bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of drama for improving breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding self-efficacy among rural pregnant women from selected communities in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Ogundairo Yetunde Omotola , Thomas Adepoju Oladejo , Olufunmilola Olumide Adesola 
Published: August 2024

Background
Breastfeeding self-efficacy (BFSE) is a key variable that enhances exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and promotes positive health outcomes for infants and their mothers. To increase BFSE and EBF of mothers, numerous interventions targeting prenatal and postnatal periods have been developed. However, there is paucity of studies utilizing drama interventions for improving BFSE and EBF.

Objectives
This study assessed the effect of a drama intervention on BFSE, initiation, and EBF of pregnant women in rural communities in Lagelu and Egbeda Local Government Areas (LGAs), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Methodology
A quasi-experimental study was conducted with pregnant women in their second trimester. Selected communities from Lagelu and Egbeda LGAs were randomized into experimental and control groups. A total of 200 pregnant women (100 experimental and 100 control groups) were enlisted and followed-up at one, three and six months postnatal periods. A six-session programme comprising four episodes of drama and two sessions on hygiene practices were presented to experimental groups prior to delivery, while the control group received health talk on hygiene practices. Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (ODK) was used to obtain information on socio-demographic, BFSE, initiation, and EBF at prenatal and postnatal periods. BSFE scores were categorized as low (14–32), average (33–51), and high (52–70). Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze data at α0.05.

Results
Mean ages of women were 28.4 ±6.5 and 27.0±6.2years in experimental and control groups respectively. Average and high BFSE pre-intervention (11.0%; 89.0% and 9.0%; 91.0%) and six months post-intervention (97.3%;100% and 95.2%; 95%) for experimental and control groups. Age, marital status, and occupation were predictors of BFSE, breastfeeding initiation and EBF at (R2 = 22.3; p<0.05).

Conclusion
The experimental group had an increase in BFSE, initiation, and EBF practice compared to control group. The use of drama intervention is recommended for effective breastfeeding practices.
Role of cell-free DNA levels in the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis and bacteremia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Dadam Mohammad Najm , Hien Le Thanh , Makram Engy M. , Sieu Lam Vinh , Morad Ahmad , Khalil Nada , Tran Linh , Makram Abdelrahman M. , Huy Nguyen Tien 
Published: August 2024

Background
Sepsis remains a major cause of mortality in intensive care units (ICUs). Prompt diagnosis and effective management are imperative for better outcomes. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we explore the potential of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA), as a promising tool for early sepsis detection and prognosis assessment, aiming to address limitations associated with traditional diagnostic methods.

Methods
Following PRISMA guidelines, we collected relevant literature from thirteen databases. Studies were included if they analyzed quantitative diagnostic or prognostic cfDNA levels in humans in case of sepsis. We collected data on basic study characteristics, baseline patient demographics (e.g. age and sex), and cfDNA levels across different stages of sepsis. Pooled SMD with 95%-CI was calculated, and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software facilitated meta-analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to assess cfDNA’s combined sensitivity and specificity in diagnostics and prognostics.

Results
We included a final of 44 studies, of which, only 32 with 2950 participants were included in the meta-analysis. cfDNA levels were higher in septic patients compared to healthy controls (SMD = 3.303; 95%-CI [2.461–4.145], p<0.01). Furthermore, cfDNA levels were higher in non-survivors than survivors (SMD = 1.554; 95%-CI [0.905–2.202], p<0.01). Prognostic studies demonstrated a pooled sensitivity and specificity of 0.78, while diagnostic studies showed a sensitivity of 0.81 and a specificity of 0.87.

Conclusion
These findings show that cfDNA levels are significantly higher in sepsis patients compared to control groups and non-survivors in comparison to survivors among both adult and pediatric populations.
Villous Adenoma: A Rare Cause of Neural Epidermal Growth Factor-Like 1-Positive Membranous Nephropathy
Authors: Modi Rangesh , Erazo Gloria , Anand Reddy 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 70-year-old woman diagnosed with neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 antigen-positive membranous nephropathy and nephrotic syndrome. Following thorough exclusion of autoimmune diseases, medications, or infections as potential causes, colonoscopy was performed as part of malignancy evaluation, revealing an 18 mm villous adenoma in the sigmoid colon and a 7 mm tubulovillous adenoma in the cecum. Despite the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms initially and the absence of high-grade dysplasia in the pathology report, the patient experienced a remarkable improvement in symptoms and a reduction in nephrotic-range proteinuria following polypectomy, observed within a few months.
Hubungan Konsentrasi Nitrat Dan Tingkat Kekeruhan Di Perairan Morodemak, Kabupaten Demak
Authors: Fahirah Yasmin Nurul , Yusuf Muh , Wulandari Sri Yulina 
Published: August 2024

Perairan Morodemak merupakan salah satu daerah pesisir yang perairannya tercemar di kawasan utara Jawa Tengah. Sumber pencemaran di perairan berasal dari limbah industri, limbah pertambangan, limbah pertanian, limbah domestik dan lain-lain. Penurunan kualitas perairan diakibatkan oleh limbah yang mempengaruhi konsentrasi nitrat di perairan sekitar muara. Vegetasi mangrove seluas 76,27 hektar di sepanjang pesisir Desa Morodemak menuju muara juga mempengaruhi kondisi perairan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui distribusi kekeruhan dan konsentrasi nitrat di perairan serta mengetahui hubungan antara kedua parameter tersebut. Data yang digunakan di penelitian ini yaitu arus laut, bathimetri, konsentrasi nitrat, dan kekeruhan. Data diperoleh dari pengambilan data lapangan dan modeling. Tahap pengambilan sampel berlangsung di Musim Peralihan I (Maret 2022). Sebaran nilai konsentrasi nitrat dan kekeruhan dimasukkan pada data peta lokasi untuk selanjutnya dilakukan interpolasi IDW menggunakan aplikasi ArcGIS 10.8. Tingkat kekeruhan dan konsentrasi nitrat masing-masing diketahui dalam kisaran 8,28-40,3 NTU dan 0,018-0,498 mg/L. Distribusi spasial konsentrasi nitrat di perairan Morodemak tertinggi ditemukan pada stasiun berlokasi di wilayah muara, dan nilai konsentrasi nitrat rendah didapatkan pada stasiun mengarah ke laut lepas. Koefisien korelasi (r) untuk variabel kekeruhan dan nitrat sebesar 0,924.
SENSE OF PLACE KAWASAN SABO DAM KALI GENDOL DAN POTENSINYA BAGI PENGEMBANGAN GEO-CULTURAL TOURISM	DI KALURAHAN ARGOMULYO, SLEMAN, D.I. YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Widjaja Pele , Gunawan Yenny , Sari Wulani Enggar , Deviani Tesalonika 
Published: August 2024

Penetapan Kalurahan Argomulyo sebagai Desa Mandiri Budaya berbasiskan kepariwisataan membutuhkan penggalian potensi-potensi yang ada di tempat tersebut agar Kalurahan ini dapat menjadi destinasi wisata unggulan. Kalurahan Argomulyo berada di daerah rawan bencana alam erupsi gunung Merapi, dan kawasan Sabo Dam Kali Gendol Bronggang merupakan salah satu unsur fisik yang keberadaannya cukup mendominasi wilayah Kalurahan ini. Selain memiliki fungsi utama sebagai kawasan mitigasi bencana untuk pengendalian banjir lahar, Sabo Dam ini juga memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai salah satu tempat kegiatan dan atraksi geowisata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap konsep Place kawasan Sabo Dam guna menemukenali keunikan, kekhasan, kekhususan dan daya tarik yang ada di tempat ini. Temuan atas konsep place ini akan menjadi sangat penting bagi arahan dan pedoman pengembangan kepariwisataan di Kalurahan Argomulyo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif dengan menerapkan metoda penelitian survei. Lokus penelitian adalah kawasan Sabo Dam Kali Gendol Bronggang Kalurahan Argomulyo, Kabupaten Sleman D.I. Yogyakarta.. Hasil penelitian ini telah berhasil menemukan bahwa Sense of Place merupakan konsep Place di kawasan Sabo Dam Kali Gendol Bronggang dimana di dalam konsep tersebut terkandung penjelasan tentang dualisme sense of fear vs sense of secure, dualisme sense of freedom vs sense of inferior, sense of time, dan sense of take advantage.
A fast, sensitive, greener, and stability-indicating HPLC method for the standardization and quantitative determination of chlorhexidine acetate in commercial products
Authors: Alanazi Norah , Haq Nazrul , Alsarra Ibrahim A. , Shakeel Faiyaz 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The goal of the proposed work was to create and verify a fast, sensitive, greener, and stability-indicating high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method to quantify chlorhexidine acetate (CHDA) in commercial products. The developed method was validated for numerous validation metrics and greenness. The greener mobile phase was made up of a ternary mixture of ethanol, water, and glacial acetic acid (50:49:1 v/v/v). CHDA was detected at a wavelength of 265 nm. The developed HPLC method showed a coefficient of determination of 0.9981 and was linear in the 1–100 µg/mL range. In addition, the developed method for CHDA analysis was rapid, accurate, precise, robust, and sensitive. The outstanding greenness profile was indicated by the derived values of the Analytical Eco-Scale, ChlorTox, and AGREE scales for the current approach, which are 89, 0.74 g, and 0.77, respectively. With its breakdown products present, the proposed analytical approach was still able to identify CHDA, demonstrating its selectivity- and stability-indicating qualities. Two distinct commercial products, A and B, were found to contain 1.96 and 2.05% w/v of CHDA, respectively. These results revealed that CHDA in commercially accessible products can be routinely standardized and quantified using the proposed HPLC approach.
Coherent optical-OFDM system’s contribution to the management of chromatic and polarization mode dispersion using DSP
Authors: Kherici Cheikh , Kandouci Malika 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The CO-OFDM system plays a critical role in managing the effects of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) in optical communications, providing opportunities to optimize performance, durability and polarization state capability. DSP digital compensation is crucial to maintain signal quality, reducing error vector magnitude (EVM) and binary error rate (BER). DSP optimizes transmission, adapts to changing conditions, compensates for chromatic dispersion (CD) and PMD without physical intervention, reducing costs and extending network reach. Using modulations such as 16-QAM and 4-QPSK at 100 Gbps, it is advantageous for data centers and inter-satellite communications. A Python-based DSP model has been proposed to mitigate these effects, significantly improving signal integrity and system performance with a binary error rate (BER)∼10−4.
KANET evaluation in patients with SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Fasoulakis Zacharias , Kurjak Asim , Sapantzoglou Ioakeim , Daskalaki Anastasia Maria , Daskalakis George , Antsaklis Panos 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Objectives
To determine a possible correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and altered fetal behavior.

Methods
Kurjak’s antenatal neurodevelopmental test (KANET) was applied from 28 to 40 weeks in 38 gestations (group A) diagnosed with COVID-19 infection during the first week and 43 non-COVID pregnant women (group B).

Results
No statistically significant differences considering maternal age (33±3.9 years for group A vs. 31±4.1 years for group B) and gestational age (33±1.6 weeks for group A compared to 33±2.1 weeks for group B) were observed. KANET scores were not different between the two groups.

Conclusions
Fetal behavior differences are not altered in women diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Crushing performance of an additively manufactured bio-inspired hybrid energy absorption profile
Authors: Savaş Cihan , Altın Murat , Güler Mehmet Ali , Acar Erdem 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Bio-inspired structures have applications in various industries, including automotive, defense, aerospace, and biomedical industries, owing to their combination of high-strength and lightweight properties. To enhance their energy absorption performance, a novel design was developed by integrating a spiral component, inspired by the cross section of the date palm tree trunk (Latin: Phoenix dactylifera), into an empty aluminum tube. The energy absorption performance of a bio-inspired hybrid energy-absorbing profile (BIHEAP) was experimentally and numerically investigated. To ensure the reliability of the numerical studies, finite element models were generated using ANSYS LS-DYNA and subsequently validated through axial crushing tests. Design optimization studies were carried out using surrogate-based models, such as the response surface model and Kriging surrogate models, to increase the energy absorption performance of the BIHEAP, which has three different design variables (spiral revolution, wall thickness, and number of spiral tubes). The initial design of the BIHEAP exhibited a specific energy absorption capacity (SEA) and crush force efficiency (CFE) that surpassed those of the empty aluminum tube by 17.2 % and 4.6 %, respectively. The optimized BIHEAP design demonstrated SEA and CFE values that were 21.4 % and 32 % greater than those of the empty aluminum tube, respectively. When the initial and optimized BIHEAP design were compared, it was found that SEA and CFE was increased by 3.5 % and 26.1 %, respectively.
Low-loss and compact arbitrary-order silicon mode converter based on hybrid shape optimization
Authors: Liao Junpeng , Huang Dongmei , Lu Yegang , Li Yan , Tian Ye 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Mode converters (MCs) play an essential role in mode-division multiplexing (MDM) systems. Numerous schemes have been developed on the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform, yet most of them focus solely on the conversion of fundamental mode to one or two specific higher-order modes. In this study, we introduce a hybrid shape optimization (HSO) method that combines particle swarm optimization (PSO) with adjoint methods to optimize the shape of the S-bend waveguide, facilitating the design of arbitrary-order MCs featuring compactness and high performance. Our approach was validated by designing a series of 13 μm-long MCs, enabling efficient conversion between various TE modes, ranging from TE0 to TE3. These devices can be fabricated in a single lithography step and exhibit robust fabrication tolerances. Experiment results indicate that these converters achieve low insertion losses under 1 dB and crosstalks below −15 dB across bandwidths of 80 nm (TE0–TE1), 62 nm (TE0–TE2), 70 nm (TE0–TE3), 80 nm (TE1–TE2), 55 nm (TE1–TE3), and 75 nm (TE2–TE3). This advancement paves the way for flexible mode conversion, significantly enhancing the versatility of on-chip MDM technologies.
Comparison of data-driven thresholding methods using directed functional brain networks
Authors: Manickam Thilaga , Ramasamy Vijayalakshmi , Doraisamy Nandagopal 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Over the past two centuries, intensive empirical research has been conducted on the human brain. As an electroencephalogram (EEG) records millisecond-to-millisecond changes in the electrical potentials of the brain, it has enormous potential for identifying useful information about neuronal transactions. The EEG data can be modelled as graphs by considering the electrode sites as nodes and the linear and nonlinear statistical dependencies among them as edges (with weights). The graph theoretical modelling of EEG data results in functional brain networks (FBNs), which are fully connected (complete) weighted undirected/directed networks. Since various brain regions are interconnected via sparse anatomical connections, the weak links can be filtered out from the fully connected networks using a process called thresholding. Multiple researchers in the past decades proposed many thresholding methods to gather more insights about the influential neuronal connections of FBNs. This paper reviews various thresholding methods used in the literature for FBN analysis. The analysis showed that data-driven methods are unbiased since no arbitrary user-specified threshold is required. The efficacy of four data-driven thresholding methods, namely minimum spanning tree (MST), minimum connected component (MCC), union of shortest path trees (USPT), and orthogonal minimum spanning tree (OMST), in characterizing cognitive behavior of the normal human brain is analysed using directed FBNs constructed from EEG data of different cognitive load states. The experimental results indicate that both MCC and OMST thresholding methods can detect cognitive load-induced changes in the directed functional brain networks.
Wieder „kriegstüchtig“? Wie ein Unwort die Religionspädagogik herausfordert
Authors: Caspary Christiane , Neff Judith 
Published: August 2024

Zusammenfassung
Die aktuellen gesellschaftlichen Debatten im Kontext kriegerischer Auseinandersetzungen erfordern von der Religionspädagogik eine Klärung ihres Selbstverständnisses in Bezug auf die Themen Krieg und Frieden. Öffentlich wird sogar der Ruf nach Kriegstüchtigkeit laut. Die Frage, ob die Friedensfrage per se eine pädagogische Fragestellung ist, wird (religions-)pädagogisch und am Beispiel der Montessori-Pädagogik diskutiert. Der Beitrag eröffnet die Diskussion um Friedensbildung in zweifacher Hinsicht: für die Religionspädagogik sowie für die Pädagogik allgemein.
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of glass ceramics with general composition (2-х)Na2О : хМІ2О : 3CoО : 2P2O5 (х = 0 or 0.05, МІ – Li, K)
Authors: Strutynska N.Yu. , Kuzmin R.M. , Titov Y.A. , Slobodyanik M.S. 
Published: August 2024

Glass ceramic samples with general composition: (2-х)Na2О : хМІ2О : 3CoО : 2P2O5 (х = 0 or 0.05, МІ – Li, K) were synthesized by melt method with subsequent annealing of homogeneous glass at a temperature of 650°C. According to powder X-ray diffraction data, monophase phosphates with the general composition Na4-хMІхСо3(PO4)2P2O7 which belong to the orthorhombic system (space group Pn21a) were obtained. The calculated cell parameters of prepared phosphates correlate with the size of the substituted alkali metal atom. The FTIR spectroscopy data confirm the presence of two anion types (РО4 and Р2О7) in the structure of crystalline phosphates. The ionic conductivity properties of the synthesized samples were investigated using impedance spectroscopy method. Analisys of results showed an increase of specific conductivity at the partial substitution of sodium atoms (0.1 Na→0.1Li) in an initial structure Na4Со3(PO4)2P2O7. The obtained results can be in future used in the preparation of solid electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries based on substituted glass ceramics with the composition Na4-хMІхСо3(PO4)2P2O7 with improved ion-conducting characteristics.
Gambaran Sanitasi, Hygiene, Dan Keluhan Diare Pada Balita Usia 12-59 Bulan Di UPTDPuskesmas Rengas Kota Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2023
Authors: Wibowo Muhammad Azhar Ali , Kusumawardani Riastuti Kusuma 
Published: August 2024

Penyakit diare merupakan penyebab kematian pada balita tertinggi kedua di seluruhdunia. Sanitasi dan hygiene yang tidak memadai menjadi penyebab utama penyebaran infeksi diare padabalita. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sanitasi, hygiene, dan Keluhan diare pada balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Rengas Kota Tangerang Selatan. Variabel yang diteliti yaitu sanitasi, hygiene, dan keluhan diare. Desain penelitian yaitu deskriptif cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian adalah balita dengan usia 12-59 bulan sebesar 82 sampel. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cluster random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan Univariat dan Bivariat. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa balita yang memiliki keluhan diare yaitu 37,8%. Pengamanan sampah rumah tangga diketahui tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita yaitu sebesar 42,4%, Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun yang tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita sebesar 60,6%, dan Saluran Pembuangan Air Limbah yang tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita sebesar 20%, Jamban sehat dan Stop Buang Air Besar Sembarangan memenuhi syarat dan tidak terdapat keluhan diare balita. Masyarakat di kelurahan Rengas diharapkan dapat bekerja sama dengan lembaga pengelola sampah di Tingkat RT untuk menyediakan fasilitas tempat sampah organik dan anorganik di setiap rumah tangga. Selain itu, ibu dan pengasuh balita juga perlu meningkatkan kebiasaan cuci tangan pakai sabun sesuai dengan langkah-langkah yang baik dan benar pada waktuwaktu penting cuci tangan.Kata Kunci: Balita, Diare, Higiene, Sanitasi.
Sloshing analysis of a two-layered fluid in a tank with baffles using Level Set Method
Authors: Benmasaoud Bilal , Essaouini Hilal , Hamydy Ahmed , Lhassane Lahlaouti Mohammed 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn this paper, a multiphase method based on the Level Set Method is employed to study the sloshing phenomenon of two-layer liquid inside a two-dimensional rectangular container subjected to horizontal excitation. Validation of the multiphase approach is conducted through a comparative analysis with existing studies. Results show a fair agreement between the numerical model and available numerical and experimental data. Initially, a series of simulations were used to compare the sloshing behaviour of a two-layer fluid with that of a single-layer fluid. Even under identical external excitation, layered fluids demonstrate different sloshing patterns compared to single-layer liquids. Furthermore, the influence of the periodic excitation frequency on the sloshing dynamics was examined. Analysis was also conducted to explore the effect of internal baffles on the oscillatory behaviour of layered liquid sloshing. The findings reveal that the baffles significantly mitigate the sloshing of the layered fluid.
Between coercion and protection. Locationes censoriae in the times of the Roman Republic
Authors: Tarwacka Anna 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe censors had wide-ranging powers related to the performance of public tasks. They concluded contracts (locationes censoriae) for the erection and repair of public buildings, as well as the collection of public revenues. The position of the contractors was weaker, but they were able to obtain assistance from the senate and sometimes from the plebeian tribunes. The tasks of the censors required the acquisition of land. This was done by purchase (emptio in publicum). It is not known whether the censors used coercive measures, but it seems that they rather conducted negotiations. They then carried out a publicatio, i.e. the granting of public status to the property.
Natural law and unwritten law in Classical Greek thought
Authors: Tussay Ákos 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIt is a common mistake of contemporary natural law scholarship to overestimate the ancient Greeks' contribution to a meaningful theory of natural law and to mistake an appeal to unwritten law with natural law's criteria for normative validity. This paper was designed to elaborate on two interrelated queries. On the one hand, it labours to reconstruct the ancient Greeks' understanding of a hierarchy of law, which is answered in the affirmative. On the other hand, the paper inquires whether there existed any meaningful sense of natural law in the Classical period, to which question the Archytean nexus of law and natural justice is offered as a palpable compromise.