bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Research and Optimization on Arranging Lifting Lugs Algorithm in Designing Hull Block Lifting Scheme Based on SPD Secondary Development
Authors: He Qiang , Guo Yun , Jian Zhengda , Zhou Honggen , Li Lei 
Published: February 2025

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Based on the practical problem of cumbersome traditional ship lifting scheme design, an automated ship lifting lug arrangement system has been developed with the algorithm design of the lifting lug arrangement scheme as the core. Taking the bottom block of an LNG ship as an example, SPD software is used for secondary development and data extraction to identify key areas of the ship structure. By summarizing the characteristics of the actual bottom block lifting lug layout, an algorithm for the lifting lug layout of the bottom block is designed following the design and statics principles of the lifting lug scheme. The lifting lugs were efficiently arranged and optimized through the PSO algorithm, and a ship lifting lug automation layout system was applied. Therefore, an automated lifting lug layout algorithm system for the bottom block of LNG ships has been established. Compared with manual design, it not only ensures the safety of the lifting lug layout scheme design but also saves a lot of design time, providing a reference for designing other types of blocks in the future.

Keywords
LNG ship; algorithm design; SPD; lifting lug; arrangement system; lifting scheme design; PSO algorithm
Logística Inversa en Organizaciones de las que forman parte Laboralmente Alumnos de la Universidad Emiliano Zapata
Authors: Ayala Garcíav Héctor Arturo , Amaya Hernández Paulina Michelle , Reyes Hernández Vania Linette , Bonilla Taraco Jesús Gerardo 
Published: February 2025

Este artículo se realizó con la intención de conocer la situación en la que los estudiantes de la Universidad Emiliano Zapata (UNEZ) laboralmente activos se encuentran respecto a la logística inversa en las empresas en la que laboran, con la finalidad de establecer una referencia para que en base a los hallazgos ir estableciendo estrategias educativas al estudiantado general, tanto de licenciatura como de posgrado. Se recabo información de 253 estudiantes laboralmente activos, siendo 92 estudiantes de sexo femenino (36.4%), y 161 masculino 63.6%; de los cuales 231 son de nivel de licenciatura y 22 de maestría, de 14 diferentes programas educativos, teniendo residencia en municipios de la zona metropolitana de Monterrey (ZMM), en Nuevo León.. Respecto al giro de las empresas, se identificaron 17 distintos giros, en las que se tomaron en cuenta los siguientes esquemas: Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor (REP); Retorno de productos nuevos (RPN); Retorno de productos usados (RPU), Producto o insumo retornado (PIR); Actividades a realizar en productos o insumos retornados (APIR); Actividades a realizar en envases y embalajes retornados (AREER); LI por razones económicas (RE); LI por razones legislativas (RL); LI por razones de responsabilidad extendida (RRE), confiabilidad de herramientas de recolección de datos a con prueba de Alfa de Cronbach (0.895).
Survival analysis based on doubly type-II censored samples
Authors: Khan Rijah , Qadeem Shaila , Khurshid Sayyad 
Published: February 2025

This study emphasis the Bayesian analysis for survival data using Frechet distribution based on doubly type-II censored samples, when some of the sample values might have been contaminated at either or both extremes, because in a clinical disease the maturation time of disease cannot predict exactly. The Bayesian estimators based on reference prior are prosed and performances of these estimators are compared with maximum likelihood estimators via simulation study based on standard deviation by taking different sample sizes and different parametric values. A real data set about relief times (in minutes) of 20 patients receiving an analgesic is analyzed for illustrative purposes.
Antibacterial activity of three indigenous plants against pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Siddique Anila , Shafique Aneesa , Younas Iqra , Abbasi Ansar Ahmed , Ali Usamn , Mughal Tauqeer Ahmed , Shoukat Rabiah , Khushal Saiqa , Nisar Rameez 
Published: February 2025

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in researching and developing new antimicrobial agents from various sources to combat microbial resistance. Therefore, a greater attention has been paid to antimicrobial activity screening and evaluating methods. Microbial resistance is a major issue now days and is still a challenging situation for the whole globe. Scientists and researchers everywhere in the world are trying to cope this situation. Microbial resistance against drugs makes the microbes more active and more protective. To breakdown this protective zone WHO is still monitoring the drugs and modifying their formulas according to the needs. As well as new drugs from different sources have been discovered. Plants were the major source of drugs in past and also in present century. In present study three plants extracts (i.e., Carissa opaca, Ferula asafoetida and Cannabis sativa) were used against five bacterial strains named Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pyogenes. All the drugs were applied in the form of aqueous extract via well diffusion method and zone of inhibition were measured and photographed after 24 hours. The antibacterial effect of floral drugs in this study showed less or more activity. In conclusion, these antibacterial drugs shown killing of bacteria, on different concentrations zones of inhibition measured were of different size. All these selected plants shown a direct relation with concentration of extract, higher the concentration of extract gives larger zone of inhibition, hence
these plants extracts are beneficial with respect to their accessibility as well as economically favorable and can proved a better approach in future.
Ethnobotanical and Ecological Study of Taraxacum Officinale F.H. Wigger in Upper Hunza (Gojal)
Authors: Ishrat Fatima  , Syed Rizwan Abbas  
Published: February 2025

Taraxacum Officinale F.H. Wigger is a medicinal herb, having many medicinal uses. Our studies showed variations in selected five zones in ethnobotanical and its morphological parameters. Mostly this herb is used for skin disorders in all zones but with the variations in zones, its medicinal uses have been changed i.e: Diabetes, Jundis, and TB. Also, variations are noticd in administration from zone-1 to zone-5. These studies showed the Taraxacum Officinale F.H. Wigger Zone-4 is the best for its propagation because in zone-4 its secondry compounds are matured maximum that’s why it showed best medicinal uses. Furthermore, this is a herb uses for the therapy of different skin disorders and it protects the skin from harmful rays of sunlight. This plant is also used in cosmetics.
Diversity and Conservation Status of Large Mammals in Ghamot National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Authors: Jahangeer Muhammad , Muhammad Siddique , Shakeel Muhammad , Saleem Mir Muhammad , Usman Ali , Abid Hussain 
Published: February 2025

We assessed the richness, diversity, composition of the large mammal community in Ghamot National Park (GNP), Neelum valley Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, and how these characteristics differed between four habitat types: forest, riparian zone, scrubland, and wetland, as well as between seasons. Across all locales with 66 line transect surveys (53km), indirect observation had the highest sampling (n=131; 76.60%) while direct observation had the lowest (n=40; 23.39). Fecal dropping was the most common type of indirect evidence (n=73; 55.72%), followed by foot prints (n=29; 9.94%) and dens/latrine (n=19; 14.50%). The Scrubland zone had the most indirect evidences (n=37) of any zone (elevation ranges between 2600-3600m).The forest zone (elevation ranges between 2700-3450m) had the second highest sampling (n=28), followed by the Alpine Zone (n=28), Riparian Zone (n=21), and Alpine Pasture Zone (n=16) (elevation 4000-4400m; habitat type high alpine pastures). By using direct and indirect field evidence, 14 species from 6 families were identified. Unfortunately, the number of species encountered directly was low in this study; four species (28.57%) were directly observed, including Canis aureus, Vulpes vulpes, Macaca mulatta, and Semnopithecus ajax, while the remaining ten (71.42%) were observed indirectly. Summer had the most direct and indirect observations (n=86; 50.29%), followed by winter (n=85; 49.70%). (4.28). Season had little effect on species richness, diversity, and composition across or within habitat types. However, the richness of species varied greatly across seasons among the four habitat types. The forest and riparian zone had the greatest similarity in species composition, both between and among seasons. Finally, our findings show that GNP has an essential influence in Pakistan mammal conservation. Our findings will provide as a baseline for park management to make effective conservation decisions, as well as a baseline for researchers conducting similar ecological studies.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF BASIC SCIENCE CRITERION REFERENCED TEST FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: MOHAMMED ALI  , FATI S.  ABANI  , ALI MBURZA  
Published: February 2025

The study developed and validated Basic Science criterion referenced test for junior secondary school students based on: alpha reliability of the test, relationship between item's score and total scores of the test and items discrimination power of the test. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study consists of all students of twenty junior secondary three in Maiduguri Metropolis that were purposively selected with a population of 6,950 students. Out of 6,950 students, 362 male and female students were sampled using stratified sampling techniques. Basic Science Criterion Referenced Test (B-SCRT) was the instrument for Data collection. The study found that the Cronbach alpha reliability of the objectives and essay test were .97 and .90. The study also found a positive correlation coefficient of .14 to .73 for the relationship between item's score and total scores for item 1 to 60. The study further revealed a positive discrimination power of between 16 and 56% Based on the findings, it was concluded that, the constructed Basic Science criterion referenced test is highly consistent, positive relationship exists between item's scores and total scores. The study also found that, all the discrimination power of the test were appropriate. Based on the findings, it was recommended that: criterion referenced test with at least reliability index of 0.90 should be considered by test developers when developing reliable test to ensure the internal consistency of the test. Items of criterion referenced test with positive correlation between items scores and total scores should be developed by test developers to support the validity of the test. When developing objectives or essay, item of criterion referenced test by the test developers, there is need to develop items with positive discrimination power that could identify poor average and good performing test takers.
PRODUCTIVITY OF HABANERO PEPPER (Capsicum chinense l.) VARIETY TO VARYING LEVEL OF FARMYARD MANURE, WEED CONTROL AND INTRA ROW SPACING IN NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH
Authors: A. Y. ABUBAKAR  , L. ALIYU  , D. I. ADEKPE  , M. A. MAHADI  , A. MA’AZU  , M. S. ABDULSALAM  , D.I ATOKU  , M. YUSUF  , F.R. NANKPAK  , A.V. MUHAMMAD  
Published: February 2025

Field trials were conducted during the 2016 wet seasons at the experimental site of Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency (KADA) sub-station located in Maigana, Soba Local Government Area and the research farm of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in the Northern Guinea Savanna Ecological Zone of Nigeria to assess the performance of Habanero pepper in response to farmyard manure, weed control method and intra-row spacing. The treatments consisted of three farm yard manure rates at (0, 10, and 15 t ha-1), six weed control treatments which include pre-transplant application of 1.5 and 2.0 kg a.i pendimethalin ha-1 and post-transplant application of 1.5 and 2.0 kg a.i pendimethalin ha-1, hoe weeding at 6, 9 and 12 WAT and weedy check and two intra-row spacing at 20 and 40 cm. A split-plot design was used in which a factorial combination of farmyard manure was assigned to the sub-plot while weed control method and intra-row spacing were assign to the main plot, the treatments were replicated three times. The results from the study revealed that 15 t ha-1 FYM produced higher crop vigour score, more number of leaves, number of fruit per plant, fresh fruit weight per plant and fresh fruit yield per hectare while days to 50% flowering was significantly reduced compared to 10 t ha-1 FYM and the control. The hoe weeded control consistently gave significantly higher crop vigour score, more number of leaves, number of fruit per plant, fresh fruit weight per plant and fresh fruit yield per hectare while days to 50% flowering was significantly reduced compared to the application of 1.5 and 2.0 kg a.i ha-1 pendimethalin at pre transplant and post transplanting and weedy check. The weedy check cause significantly lower crop growth, yield and yield components compared to other treatments throughout the sampling period in both locations and seasons. The 40 cm intra row spacing significantly produced higher crop vigour score, crop growth and yield characters. The result obtained from this study revealed that 15 t ha-1 FYM, hoe weeding at 6, 9 and 12 WAT and 40cm intra row spacing resulted in highest fresh fruit yield and therefore can be adopted by the habanero pepper farmers in the Northern guinea savanna ecological zone.
RE-USABILITY STUDIES OF ADSORPTIVE REMOVAL OF SOME HEAVY METALS BY MAGNETITE NANOPARTICLES FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Authors: HUSSAINI. M.S  , M.U. ABBA  
Published: February 2025

The ecosystem and public health and safety may be at risk if untreated industrial wastewater effluent is released into the natural environment. The rate of water-borne illnesses is extremely concerning, according to records that are currently available from many health centers in most developing countries. Elevated physicochemical and biological properties concentrations in industrial wastewater effluent have the potential to cause problems for the environment and public health (Dydo et al., 2005; Fujita et al., 2005). In light of this, treating wastewater effluent is crucial before releasing it into the environment. In light of this, wastewater effluent must be cleared of all biological and physico-chemical impurities before being released into the environment. The goal of this study is to compare the biological and physico-chemical characteristics of industrial wastewater effluent with the W.H.O. standard discharge limit. Furthermore, the study used a standard operating procedure and technology to remove the pollutants from the waste water by using magnetite nano-particles as an adsorbent. The aim of the study is to investigate the re-usability potential on the adsorptive removal of some heavy metals from Aqueous Solution by magnetite nanoparticles. The result shows the as the time progresses the removal percentage increases with decrease in the filtrations cycles across all the contaminants. The first cycle shows higher (p < 0.05) of efficiency of the contaminant removal with the last cycle having the least. The treated effluent was analyzed, and a substantial removal was achieved with 94.21%, 89.62%, 77.26%, and 74.39% at 250 minutes contact time, in the removal efficiencies of copper, zinc, turbidity and boron respectively.
PREVALENCE OF TYPHOID FEVER AMONG CITIZENS OF GOMBE STATE
Authors: AISHATU ABUBAKAR KUMO  
Published: February 2025

Typhoid fever is one of the prevalence illnesses that bothers the lives of Gombe Citizens. It is one of the diseases that even lead to dead in some cases. Studies have shown how it mostly affects the developing world frequently. This paper adopted a quantitative method of data collection and have found out some lapses of both the ruler and the ruled on typhoid fever in Gombe. This study have investigated the adoption and application of basic life rules and regulation that will help to enhance the wellbeing of the individual in Gombe state. Both the rulers and ruled have a collective responsibility in order to have harmonious life. It is the duty of the ruler to provide all the necessary amenities for the welfare of the subjects. The ruler must maintain law and order, govern the nation, protects the people, provide resources and services and promote citizens’ rights and welfare. While the subject are bound to obey the rules stipulated in all aspects of life. However, the result indicate a negligence attitude by both the subjects and the rulers. Thus, the research suggested an effort towards making a strong rules by the leaders to help the subjects adjust themselves and comply with the order, while the rulers adhere to discharge their duties towards the subjects as prescribed by Islamic legislations.
Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring and Nurse Case Management in Black and Hispanic Patients With Stroke
Authors: Ogedegbe Gbenga , Teresi Jeanne A. , Williams Stephen K. , Ogunlade Adebayo , Izeogu Chigozirim , Eimicke Joseph P. , Kong Jian , Silver Stephanie A. , Williams Olajide , Valsamis Helen , Law Susan , Levine Steven R. , Waddy Salina P. , Spruill Tanya M. 
Published: June 2024

ImportanceBlack and Hispanic patients have high rates of recurrent stroke and uncontrolled hypertension in the US. The effectiveness of home blood pressure telemonitoring (HBPTM) and telephonic nurse case management (NCM) among low-income Black and Hispanic patients with stroke is unknown.ObjectiveTo determine whether NCM plus HBPTM results in greater systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduction at 12 months and lower rate of stroke recurrence at 24 months than HBPTM alone among Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsPractice-based, multicenter, randomized clinical trial in 8 stroke centers and ambulatory practices in New York City. Black and Hispanic study participants were enrolled between April 18, 2014, and December 19, 2017, with a final follow-up visit on December 31, 2019.InterventionsParticipants were randomly assigned to receive either HBPTM alone (12 home BP measurements/week for 12 months, with results transmitted to a clinician; n = 226) or NCM plus HBPTM (20 counseling calls over 12 months; n = 224).Main Outcomes and MeasuresPrimary outcomes were change in SBP at 12 months and rate of recurrent stroke at 24 months. Final statistical analyses were completed March 14, 2024.ResultsAmong 450 participants who were enrolled and randomized (mean [SD] age, 61.7 [11.0] years; 51% were Black [n = 231]; 44% were women [n = 200]; 31% had ≥3 comorbid conditions [n = 137]; 72% had household income &amp;lt;$25 000/y [n = 234/324]), 358 (80%) completed the trial. Those in the NCM plus HBPTM group had a significantly greater SBP reduction than those in the HBPTM alone group at 12 months (−15.1 mm Hg [95% CI, −17.2 to −13.0] vs −5.8 mm Hg [95% CI, −7.9 to −3.7], respectively; P &amp;lt; .001). The between-group difference in SBP reduction at 12 months, adjusted for primary care physician clustering, was −8.1 mm Hg (95% CI, −11.2 to −5.0; P &amp;lt; .001) at 12 months. The rate of recurrent stroke was similar between both groups at 24 months (4.0% in the NCM plus HBPTM group vs 4.0% in the HBPTM alone group, P &amp;gt; .99).Conclusions and RelevanceAmong predominantly low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension, addition of NCM to HBPTM led to greater SBP reduction than HBPTM alone. Additional studies are needed to understand the long-term clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and generalizability of NCM-enhanced telehealth programs among low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with significant comorbidity.Trial RegistrationClinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT02011685
Solvent‐Free Silsesquioxane Self‐Welding for 3D Printing Multi‐Refractive Index Glass Objects
Authors: Ye Piaoran , Hong Zhihan , Loy Douglas A. , Liang Rongguang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe growing interest in 3D printing of silica glass has spurred substantial research efforts. The prior work utilizing a liquid silica resin (LSR) demonstrated high printing accuracy and resolution. However, the resin's sensitivity to moisture posed limitations, restricting the printing environment. On the other hand, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)‐based materials offer excellent water stability and sinterless features. Yet, they suffer from relatively high shrinkage due to the presence of additional organic monomers. In this study, a polymeric silsesquioxane (PSQ) resin is presented with reduced shrinkage, enhanced moisture stability, and the retention of sinterless features, providing a promising solution for achieving high‐resolution 3D printing of glass objects. Leveraging the two‐photon polymerization (2PP) method, nanostructures are realized with feature sizes below 80 nm. Moreover, the tunability of the refractive index is demonstrated by incorporating zirconium moieties into the resin, facilitating the fabrication of glass micro‐optics with varying refractive indices. Importantly, the self‐welding capability observed between two individual components provides a flexible approach for producing micro‐optics with multiple components, each possessing distinct refractive indices. This research represents a significant advancement in the field of advanced glass manufacturing, paving the way for future applications in micro‐ and nano‐scale glass objects.
No relationship found between dental fluctuating asymmetry, birthweight, and birth term in two modern North American samples
Authors: McPherson Cait B. , O'Donnell Lexi , Moes Emily , Edgar Heather 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveDeciduous dental crowns primarily develop during gestation and early infancy and embody early life stress exposures. Composite measures of dental fluctuating asymmetry (DFA) generated from the deciduous teeth may therefore indicate cumulative gestational stress in developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) studies. This study examines whether higher composite measures of deciduous DFA are associated with low birthweight and prematurity, two aspects of birth phenotype consistently associated with increased morbidity and mortality risks in adulthood.Subjects and MethodsWe evaluated associations between composite deciduous DFA, birthweight, and birth term in two contemporary North American samples: an autopsy sample from New Mexico (n = 94), and sample from a growth cohort study in Burlington, Ontario (n = 304). Dental metric data for each sample was collected from postmortem CT scans and dental casts, respectively. Composite DFA was estimated using buccolingual (BL) and mesiodistal (MD) crown diameters from paired deciduous teeth.ResultsContrary to expectations, the results of linear regression indicated no significant relationship between birthweight and DFA, or birth term and DFA, in either sample.ConclusionsDeciduous DFA does not predict aspects of birth phenotype associated with gestational stress. Birthweight and birth term are plastic relative to the more developmentally stable deciduous dentition, which may only subtly embody early life stress. We suggest that deciduous DFA should be utilized with caution in DOHaD studies until its relationship with gestational stress is clarified.