bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS SIFAT FISIK TANAH TERHADAP LAJU DAN VOLUME INFILTRASI DI DAERAH TANGKAPAN AIR (DTA) BARABAI KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI TENGAH
Authors: Yustisio Reynaldy , Badaruddin Badaruddin , Kadir Syarifuddin 
Published: July 2024

Research at Barabai CA for 3 months. The aims of this study were to analyze the physical properties of soil in Barabai CA of Hulu Sungai Tengah District, analyze the relationship of infiltration capacity and volume, and measure the infiltration rate. The primary data of this research is soil physical properties. Data from related agencies were used as secondary data. The results of the highest bulk density analysis in land unit 7 1.50 g/cm3, the lowest bulk density was found in land unit 8 with a value of 0.71 g/cm3. The results of the analysis of the highest particle density value in land unit 7 with a value of 2.45 g/cm3, the lowest particle density value was found in land unit 11 1.80 g/cm3. In land unit 8 with the highest value of 64.08%, land unit 7 with the lowest value of 38.86%. The relationship between infiltration capacity and infiltration volume with a very close correlation value of 0.9819, means that only 0.02 is influenced by other factorsPenelitian di DTA Barabai selama 3 bulan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis sifat fisik tanah DTA Barabai Kabupaten HST, hubungan kapasitas dan volume, dan pengukuran laju infiltrasi. Data primer penelitian ini adalah sifat fisik tanah. Data Instansi terkait digunakan sebagai data sekunder. Hasil analisis Bulk Density (BD) tertinggi di unit lahan 7 dengan nilai 1.50 g/cm3, BD dan terendah di unit lahan 8 dengan nilai 0.71 g/cm3. Hasil analisis nilai particle density (PD) tertinggi di unit lahan 7 dengan nilai sebesar 2,45 g/cm3, PD terendah terdapat pada unit lahan 11 dengan angka 1,80 g/cm3. Di unit lahan 8 dengan nilai sebesar 64,08% tertinggi, unit lahan 7 dengan nilai 38,86% terendah. Hubungan kapasitas infiltrasi dan volume infiltrasi dengan nilai kolerasi sangat erat yaitu 0,9819 artinya hanya 0,02 dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain
MODAL SOSIAL MASYARAKAT DALAM PROGRAM DESA MANDIRI PEDULI GAMBUT DI PROVINSI KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Fahriady Muhammad Syahrul , Pitri Rina Muhayah Noor , Helmi Muhammad 
Published: July 2024

Upaya dalam mengembalikan kondisi ekonomi gambut perlu dilakukan dengan berbagai kegiatan. Suatu upaya yang dilakukan dan dilegalisasi oleh Kepala Desa dalam pengorganisasian masyarakat merupakan Tim Kerja Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Ekosistem Gambut (TK-PPEG). atau Lurah setempat agar lahan gambut dapat dimanfaatkan dan dikelola dengan baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis modal sosial TK-PPEG dalam upaya pemulihan ekosistem gambut. Penentuan lokasi dilakukan secara purposive sampling dan penentuan sampel responden dilakukan dengan metode sampling jenuh atau sensus terhadap semua anggota TK-PPEG yang mempunyai usaha berbasis lahan gambut serta fasilitator dengan analisis data pendekatan kuantitatif dan dukungan kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian merupakan Modal Sosial TK-PPEG yang berada di Desa pulau damar, Desa pewalutan,sungai rutas dan pebaungan hulu yang dapat diidentifikasi dari masyarakat adalah kepercayaan, jaringan, norma sosial, tindakan proaktif dan kepedulian masyarakat pada kategori sedang dan tinggi. Modal sosial masyarakat termasuk ke dalam kategori mudah untuk dikembangkan dilihat dari aspek modal sosial masyarakat.
The role of bottom meso-scale dynamics in contourite formation in the Argentine Basin
Authors: Kreps Gastón , Schwenk Tilmann , Romero Silvia , Quesada Agustín , Gruetzner Jens , Spiess Volkhard , Keil Hanno , Kantner Ruben , Lembke-Jene Lester , Ferrari Ramiro , Lamy Frank , Miramontes Elda 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
The Argentine Basin is a deep-sea basin located in the South Atlantic Ocean that contains sedimentary deposits derived from different provenances. It is characterized by complex ocean dynamics encompassing diverse spatial and temporal dimensions. The northward subantarctic Malvinas Current and southward subtropical Brazil Current converge at the western margin of the Argentine Basin, resulting in the formation of the Brazil–Malvinas Confluence region. Bottom currents, particularly currents flowing alongslope and horizontal eddies, are crucial in shaping the seafloor and in the formation of sedimentary features (e.g., contourites). The poorly understood strength and variability of bottom currents leave the processes that control sedimentation in deep environments unclear. High-resolution (1/12°) reanalysis was used to analyze near-bottom flows and bottom dynamics were compared with seafloor sedimentary characteristics obtained from geophysical datasets and sediment cores. High speeds, up to 3.5 m/s at the surface and up to 1.4 m/s at the bottom, reveal the presence of intense flows in this area. The Zapiola Drift, an ∼ 1,200 m high sedimentary deposit located in the central part of the Argentine Basin, is bounded by a zone of high bottom eddy kinetic energy (EKE) that resulted in the erosion of the seafloor and in the accumulation of sandy mud. The Malvinas Current is distinguished by strong and constant currents flowing northwards along the continental slope and by minimal EKE at the bottom. The area of the continental slope along which the Malvinas Current flows corresponds to a contourite terrace, a relatively flat surface composed almost entirely of sandy sediments and with abundant erosional features. The regions of highest EKE activity in the bottom layer is the overshoot of the Brazil Current and the abyssal plain. Our study highlights the impact of bottom-current dynamics on contouritic sedimentation. In certain regions, the process of sedimentation is subject to the influence of sporadic events that occur between periods of intense and weak flow. These events are regarded as intermittent processes. While sedimentation in other areas is controlled by constant flows. A better understanding of the strength and variability of bottom currents will improve paleoceanographic reconstructions based on the sedimentary record.
WITHDRAWN: Using Ground Magnetic Data for Edge Basic Dykes Detection, Their Structures and Tectonics, in North Ras Millan Area, Southern Sinai, Egypt
Authors: Youssef Mohamed A. S. , Ata Ahmed S. A. Abu El 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors as it was submitted and made public without the full consent of all the authors. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Relationship between angiogenesis and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and erythropoietin in superficial esophageal carcinoma
Authors: Yamamoto Eisuke , Kumagai Youichi , Tachikawa Tetsuhiko , Higashi Morihiro , Oka Masashi , Ishida Hideyuki 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1α) is the initial switch in angiogenesis; however, its expression in superficial esophageal carcinoma is unclear. We determined the timing of the hypoxia-induced angiogenesis switch by investigating the expression of HIF-1α and the erythropoietin (Epo) it activates in superficial esophageal carcinoma. We used 53 lesions of superficial esophageal carcinoma and conducted immunohistochemistry of HIF-1α and Epo. Cases were divided into three groups: T1a-EP/LPM (22 lesions), T1a-MM/T1b-SM1 (15 lesions), and T1b-SM2,3 (16 lesions). We compared HIF-1α and Epo expression in the deepest area and examined the correlation between HIF-1α and Epo scores. In 24 cases of T1a-MM or deeper carcinomas with intraepithelial spread, we compared HIF-1α and Epo scores in the intraepithelial spread and deepest areas in the same cases. Both HIF-1α and Epo were most strongly expressed in T1a-EP/LPM, with significant attenuation at T1a-MM and deeper. Both HIF-1α and Epo had significantly higher scores in the T1a-EP/LPM group than in the T1a-MM/T1b-SM1 and T1b-SM2,3 groups. HIF-1α and Epo were strongly correlated, and were significantly higher in intraepithelial spread areas than in invaded areas. HIF-1α and Epo are strongly expressed from an early stage of esophageal carcinoma; as the carcinoma invades the muscularis mucosae and deeper, expression decreases.
Decoding the RNA interactome by UltraGen
Authors: Zhang Yaqing , Wang Hui , Chen Zhaoming , Lin Wenjun , Jiang Yuan , Zhang Jingye , Huang Wenhao , Kuster David , Jäschke Andres , Ye Qiwei 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

We introduce UltraGen, an RNA language model to capture RNA binding properties. Utilizing fine-grained self-learning, UltraGen identifies RNA aptamers for a wide range of target sizes, including small molecules, proteins, cells, and tissue. Additionally, UltraGen discerns tissue specificity for millions RNA species across 22 human organs based on their 3’-UTR sequences, predicts the tropism of human-pathogenic RNA viruses, and characterizes SARS-CoV-2 replicase RNA binding at single-base resolution.
Heterogeneous effects of inflation targeting in emerging markets and developing economies
Authors: Zonda Joe Maganga , Chiwaula Levison Stanely , Chang Ming-Jen 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Over the last three decades, several emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have adopted inflation targeting (IT) as their modus operandi of monetary policy. This does not seem to square particularly well with numerous expert warnings regarding institutional inefficiencies in the EMDEs, which in turn threatens the efficacy of the policy in these economies. In this study, we assess the growth effects of IT regime in a worldwide sample of EMDEs over the 1978–2019 window. We circumvent an often-cited econometric problem of “self-selection” bias by exploiting the synthetic control method (SCM) to impute reliable counterfactuals. Our results suggest that, on average, IT regime has spurred macroeconomic performance, as proxied by real GDP per capita, in the targeting EMDEs. Importantly, this finding reinforces the hypothesis that IT regime behaves procyclically in EMDEs. In essence, these results also highlight the fact that concerns over institutional immaturities in EMDEs are inflated and are to a greater extent unsubstantiated. Our analysis has also unearthed substantial heterogeneities in the distribution of IT-induced dividends across geographical regions. In particular, we show that IT adoption has unambiguously positive and higher per capita income effects in Asian and European economies, and to a lesser extent in the Latin America and the Caribbean economies. Meanwhile, of the three IT adopters in Africa, we find that only Ghana realized (robustly) positive growth effects from the regime.
JEL classification: C21, C33, E52, O47
The Impact of the Key Structural Shifts on Euro-area’s Endogeneity formation
Authors: KIM Wi-Dae 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

This article tests the change in OCA Endogeneity, respectively before and after the Euro launch and Fiscal crisis, to assess how much improvement has been achieved after those structural shifts. Improving upon the existing literature, the test methodology presented here proffers a new standardized tool. The launch of the euro has generally improved Endogeneity more compared to the Fiscal crisis; but, especially in the southern European countries, the result was quite the opposite. Surprisingly, Germany, which has the most efficient and competitive economy in the Euro area, shows the lowest Endogeneity improvement rankings especially after 2010. This German case might tell us about the ‘original root’ of the current economic downturn after reopening from the Covid era. Therefore, it could be inferred that the Endogeneity formation was irregular and disproportionate around two periods. This imbalance has provided a structural background limiting self-sustaining resilience in the area's economy until now.
JEL Classification Numbers: C01; E44; F15; F45; J30
Trends and Patterns of Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in Ethiopia: Uncovering its Determinants and Implications for Health Promotion
Authors: Jilo Amanuel Tura , Bekalo Daniel Biftu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background. Anemia burden is a global public health challenge. It is common among women of reproductive age. Anemia has far-reaching consequences for women of reproductive age and their children for generations unless its risk factors are identified, and appropriate interventions are implemented.
Objectives. This study aimed to examine the trends and patterns of anemia in Ethiopia over 12 years, evaluate its trends and patterns against global nutrition targets, determine its determinants among women of reproductive age, and discuss its health implications.
Materials and Methods. Three rounds of comprehensive and nationally representative data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey collected in 2005, 2011, and 2016 were used in this study. Descriptive and ordinal logistic regression were employed to analyze the data.
Results. Household wealth index, education level of women and their partners, body mass index, number of children ever born, and age were significantly associated with anemia. Although anemia among the WRA decreased from 2005 to 2011, it increased from 2011 to 2016. The Somali and Afar regions had the highest burden of anemia among women of reproductive age in the three cycles of the survey.
Conclusions. The prevalence of anemia is moderate in Ethiopia, but its trend seems to increase, and its distribution widely differs from region to region. Unless strong interventions tailored to the most affected women of reproductive age are implemented, Ethiopia may not attain the goal of reducing anemia by 50% by 2025.
Perioperative outcomes and survival of indocyanine green guided minimally esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer: a retrospective comparison study
Authors: Shen Xiaokang , Chen TianMing , Xu Zhiyun , Xu Yi-Fan , Yu Pengcheng , Bhatti Muhammad Zunair , Deng Wenjie , Zhan Chuanfei , Ma Zhifei , Yin WenDa , Su Chi , Wang Zhongqiu , Chen Shilin , Zheng Lin , Feng Dongjie , Huang Bin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background
With the expansion of clinical investigations on intraoperative fluorescence imaging in esophageal cancer, the advantages of this technique in precise lymph node identification and dissection have been demonstrated. However, certain issues remain unaddressed. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of indocyanine green (ICG)-guided lymph node dissection in radical esophagectomy for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and assess its long-term outcomes, thereby providing a theoretical basis for further research.
Results
A total of 176 patients were included in the statistical analysis. The two groups were comparable in terms of basic characteristics. The mean number of Dissected lymph nodes by pathologist in the ICG Group was significantly higher than that in the Non-ICG Group (27.7 ± 2.1 vs. 20.5 ± 1.4, P < 0.001), The number of positive lymph node station(metastasis mediastinal lymph nodes) in ICG group was higher than that in non-ICG Group. There was no significant difference in results of postoperative complications between the two groups (P > 0.05).The non-ICG group exhibited higher event rates and poorer survival outcomes in both DFS and OS compared to the ICG group, with statistically significant differences observed(P < 0.005).
Conclusions
ICG-guided lymph node dissection during minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery can significantly improve patient survival outcomes without increasing the rate of relevant postoperative complications.
Evisceration with Four Elongated Anterior Scleral Incisions and Circumferential Cogwheel-like Posterior Sclerotomies for Moderate to Severe Phthisis Bulbi
Authors: Lee Hyunkyu , Bae So Hyeon , Baek Sehyun , Lee Hwa 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Purpose
To describe a modified evisceration technique that enables the use of a large orbital implant and reduces postoperative complications in moderate to severe phthisis bulbi.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective, interventional study on eviscerations with four elongated anterior scleral incisions and circumferential cogwheel-like posterior sclerotomies behind the equator at approximately 330 degrees and placement of a porous polyethylene spherical implant. These procedures were performed between March 2018 and March 2023 by a single surgeon. Patient age, sex, causative diagnosis, axial length, orbital implant size, follow-up duration, and complications were recorded.
Results
A total of 25 cases underwent the modified evisceration. The mean age was 56.0 years, and the mean implant size was 19.46 mm. During the follow-up period (mean: 36.7 months, range: 12 to 72 months), there were no cases of implant exposure or anophthalmic enophthalmic syndrome. In some cases, mild discharge, ptosis, and conjunctival cysts developed.
Conclusions
Evisceration with scleral modification is a straightforward and effective technique that enables the placement of appropriately sized (18–22 mm) orbital implant in a severely contracted globe. The surgery yielded excellent results with few complications.
Effects of virtual reality interventions on weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Afrash Mohammad reza , Rafsanjani Heliya , Enayati Hadis , Pour Reihaneh Shahmoradi , Moulaei Reza , Sabet Babak , Moulaei Khadijeh 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background
Obesity, a significant public health challenge linked to diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues, often resists traditional weight loss methods due to adherence and effectiveness problems. Virtual reality (VR) offers innovative potential by providing controlled environments for practicing healthy behaviors, receiving real-time feedback, and improving self-regulation. This study aims to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis on the effects of VR interventions on weight loss.
Method
We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from their inception. Both researchers selected articles and extracted data systematically using a designated form. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) assessed the risk of bias, while publication bias was evaluated with funnel plots and Egger's and Begg's tests. We calculated standardized mean differences (Hedges's g) between treatment and control groups and estimated heterogeneity using the Q test and I² statistic. The analysis was performed with Stata 17.0.
Results
Among the 7,364 articles retrieved, 9 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in the analysis. VR interventions were found to potentially induce weight loss in individuals (Hedges's g = 0.15, 95% CI: -0.28, 0.59; p-value < 0.001). The sample size emerged as a notable moderator of heterogeneity between studies (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that VR interventions hold promise in inducing weight loss. These findings underscore VR's potential as a valuable tool in combating obesity, prompting further exploration and optimization of its role in weight management strategies.
Beyond the Screen: Exploring the Impact of Social Media on the Psychological Well-Being of Young Adults in Cameroon
Authors: Zefack Jude Tsafack , Dora Mbonjo Bitsie , Yankam Brenda Mbouamba , Fotindong Esua Alphonsius , Nkume Vanessa , Tony Nyeke James , Agbornyenty Ashu Martha , Manka Suh Colette , Favour Onyinye , Mbotoako Rose Nwenyoh , Abamukong Abigail N. N , Njoh Sally Tabe 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Many young people globally are utilizing digital gadgets and social media, with many teenagers aged 13-17 accessing smartphones and engaging with social media platforms. This digital landscape enhances their everyday lives, enabling them to form friendships, negotiate autonomy, and publicly express their identities. This study examined the relationship between social media use and the psychological health of young adults in Cameroon by investigating sociodemographic variables, social media habits, and coping strategies to improve mental health outcomes. In this study, 43.05% of respondents were males, and 56.95% were females. The age group most represented was 26-30 (40.39%), and most respondents resided in the Littoral region. WhatsApp was the most used social media platform, followed by Facebook and TikTok. Most respondents spent over 5 hours daily on social media, posting content either Occasionally or Rarely. Some respondents felt anxious or stressed while using social media, and some reported their mental health to have improved or worsened since starting to use social media. Social support received through social media was moderate, with cultural factors influencing the impact. Offline activities, face-to-face interactions, and hobbies moderated the effect of social media on mental health. This study highlights the complex interactions between sociodemographic traits, social media usage patterns, and coping mechanisms in shaping mental health outcomes among young people in Cameroon.
Development and Testing of an Interactive Evaluation Tool: The Evaluating QUality and ImPlementation (EQUIP) Tool
Authors: McAlpine Laura , Ramjohn Candace , Faught Erin L. , Popeski Naomi , Keogh Eileen , Zimmermann Gabrielle L. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background: This article describes the development of an interactive online tool that helps people build robust evaluations. Evaluating implementation outcomes is gaining momentum in health service delivery organizations. Teams are recognizing the importance of capturing and learning from their implementation efforts, and implementation scientists have published extensively on implementation outcomes. However, quality improvement approaches and tools are better known and routinely used in healthcare to improve processes and outcomes.
An example of a widespread quality improvement tool is the Alberta Quality Matrix for Health, a planning and evaluation framework that guides most healthcare-related evaluations in Alberta, Canada. This matrix is missing measures of implementation, which are essential to produce robust evaluations of change initiatives. Despite requests to integrate implementation science and quality improvement concepts, there is a dearth of tools and training opportunities. This lack of integration limits improvement and implementation in the health system.
Methods: This work aimed to co-design a product that helps users integrate quality and implementation outcomes and strengthen existing evaluation processes. Rapid, iterative co-design sessions and usability testing were used to develop an interactive evaluation tool. Feedback collected and analyzed from usability testing in the seven-month testing period refined the digital prototype into a comprehensive online product.
Results: The result is the EQUIP (Evaluating QUality and ImPlementation) Tool. This online, interactive tool integrates quality measures from the Alberta Quality Matrix for Health and implementation measures from a commonly used outcomes framework developed by Proctor and colleagues. It allows users to explore implementation outcomes and quality dimensions from different perspectives and select questions and indicators relevant to their project.
Conclusion: The EQUIP tool was co-designed and refined with end users to create an accessible and useful online tool. This work is an example of integrating quality and implementation science in ways that strengthen overall healthcare quality improvements.