpai yaitu Orthetrum sabina, Orthetrum testaceum, Pantala flavescens, Neurothemis ramburii, dan Libellago lineata. Total individu yang ditemukan di seluruh taman sebanyak 50 individu, dengan Pantala flavescens merupakan spesies dengan jumlah individu paling banyak yaitu 37 individu. Nilai H’ untuk seluruh lokasi taman yaitu 0,89 dan nilai E yaitu sebesar 0,55. Spesies yang paling banyak tersebar yaitu Pantala flavescens ditemukan di tujuh taman, sementara empat spesies lain ditemukan antara 1-3 taman.
Risk Factor Profile and Role of Cardiovascular Disease Outreach Program by Experts in Rural Communities: A Pilot Study in Magetan Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Wungu Citrawati Dyah Kencono , Elvaretta Clarissa , Palupi Dian Eka Roro , Qurnianingsih Ema , Susilo Hendri , Lukitasari Lina , Humairah Ira , Khaerunnisa Siti , Soetjipto Soetjipto , Handajani Retno , Safitri Indri , Ummah Fithriyah Cholifatul , Waskito Langgeng Agung , Prabowo Gwenny Ichsan , Wiratama Bayu Satria , Amin Indah Binti Mohd 
Published: August 2024

Cardiovascular outreach programs and risk factors profiling have been regarded as key strategy in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases as the leading global causes of death worldwide, especially when being conducted by a professional. This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a cardiovascular outreach program in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency, to improve knowledge and influence changes in the community’s behavior related to cardiovascular risk factors. This study was conducted by providing educational interventions and profiling cardiovascular risk factors on 90 adults using consecutive sampling method. Health education was performed by experts and evaluated by pre-post tests before and after the material delivery. Statistical analysis was used to assess the relationship of risk factors that can contribute to cardiovascular disease. This study showed a significant increase in the participants' knowledge score after the intervention (p = 0.007). There were several risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the participants, with the highest risk prevalence being diabetes mellitus (33.33%). Six participants (6.67%) had abnormal electrocardiography results. In conclusion, our study showed a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in rural communities and the importance of cardiovascular outreach programs by experts to improve the understanding of cardiovascular disease in a specific community.
The Role of Institutional Review Boards in Improving the Inclusion of Sex and Gender as Variables in Clinical Research
Authors: Bierer Barbara E. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract:
In orthopaedic clinical research, as in other fields, sex and gender-specific analyses are not consistently performed, despite evidence of sex differences in outcomes. Both institutional review boards (IRBs) and journal editors have a role in impacting the rate at which such analyses are performed and reported. The authority, responsibilities, and potential actions of IRBs are discussed herein, with the aim of setting investigator expectations and propelling changes to the study plan before the research is initiated.
Navigating Earth Sciences: Addressing Equity and Sustainability Through Interdisciplinary Endeavors
Authors: Rashid Barira 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
GeoScienceWorld launched the GeoScienceWorld Diversity and Representation Award, a new annual scholarship program for graduate students in geosciences. The essay describes the awardee’s aspirations and visions in terms of equity and sustainability. It describes the ambition for awardee’s career and the impact she hopes to have on earth sciences.
Mapping the Evaluation of the Electronic Health System PEC e-SUS APS in Brazil: A Scoping Review Protocol
Authors: Felisberto Mariano , de Oliveira Júlia Meller Dias , Mohr Eduarda Talita Bramorski , Scandolara Daniel Henrique , Celuppi Ianka Cristina , Fantonelli Miliane dos Santos , Wazlawick Raul Sidnei , Dalmarco Eduardo 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has developed and provided the Citizen’s Electronic Health Record (PEC e-SUS APS), a health information system freely available for utilization by all municipalities. Given the substantial financial investment being made to enhance the quality of health services in the country, it is crucial to understand how users evaluate this product. Consequently, this scoping review aims to map studies that have evaluated the PEC e-SUS APS.
Methods
This scoping review is guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) framework, as well as by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Checklist extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The research question was framed based on the“CoCoPop” mnemonic (Condition, Context, Population). The final question posed is, “How has the Citizen’s Electronic Health Record (PEC e-SUS APS) been evaluated?” The search strategy will be executed across various databases (LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, ACM Digital Library, and IEEE Digital Library), along with gray literature from ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global and Google Scholar, with assistance from a professional healthcare librarian skilled in supporting systematic reviews. The database search will encompass the period from 2013 to 2024. Articles included will be selected by three independent reviewers in two stages, and the findings will undergo a descriptive analysis and synthesis following a ‘narrative review’ approach. Independent reviewers will chart the data as outlined in the literature.
Discussion
The implementation process for the PEC e-SUS APS can be influenced by the varying characteristics of the over 5500 Brazilian municipalities. These factors and other challenges encountered by health professionals and managers may prove pivotal for a municipality’s adoption of the PEC e-SUS APS system. With the literature mapping to be obtained from this review, vital insights into how users have evaluated the PEC will be obtained.
Review registration:
The protocol has been registered prospectively at the Open Science Framework platform under the number 10.17605/OSF.IO/NPKRU.
Temporal dynamics of Legionella (Proteobacteria, Legionellaceae) in two Pampean shallow lakes from Argentina
Authors: Bianchelli Julieta , Sagua Mara Inés , Quiroga María Pía , Nuozzi Guillermina , Fernández Julia , Schiaffino María Romina 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Aquatic systems have traditionally played a key role in the development of human life, providing multiple ecosystem services to society and being a reservoir for a wide biodiversity of organisms. Among them, bacteria belonging to Legionella stand out, mainly because they are of great interest both in the field of microbial ecology and public health, since some of them turn out to be pathogenic for humans. The aim of this work was to study the monthly temporal dynamics of Legionella spp. and its relationship with the environmental variables measured in two Pampean shallow lakes (Gómez and Carpincho, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina). The analysis was carried out using a quantitative approach by real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and a non-quantitative approach using bacterial diversity data obtained by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), using the Illumina MiSeq platform. Our results showed that the overall Legionella abundance was very high in the studied Pampean shallow lakes. Notably, fluctuations in dissolved organic carbon and temperature influenced the dynamics shifts in Legionella abundances. Correlation analyses between Legionella reads from NGS and copy numbers obtained through qPCR revealed positive relationships, unveiling distinctions attributable to the diverse sequence processing algorithms employed in the analysis of NGS data.
Multimodal Feature Extraction and Fusion for Determining RGP Lens Specification Base-Curve through Pentacam Images
Authors: Ebrahimi Leyla , Veisi Hadi , Jafarzadepour Ebrahim , Hashemi Sara 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Patients diagnosed with irregular astigmatism require certain means of vision correction. In this regard, the use of a Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lens is among the most effective treatment methods. However, RGP lens base-curve detection is among the challenging issues. Current techniques have faced drawbacks in providing accuracy in detection. In this paper, a new method is defined based on multi-modal feature fusion on Pentacam images for automatic RGP lens base-curve detection using image processing and machine learning techniques. To this end, four types of features have been extracted from Pentacam images followed by a serial feature fusion mechanism. The fusion technique provides all possible combinatory views of these feature types to a Multi-Layered Perceptron (MLP) network to determine the base-curve. The first type of feature is obtained from the middle layer after passing the RGB combination of maps through a Convolutional Autoencoder (CAE) neural network. The second set is obtained by calculating the ratio of the area of the colored areas of the front cornea map. A feature vector is derived from the Cornea Front parameters as the third modality and the fourth feature vector is the radius of the reference sphere/ellipse of the front elevation map. Our evaluations on a manually labeled dataset show that the proposed technique provides an accurate detection rate with a 0.005 means square error (MSE) and a coefficient of determination of 0.79, superior to previous methods. This can be considered an effective step towards automatic base-curve determination, minimizing manual intervention in lens fitting.
Synchrotron-X-ray fluorescence provides elemental signatures for diverse coloration mechanisms in fossil insects
Authors: Alvarez-Armada Nidia , Webb Samuel L. , Gill Fiona , McNamara Maria 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Numerous fossil insects exhibit color patterning, but the coloration mechanisms responsible are largely unknown. Here, we use non-destructive SRS-XRF to characterize the spatial distributions of elements in the cuticles of 78 extant and 15 fossil insects collected from six independent fossil localities. LDA reveals a strong taxonomic signal whereby members of the same order or family show similar chemical signatures. Within genera, cuticle regions containing different pigments have distinct chemistries, i.e. broad taxonomic trends in chemistry are overprinted by a strong pigment-specific signal. The chemistry of fossil insect cuticles differs to that of extant analogues and is controlled by both taxonomy and depositional context, indicating diagenetic overprinting of original cuticle chemistry. Despite this, cuticle regions with different visual tones in fossils contain specific suites of elements, suggesting that original color influences the preserved chemical signal.
Application of the Cone-ANP in Assessing Community Emergency Management Capabilities
Authors: Jia Jinzhang , Tian Hao , Jia Peng , Shan Shiwen , Song Hailong 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

In light of the increasing frequency of natural disasters and emergencies, evaluating the emergency management capabilities of communities has become particularly important. This study employs the Cone-ANP method to propose an innovative model for assessing community emergency management capabilities. The model constructs a comprehensive index system that encompasses six major aspects: organizational system, emergency plan, resource allocation, emergency drills, emergency response, and emergency evaluation, including a total of 17 specific evaluation indicators. Using Cone-ANP, the weights of these indicators are accurately calculated, and their interrelationships are analyzed. Expert evaluations are utilized to obtain the weight vectors of each evaluation indicator, identifying the refinement of community accident evaluation methods as the apex element. The experimental results validate the effectiveness of this evaluation model, demonstrating its capability to provide scientific and objective assessments for community emergency management and robust support for related decision-making.