bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Performance of Different ANNs in Microtremor H/V Peak Classification
Authors: Di Donato Miriana , Castellaro Silvia 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The microtremor horizontal-to-vertical (H/V) technique is extensively used to both assess the seismic amplification potential of soils and, in combination with other surface wave-based techniques, to reconstruct the near-surface seismic stratigraphy. The H/V peak frequencies are traditionally interpreted in terms of soil resonances, and, in this case, they are assigned a “stratigraphic origin.” However, not all H/V peaks mark subsoil resonances, and some of them have “anthropic” or “artefactual” origin. Recognizing the nature of H/V peaks should be mandatory before any stratigraphic interpretation. Nonetheless, this problem is not given the attention it deserves. Because this classification is not easy to achieve using standard statistical techniques, we decided to train two supervised neural networks: a traditional artificial neural network using a set of input values extracted from the individual (horizontal and vertical) microtremor spectra and a convolutional neural network working on images of the microtremor spectra. The nets were trained on an Italian dataset and tested on a U.S. dataset, collected by different operators and with different instruments. Both the nets achieved a classification accuracy of ∼90%; however, the convolutional one showed a greater generalization capability compared to the traditional one. Such machine learning algorithms can be useful tools to discriminate the origin of H/V peaks, complementing the traditional SESAME guidelines, which do not go into much detail on this topic.
Professional development in pediatric nursing: A study on the impact of educational module in legal and ethical care
Authors: Palaniappan Lavanya 
Published: June 2024

The increasing complexity of legal and ethical issues in pediatric healthcare necessitates enhanced competencies among nurses. This study investigates the impact of a teaching module on the legal and ethical knowledge and practices of nurses in a pediatric tertiary care centre in South India.: A quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design were employed over a four-week period. The participants included 60 registered nurses who were not involved in operation theaters, outpatient departments, or night shifts. A validated semi-structured questionnaire assessed the nurses' knowledge and practices before and after the intervention. The teaching module consisted of a 45-minute session that combined lecture discussions, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts.Results showed significant improvements in knowledge and practice post-intervention, with average knowledge scores increasing by 32.88% and practice scores by 41.00%. Additionally, demographic factors such as age and working experience positively correlated with knowledge and practice gains.This study underlines the effectiveness of teaching modules in closing the gap in legal and ethical training among pediatric nurses, suggesting that such educational initiatives could substantially enhance patient care and reduce legal risks.
Evaluation of non-malignant neutropenia in children at tertiary care hospital of South Gujarat
Authors: Patel Vivek , Patel Yesha , Chaudhari Upendra , Mehta Kirti , Thesia Arun , Shah Priyal 
Published: June 2024

: Neutropenia is defined as absolute neutrophil count &#60;1500cells/mm. This condition is observed in different situations - from a variant of the normal to life-threatening acquired and congenital diseases. Diseases like Tuberculosis, malaria, pertussis, typhoid, dengue, HIV, etc. can cause neutropenia. Mild cases are usually asymptomatic. But severe cases are extremely susceptible to infections, mainly viral infections like CMV, EBV, HIV, etc. Clinical manifestations, like complications, depend on the severity of neutropenia. The clinical manifestations of isolated neutropenia are diverse, including the frequency of infectious episodes. A thorough infectious history of neutropenic patients is the initial step of the evaluation.: To enlist the causes and clinical features, to document various treatment modalities, and to assess the outcome of children with non-malignant neutropenia.: Hospital based prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for 20 months among 42 patients at Department of Pediatrics of tertiary care Hospital. Study was conducted from February 2021 to August 2022.: Total 20 were males and 22 were females. Among the study participants, 36 were &#62;2 years of age and 6 were &#60;2 years of age had nonmalignant neutropenia. Among the study participants, 40 were from urban area and 2 were from rural area. More number of patients had come with chief complaint of fever.: The current population of children in India is close to 1.41 billion and 10.2% of it suffering from neutropenia makes it an important health problem that needs to be thoroughly evaluated.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO STUDENTS’ SENSE OF BELONGING: A CASE STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY IN VIETNAM
Authors: Phương Wa Thái Như , Bảo Dung Đặng Thị 
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to examine students' perceptions of belonging in their first year studying at “AUTHOR” University, explore significant factors affecting students' sense of belonging and find out how students’ sense of belonging influences their educational outputs. A mix method approach which combined both quantitative and qualitative analysis was used in this research. In the quantitative phase, 266 first-year students were asked to give their responses on a questionnaire which consisted of three sections. Section one was an adaption from The Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale (Goodenow, 1993) while the other sections involved items on factors affecting students' sense of belonging and the influences of students' belonging on educational outputs. In the qualitative phase, 20 first-year students (10 on-campus and 10 off-campus) took part in the semi-structure interviews. The results showed that the factors affecting students' sense of belonging to the university were academic factors (classroom comfort and instructor support), social factors (co-curricular involvement, peer connection, faculty support, and campus climate) and environmental factors (campus facilities and living space). Institutional factors, on the other hand, did not contribute to students' sense of belonging. Eventually, the findings revealed that students’ sense of belonging had a significant effect on their academic achievement, motivation and positive well-being. Meanwhile, loneliness and stress were relieved.
Estresse Oxidativo em um Modelo In Vitro de Inflamação Aguda em Células Imunes Periféricas
Authors: Toebe Ana Lidia , Da Rocha Abdallah Suelen , Rodrigues-Conrad Kelly , Kottwitz da Silva Isadora , Caroline Grams Kendra , Cecília Kessler Nunes Viviane , Woutheres Bortolotto Josiane , Bonfanti-Azzolin Gabriela , Parisi Mariana Migliorini 
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Estabelecer um modelo de inflamação aguda in vitro em células imunes periféricas pela exposição ao lipopolissacarídeo (LPS), a fim de avaliar se o ambiente inflamatório gerado através de um produto bacteriano é capaz de, em curto período, modular positivamente a atividade da AChE e induzir alterações oxidativas.Materiais e Métodos: Estudo experimental in vitro onde células mononucleares de sangue periférico (PBMC) de 9 indivíduos saudáveis foram expostas, in vitro, a 100ng/mL de LPS por uma, três e seis horas. Nas PBMC, após a exposição ao LPS, foi avaliada a fosforilação de NFkB, estresse oxidativo e atividade da acetilcolinesterase (AChE).Resultados: Foi constatado que a inflamação induzida por LPS aumentou a fosforilação da subunidade p65 de NFkB em uma hora e diminui os grupamentos tiólicos totais das PBMC em seis horas, sem alterar a peroxidação lipídica e a atividade da AChE. Conclusão: Nosso estudo sustenta a hipótese de que a inflamação, mesmo em curto período, causa um desequilíbrio redox em células imunes.
O PAPEL DA GESTÃO NO CONTEXTO PANDÊMICO:
Authors: Santana Johny Juvino , Alves Francione Charapa 
Published: June 2024

O artigo aborda o impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 sobre a gestão escolar com o fechamento das escolas e a transição para o ensino remoto, em que a gestão enfrentou desafios significativos para garantir a continuidade da Educação. A pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender as principais estratégias utilizadas pela gestão escolar para o enfrentamento dos prejuízos causados pela pandemia da Covid-19 aos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, cujo método é o estudo de caso, realizada em uma escola municipal em Porteiras, Ceará. O texto destaca a importância da adaptação da gestão escolar durante a pandemia, ressaltando a necessidade de repensar práticas e desenvolver habilidades socioemocionais nesse processo. Concluímos que ficou evidente a necessidade premente de adaptação e superação por parte das instituições de ensino, gestores, professores, alunos e famílias. Assim, foi fundamental que os gestores e profissionais da educação buscassem se preparar para enfrentar os desafios do ensino remoto, buscando constantemente formas inovadoras de garantir a qualidade do ensino e da aprendizagem, mesmo em meio às adversidades. Somente através do engajamento coletivo e da colaboração entre todos os atores envolvidos será possível superar os desafios e construir um futuro mais promissor para a educação.
AUTO CRITIC WESTERN WORLDVIEW ABOUT ECONOMIC MAN CONCEPT IN THE NEOCLASSICAL ECONOMIC ERA
Authors: Umam Khoirul , Jakiyudin Ahmad Havid , Roslan Isma Aulia 
Published: June 2024

Western thought’s worldview of the concept of man has influenced much of the theoretical basis of science. Without realizing it, the Western interpretation of the human concept still raises debates just like the concept of the economic man. The West’s failure to understand the concept of the economic man had an impact on economic problems in the neoclassical era. This study aims to analyze the worldview analogy of Western thinking about human nature from various figures and relate it to the context of economic problems in a neoclassical era. This study uses a conceptual approach. Western interpretations of human nature tend to be based on the nature of animals such as rational animals, zoon politicon, and homo sapiens. Meanwhile, in an economic aspect, humans are considered selfish, materialistic, self-interested, greedy, and always want to gain power. The worldview of various Western figures in interpreting human economics leads to the rationality of materialism. It can be said that the Western worldview fails in understanding the human concept. Failure to understand this concept raises complex economic problems in the neoclassical era such as scarcity, climate crisis, poverty, and welfare. Because human nature is uncontrollably exploiting nature through production activities to increase wealth is a main factor.
Tranexamic Acid in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Laungani Dev , Porto Joshua R. , Haase Lucas , Smith Kira , Chen Raymond , Gillespie Robert 
Published: June 2024

Background:
The effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) as an antifibrinolytic agent in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is well documented; however, there remains considerable practice variability concerning the optimal route of administration and dosing protocols concerning the medication's use. Our aim was to conduct a scoping review of the literature regarding the efficacy of various methods of TXA administration in TSA and to identify knowledge gaps that may be addressed.

Methods:
A scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. The PubMed and MEDLINE electronic databases were searched to identify all articles published before March 2023 investigating the administration of TXA in TSA. Randomized controlled trials and cohort studies were included, and data were extracted to capture information regarding intervention details and related outcomes such as blood loss, transfusion needs, and complication rates.

Results:
A total of 15 studies were included in this review. All selected studies used either intravenous (IV) or topical TXA, with 1 study also including a combined approach of both topical and IV TXA. Of the studies that used an IV approach, the most commonly reported favorable outcomes were a reduction in blood volume loss, reduction in hemoglobin or hematocrit change, and decreased drain output. Dosing varied significantly between all identified studies because some used a standard dosing amount in grams or milligrams for all treatment group participants, whereas others used weight-based dosing amounts. All studies that used a weight-based dosing regimen as well as studies using a standard dosing amount between 1,000 and 5,000 mg reported favorable outcomes for postoperative blood loss.

Conclusion:
Both IV and topical TXA clearly demonstrate favorable perioperative hematologic profiles in TSA. Although both approaches have demonstrated a successful association with decreased blood loss and transfusion requirements, there is no definitive benefit to choosing one over the other. Furthermore, the use of oral TXA either in combination or isolation warrants further study in TSA because of its comparable efficacy profiles and significantly lower associated costs of application.
Strategic Forecasting of Renewable Energy Production for Sustainable Electricity Supply: A Machine Learning Approach Considering Environmental, Economic, and Oil Factors in Turkey
Authors: Keskin Abdulkadir , Atalan Yasemin Ayaz , Atalan Abdulkadir 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Providing electricity needs from renewable energy sources is an important issue in the energy policies of countries. Especially changes in energy usage rates make it necessary to use renewable energy resources to be sustainable. The electricity usage rate must be estimated accurately to make reliable decisions in strategic planning and future investments in renewable energy. This study aims to accurately estimate the renewable energy production rate to meet Türkiye's electricity needs from renewable energy sources. For this purpose, well-known Machine Learning (ML) algorithms such as Random Forest (RF), Adaptive Boosting (AB), and Gradient Boosting (GB) were utilized. In obtaining forecast data, 15 variables were considered under the oil resources, environmental parameters, and economic factors which are the main parameters affecting renewable energy usage rates. The RF algorithm performed best with the lowest mean absolute percentage error (MAPE, 0.084%), mean absolute error (MAE, 0.035), root mean square error (RMSE, 0.063), and mean squared error (MSE, 0.004) values in the test dataset. The R2 value of this model is 0.996% and the MAPE value is calculated lower than 10%. The AB model, on the other hand, has the highest error values in the test data set, but still provides an acceptable prediction accuracy. The R2 value was 0.792% and the MAPE value (0.371%) of this model was calculated to be in the range of 20%<MAPE ≤ 50%. This study, with its proposed forecasting models, makes significant contributions to energy policies to develop appropriate policies only for planning the amount of electricity usage needed in the future. In this context, this study emphasizes that renewable energy-based electricity generation transformation should be considered as an important strategic goal in terms of both environmental sustainability and energy security.
Enhanced Single Shot Detector for Small Object Detection in Drone-Capture Scenarios
Authors: Shi Yanxia , Liu Yanrong , Liu Yaru 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Harnessing the remarkable advancements in deep learning, object detection has witnessed a significant leap in performance in recent times. Nevertheless, the detection of small objects remains an intricate task, primarily due to their low resolution and noisy representation, particularly in drone-captured scenarios. In this paper, we introduce an Enhanced Single Shot Detector (ESSD), tailored for the detection of small objects in drone-captured imagery. Acknowledging that larger objects are typically easier to detect than smaller ones, we employ a scale-confusion erasing module to mitigate the noise introduced by larger objects during the detection of smaller ones. Additionally, we devise a neighbor fusion module that effectively integrates semantic information from deeper layers into shallower ones. Our extensive experiments and evaluations on the VisDrone2019-DET benchmark dataset clearly demonstrate the proficiency of ESSD in detecting small objects, exhibiting comparable performance to state-of-the-art approaches.
Endothelial progenitor cell-derived conditioned medium mitigates chronic cerebral ischemic injury through macrophage migration inhibitory factor-activated AKT pathway
Authors: Cheng Ya-Wen , Yang Ling-Yu , Chen Yi-Tzu , Chou Sheng-Che , Chen Kuo-Wei , Chen Yi-Hsing , Deng Chuan-Rou , Chen I-Chin , Chou Wan-Ju , Chang Chen-Chih , Chen Yong-Ren , Hwa Hsiao-Lin , Wang Kuo-Chuan , Kuo Meng-Fai 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
Chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) is considered as a prelude to neurodegeneration. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been implicated in revascularization and vascular repair in ischemic cerebrovascular diseases. However, due to the safety concern and the low survival rate of the transplanted EPCs, interest has shifted toward the paracrine effects of EPCs. In this study, we investigated the effects of EPC-derived conditioned medium (EPC-CM) on the vascular and neurological functional impairments in a rodent model of CCI and the mechanism involved.
Methods
Bilateral internal carotid artery ligation (BICAL) was performed in male Wistar rats to induce CCI. EPC-CM was intracisternally injected one week after BICAL. The cerebral microvasculature and neurobehavior of the rats were examined three weeks after BICAL. The EPC-CM was analyzed by cytokine array to identify factors involved in angiogenesis. The effects and mechanism of the candidate factor in the EPC-CM on CCI was validated in vitro with oxygen-glucose deprivation-injured endothelial cells and EPCs.
Results
EPC-CM significantly improved the vasculature, motor, and cognitive impairments of the BICAL rats. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) was identified as a key factor in EPC-CM involved in angiogenesis and anti-senescence. In vitro study, recombinant MIF protein exhibited similar effects of EPC-CM on EPCs and ECs. These therapeutic effects were decreased by the co-treatment with EPC-CM and MIF-specific antibody both in vivo and in vitro. In addition, we found MIF promoted angiogenesis and anti-senescence via activating the AKT pathway. Inhibiting the AKT pathway diminished the protective effect of MIF in the CCI model in vitro.
Conclusions
We demonstrated that EPC-CM protected the brain from chronic ischemic injury and promoted functional recovery in rats with CCI through the MIF-mediated AKT pathway, which indicated that EPC-CM may serve as a potential agent in the therapy of CCI.
First direct observation of magnetic polarons by small-angle neutron scattering
Authors: Beaudin Gabrielle , Désilets-Benoit Alexandre , Arnold Robert , Samothrakitis Stavros , Stenning Killian , Nicklas Michael , Gerber Simon , Leos Nikola Galvan , Gavilano Jorge , Kenzelmann Michel , Cubitt Robert , Dewhurst Charles , Laver Mark , Bianchi Andrea 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

High temperature superconductors start out as two-dimensional antiferromagnetic Mott insulators. These are then lightly doped, where the motion of these free charges distorts the surrounding Néel order and forms a string of distorted spins in the form of a magnetic polaron. Thus, magnetic polarons are thought to be central to the high-$T_c$ problem. The shape and size of such dynamic magnetic domains can be determined from small angle neutron scattering (SANS). In order to show that magnetic polarons can be detected by SANS we studied the three-dimensional ferromagnetic model system \eu, where the results of other measurements suggest the presence of magnetic polarons. In \eu, just above $T_{\mathrm{C}}$, our experiments show magnetic scattering intensity, which has a Lorentzian dependence on the wave vector, characteristic for the presence of magnetic polarons. Below $T_{\mathrm{C}}$ the polarons merge and most of the observed intensity is due to scattering from domain walls. We were able to extract a correlation length $\xi$ which ranges from 100 to 300~\AA\ for the size of the magnetic polarons. This size is much larger than one would expect for magnetic fluctuations of a 3D Heisenberg ferromagnet, demonstrating the usefulness of SANS for detecting magnetic polarons.
A novel wheat S1-bZIP gene, TabZIP11 confers stress resistance in Arabidopsis
Authors: Zhang Li na , Yu Zhen , Liu Xingyan , Wang Yaoyao , Luo Jing , Wang Yinghong , Yang Ning , Yang Yingli , Xia Chuan , Zhang Lichao , Kong Xiuying 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

The majority of basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor (TF) subgroup S1 play significant regulatory role in response to abiotic stress. However, their functions and underlying molecular mechanisms in abiotic stress responses are less known in wheat (Triticumaestivum L.). In this study, we isolated a TabZIP11 TF, which is from S1 subgroup of wheat bZIP transcription factor. TabZIP11 encodes a nuclear protein without transcriptional activation activity. Transcript of TabZIP11 gene was induced by abscisic acid (ABA), NaCl, and cold stress treatments. Whereas compared with NaCl treatment, TabZIP11 showed a lower expression level under NaCl+LaCl3 condition. We found that calcium-dependent protein kinase1 (TaCDPK1), TaCDPK5, TaCDPK9-1, TaCDPK30 and calcineurin B-like protein (CBL)-CBL-interacting protein kinase31 (TaCIPK31) cooperated with TabZIP11. The overexpression of TabZIP11 ectopically improved salt and freezing tolerances in Arabidopsis. TabZIP11 contributed to salt and freezing tolerance by modulating soluble sugar, proline, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and malondialdehyde (MDA) productions and abiotic stress responsive gene expression levels. TabZIP11 can form both homodimers and heterodimers with itself and group C TabZIP members. The modified yeast one-hybrid analysis confirmed that TabZIP36 significantly enhanced the binding ability of TabZIP11 to the promotor of TaCBF1 gene. Thus, these results suggest that TabZIP11 interacts with TabZIP36 to modulate cold signaling by facilitating the transcriptional activity of c-repeat binding factor (TaCBF1) gene. TabZIP11 functions as a positive regulator of salt stress responses through interacting with TaCDPK1/5/9-1/30 and TaCIPK31.
Has the Covid-19 pandemic altered the frequency of periodontitis? An analysis conducted using Google Trends.
Authors: Üner Devrim Deniz , İzol Bozan Serhat 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
SARS-CoV-2 infection causes permanent damage to various organs and tissues in humans in the long term. The aim of this study is to compare the frequency of searches for the word "periodontitis" on the internet in the period after SARS-CoV-2 infection and in the previous period, using GT (Google Trends), and in this way to indirectly determine whether there is a relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis.
Methods
Using the GT online tool in randomly selected countries and around the world, the word "periodontitis" and the word equivalent to the word "periodontitis" in the language of that country were scanned for a 4-year period before and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and compared.
Results
The M (Mean) of the RSV data of the word "periodontitis" worldwide in the pre-Covid period (between 2015–2019) in Google Trends was detected as 64.11 ± 7.85, MD (Median) was 63, and min and max were 44 and 100, respectively.
Conclusion
In this study, it has been determined that the level of internet searches for the word "periodontitis" has increased compared to the pre-SARS-CoV-2 period since the first occurrence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. This study may provide a causal basis for subsequent clinical studies on this subject.