bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Emotion dysregulation in insomnia disorder: the possible role of psychiatric comorbidity
Authors: Jansson-Fröjmark Markus , Hossain Samiul 
Published: May 2024

AimThe purpose of this study was to investigate the link between emotion dysregulation and insomnia disorder as well as the possible role of psychiatric comorbidity on the association. More specifically, the aim was to examine whether the elevations in emotion dysregulation in insomnia are dependent on co-occurring psychiatric comorbidity, in this study defined as anxiety disorders and/or major depression.MethodsFour diagnostically differing groups with 25 participants in each were recruited: normal sleep, normal sleep with psychiatric comorbidity, insomnia disorder, and insomnia disorder with psychiatric comorbidity. The 100 study participants completed self-report scales and items assessing socio-demographic parameters, symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, and depression, generic emotion regulation, and insomnia-specific emotion regulation.ResultsConcerning generic emotion regulation, the results showed that psychiatric comorbidity, but not insomnia, was associated with elevations in generic emotion dysregulation. Psychiatric comorbidity was distinctly related to elevations in non-acceptance, goals, and impulse domains (d = 1.09–1.22). Regarding insomnia-specific emotion regulation, the findings demonstrated that insomnia, with or without psychiatric comorbidity, was related to heightened use of insomnia-associated emotion dysregulation strategies. Insomnia was uniquely associated with elevated unhelpful beliefs about sleep and safety behaviors (d = 1.00–1.04).ConclusionThe current findings support the notion that insomnia is associated with specific, but not generic, emotion dysregulation strategies. These results have relevance for the conceptualization of the role of emotion dysregulation in insomnia and the clinical management of insomnia.
The impact of improper waste disposal on human health and the environment: a case of Umgungundlovu District in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa
Authors: Raphela Tlou , Manqele Nelisiwe , Erasmus Mariana 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionWaste generation has increased drastically around the world in recent decades, with less than 20% of waste recycled each year, and one-third of all food produced wasted. With Sustainable Development Goal 12 advocating for changing how we consume, produce, and dispose of items, the cruciality of driving a more sustainable future lies in how we dispose of our waste.MethodologyThis study assessed the impacts of improper waste disposal on human health and the environment in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa. The study applied a mixed-method pragmatic research approach, using Statistical Package for Social Scientists, and applied a series of Chi-Squared tests of independence, regression, and descriptive statistics to analyse data. This study has shed light on the complex dynamics surrounding the respondents’ awareness and perception of risks associated with improper waste disposal.ResultsWhile a fair level of knowledge exists concerning the general risks, there are notable gaps in understanding specific aspects of human health risks related to improper waste disposal. Furthermore, the study findings highlight a critical disparity in awareness regarding specific human health risks associated with improper waste disposal.DiscussionThis study has shed light on the complex dynamics surrounding the respondents’ awareness and perception of risks associated with improper waste disposal. This underscores the importance of enhancing public education and outreach programs to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the potential dangers to human health. The study municipality should explore sustainable waste management practices to mitigate the economic burden posed by increased waste generation.
Volunteer programs, empowerment, and life satisfaction in Jordan: mapping local knowledge and systems change to inform public policy and science diplomacy
Authors: Panter-Brick Catherine , Qtaishat Lina , Eggerman Jannik Joseph , Thomas Honey , Kumar Praveen , Dajani Rana 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionVolunteering in the community is thought to provide unique benefits to people who experience limited engagement in society. In the global South, volunteer programs are often framed as empowering women and benefiting the poor, without empirical evidence or systematic investigation of what this means from a local perspective. For this reason, it is critical to represent stakeholder knowledge, understand how change happens systemically, and reduce cultural bias in scientific inquiry and public policy. As such, efforts to respect diverse narratives and problem-solving approaches are key to science diplomacy – they help us understand cultural relevance, program efficacy, and for whom a program is considered transformative.Methods and resultsThis study shows how Syrian refugee and Jordanian women, living in resource-poor families, articulated (i) concepts of empowerment and life satisfaction and (ii) the benefits of engaging in community-based volunteering programs. Through engaging in a participatory methodology known as Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping, women generated visual representations of these constructs and cause-and-effect reasoning. They identified several dimensions of empowerment (e.g., cultural, financial, and psychological empowerment) and several meanings of life satisfaction (e.g. adaptation, acceptance, and contentment). They also mapped connections between variables, identifying those that might catalyze change. We were specifically interested in evaluating understandings of We Love Reading, a program that trains volunteers to become changemakers in their local community. In simulations, we modelled how employment, education, money, and volunteering would drive system change, with notable results on cultural empowerment.DiscussionThrough visual maps and scenarios of change, the study demonstrates a participatory approach to localizing knowledge and evaluating programs. This is key to improving scientific enquiry and public policy.
Morphology, morphometry, and phylogeny of the protozoan parasite, Eimeria labbeana-like (Apicomplexa, Eimeriidae), infecting Columba livia domestica
Authors: Albasyouni Shurug , Abdel-Gaber Rewaida , Al Quraishy Saleh , Al-Shaebi Esam M. , Mohammed Osama B. 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionEimeria spp. are intracellular protozoan parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa causing economic losses to various wild and domestic animals. An eimerian species infecting Columba livia domestica was identified in this study.MethodsA total of 15 faecal samples were examined by floatation technique, a prevalence rate of 60% was reported. Eimerian oocysts were sporulated in 2.5% potassium dichromate solution then identified using morphological and molecular (DNA amplification of the 18S rRNA and ITS-1 genes) diagnostic techniques.ResultsSporulated oocysts were identified as Eimeria labbeana-like, after morphometry with typical bi-layered wall with spherical to subspherical oocysts morphology. A polar granule is present, but no micropyle or oocyst residuum. Sporocysts are elongated ovoidal with stieda body. Sporocyst residuum with many granules and sporozoites with refractile bodies and nucleus. Both 18S rRNA and ITS-1 sequences have been deposited in GenBank database. DNA sequences from the partial 18S rRNA generated from the oocysts were found to be related to eimerian and isosporan parasites found in domestic pigeons. For the first time, ITS-1 sequences for E. labbeana-like were provided.ConclusionThe necessity of using molecular techniques to describe pigeon intestinal coccidian parasites in conjunction with traditional morphology-based tools was emphasized in this work in order to understand the biology of such parasites.
Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium in wild rodents from the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region and Liaoning Province, China: assessing host specificity and the potential for zoonotic transmission
Authors: Liu Li , Xu Qunfang , Jiang Aiying , Zeng Fansheng , Zhao Wei , Tan Feng 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionWild rodents are key hosts for Cryptosporidium transmission, yet there is a dearth of information regarding their infection status in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region and Liaoning Province of China. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and genetic characteristics of Cryptosporidium among wild rodents residing in these two provinces.MethodsA total of 486 rodents were captured, and fresh feces were collected from each rodent’s intestine for DNA extraction. Species identification of rodents was performed through PCR amplification of the vertebrate cytochrome b (cytb) gene. To detect the presence of Cryptosporidium in all fecal samples, PCR analysis and sequencing of the partial small subunit of the ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene were performed.ResultsFour species of rodents were identified: Rattus norvegicus, Mus musculus, Apodemus agrarius, and Cricetulus barabensis. Positive results for Cryptosporidium were obtained for 9.2% (18/195), 6.6% (7/106), 5.6% (5/89), and 6.3% (6/96) of these rodents, respectively, with an average infection rate of 7.4% (36/486). The identification revealed the presence of five Cryptosporidium species, C. ubiquitum (n = 8), C. occultus (n = 5), C. muris (n = 2), C. viatorum (n = 1), and C. ratti (n = 1), along with two Cryptosporidium genotypes: Rat genotype III (n = 10) and Rat genotype IV (n = 9).DiscussionBased on the molecular evidence presented, the wild rodents investigated were concurrently infected with zoonotic (C. muris, C. occultus, C. ubiquitum and C. viatorum) as well as rodent-adapted (C. ratti and Rat genotype III and IV) species/genotypes, actively participating in the transmission of cryptosporidiosis.
Prebiotic fiber blend supports growth and development and favorable digestive health in puppies
Authors: McGrath Allison P. , Motsinger Laura A. , Brejda John , Hancock Leslie 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionA healthy gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome has been shown to be essential for proper nutrient absorption and metabolism, maintenance of intestinal epithelial integrity and osmolarity, gut immunomodulation, and overall health. One of the most effective ways to promote a healthy GI microbiome is through dietary interventions, such as the addition of prebiotics. Prebiotics are substrates that are selectively utilized by the host GI microbiome through fermentation to confer a health benefit. However, research on prebiotics in companion animals is limited, especially in growing animals. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the effects of a novel prebiotic fiber blend on key parameters related to intestinal health and growth in puppies.MethodsTwenty-two puppies at least 4 months of age but not older than 10 months were fed a commercially available dry food during a prefeed period, and then fed a similarly formulated test food with the addition of the prebiotic fiber blend for a minimum of 90 days. Serum and fecal samples were collected at the end of the prefeed period and throughout the test period.ResultsPuppies fed the test food grew as expected for puppies of this age. Complete blood count and serum chemistry analyses were clinically normal for all animals. Fecal score increased linearly, fecal moisture decreased linearly, and pH exhibited a cubic trend throughout the study duration. There was a linear increase in short-chain fatty acids throughout the study, which is associated with favorable digestive and overall health. The inflammatory cytokine interleukin-7 decreased linearly and interleukin-18 trended towards linear decrease.ConclusionThis study showed that puppies continued to grow and develop normally, and experienced serum and stool characteristics indicative of improved GI health when fed a growth food fortified with a novel prebiotic fiber blend. Furthermore, these results contribute to the overall understanding of the effects of prebiotics on the GI health of growing companion animals.
Multivalued Variational Inequalities with Generalized Fractional Φ-Laplacians
Authors: Le Vy Khoi 
Published: May 2024

In this article, we examine variational inequalities of the form ⟨A(u),v−u⟩+⟨F(u),v−u⟩≥0,∀v∈Ku∈K,, where A is a generalized fractional Φ-Laplace operator, K is a closed convex set in a fractional Musielak–Orlicz–Sobolev space, and F is a multivalued integral operator. We consider a functional analytic framework for the above problem, including conditions on the multivalued lower order term F such that the problem can be properly formulated in a fractional Musielak–Orlicz–Sobolev space, and the involved mappings have certain useful monotonicity–continuity properties. Furthermore, we investigate the existence of solutions contingent upon certain coercivity conditions.
MR-COV 19: ANDROID-BASED COVID-19 RISK PREDICTION APPLICATION WITH SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY TESTS
Authors: Riviwanto Muchsin , Muslim Burhan , Wijayantono Wijayantono 
Published: May 2024

Background. Therefore, the development and use of accurate predictors of susceptibility for COVID-19 prognosis will be beneficial for COVID-19 risk management, and will help reduce case and mortality rates. The aim of this researcher is to build an Android-based MR-Cov-19 application in order to reduce the impact of the spread of disease and increase community resilience against COVID-19.
Method. This study uses the prototype method in designing and building applications. To test this application, researchers conducted an android-based MR-Cov-19 screening test on 30 communities for self-assessment and 30 for institutional assessment in Padang City from July to August 2022, whose data were then tested for validity and reliability. This method is a 2x2 tabulation diagnostic confirmation tool that produces sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, and prevalence
Result. The MR-Cov19 application can determine the risk of covid-19. The MR-Cov19 application has been tested for validity and reliability using the android-based MR-Cov 19 test with 77.8% and 71.4% results. Based on the Positive Predictive Value (NPP) test, the results show 53.8% and the Negative Predictive Value (NPN) 88.2%, meaning that the NPP value is lower than the NPN

Conclusion. This MR-Cov19 application was built using android studio programming which can detect an individual at risk of covid-19. This android-based EPDS design has a home screen form design, a questionnaire form design and a result form design. This application displays results based on the multiplication of weights and scores for vulnerability, exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity.
استخدامات الجمهور الأردني للبرامج التلفزيونية التي تبث على صفحات الفيسبوك والإشباعات المتحققة منها
Authors: Alawneh Hatem Saleem Nahar , Al-Qudah Areen Amer Mohammed 
Published: May 2024

الأهداف: هدفت الدّراسة إِلى تعرُّف استخدامات الجمهور الأردني للبرامج التّلفزيونية التي تبث على صفحات الفيسبوك, وتعرُّف التأثيرات الناتجة عن هذه الاستخدامات وإِلى الإشباعات التي تحققها.
المنهجية: تنتمي الدّراسة إلى الدراسات الوصفية التي استخدمت منهج المسح وأداة الاستبانة، حيث تم توزيعها على عينة متاحة بلغت (420) مفردة تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية، وتم تصنيف مستوى الإشباعات والتأثيرات إلى منخفض بمتوسط حسابي: (1-1.67)، متوسط (1.68-2.34)، ومرتفع (2.35-3).
النتائج: توصلت الدّراسة إِلى أن نصف أفراد العينة يشاهدون البرامج التّلفزيونية عبر خاصيّة البث المباشر على صفحات الفيسبوك بنسبة (47.1%) من أفراد العينة. وبينت النتائج أن التّأثيرات المعرفية والسّلوكية والوجدانية النّاجمة عن مشاهدة الجمهور الأردني للبرامج التّلفزيونية التي تبث على صفحات الفيسبوك جاءت بمستوى متوسط (المتوسط الحسابي 1.96، الانحراف المعياري 0.62). كما أوضحت النتائج أن الإشباعات المتحققة لدى الجمهور الأردني من مشاهدة البرامج التّلفزيونية التي تبث على صفحات الفيسبوك جاءت بمستوى متوسط (المتوسط الحسابي 2.02، الانحراف المعياري 0.66).
الخلاصة: لوحظ أن التأثيرات الناتجة عن مشاهدة الجمهور الأردني للبرامج التلفزيونية عبر خاصية البث المباشر جاءت متوسطة. لذلك، أوصت الدراسة هيئة الإعلام المرئي والمسموع الأردنية بمتابعة التطورات المتسارعة لخاصية البث المباشر على صفحات الفيسبوك وتوظيفها بما يخدم القنوات التلفزيونية ويساهم في انتشار برامجها. كما توصي بتشجيع القنوات على بث برامجها التلفزيونية المختلفة من خلال صفحاتها على الفيسبوك لتلبي كافة حاجات الجمهور، وهكذازيادة التأثيرات المتعلقة بها.
الأبعاد السياسية والاقتصادية والأمنية لأزمة المياه في الشرق الأوسط
Authors: Bani Salameh Mohammed Torki 
Published: May 2024

الأهداف: تسعى هذه الدراسة إلى تعرف أبعاد أزمة المياه في الشرق الأوسط سياسيا وأمنيا، وتعرف أسبابها، وبواعث الصراع على مصادر المياه في هذه المنطقة.
المنهجية: استخدمت الدراسة المنهجين التاريخي والوصفي التحليلي، لدراسة الجذور التاريخية لمشكلة المياه، وتحليل واقع الأمن المائي في الوطن العربي. ووظفت المنهج القانوني الذي يركز على تحليل النصوص القانونية والاتفاقيات الدولية المتعلقة بتقيسم مياه الأنهار الدولية.
النتائج: توصلت الدراسة إلى أن الصراع على حقوق المياه هو باختصار صراع للسيطرة على مصادر المياه وكيفية تقاسمها، وهذا الصراع له أبعاد سياسية وحضارية واجتماعية واقتصادية، وأن منطقة الشرق الأوسط تمثل بؤرة الصراع المائي نتيجة لزيادة عدد السكان فيها، وتطور استخدامات مصادر المياه وندرتها. وعليه، فإن مشكلة المياه لها جوانب قانونية وسياسية واقتصادية، وهذا يفترض أن تُحلّ وفق قواعد القانون الدولي. وفي ظل ندرة الموارد المائية في العالم العربي، فيمكن أن تؤدي المنافسة على مصادرها المحدودة إلى النظر إليها بوصفها مسألة أمن قومي؛ لارتباط الأمن المائي بالأمن الاقتصادي والاجتماعي والسياسي.
الخلاصة: نظرًا إلى أنّ المياه هي المورد الأساسي والمتكامل لجميع النشاطات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية والبيئية، ومن ضمنها الغذاء، والطاقة، والتطور الصناعي، والنقل، وصحة الإنسان، فإنها تستدعي النظر إلى قضيتها بوصفها مسألة حياة أو موت في العالم العربي، وجزءا أساسيا من الأمن القومي العربي، والأمن الدولي. فمشكلة المياه قضية إقليمية ودولية، ولابد من حلها بالتعاون الإقليمي والدولي، والسعي لإيجاد شراكة حقيقة لتنمية الموارد المائية وتطويرها، وترشيد استعمالها، للإسهام في حل العديد من القضايا الشائكة، كقضايا التطور الاقتصادي، والأمن والحدود والبيئة وغيرها.
Kecerdasan Buatan (Artificial Intelegence) Dalam Pendidikan
Authors: Siti Karimah Iim , Hendriani Ani , Ningtyas Panreppi Mustika , Kusnadi Uus , Hendrawan Budi , Prima Putra Yoga , Mulyana Agus , Herlambang Yusuf Tri 
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan teknologi kecerdasan buatan telah menjadi bagian dari kehidupan umat manusia, dan telah menjadi faktor kunci dalam mengubah pendidikan. Oleh sebab itu, kemampuan untuk menciptakan dan mengembangkan pembelajaran inovatif untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pembelajaran mandiri melalui bantuan teknologi kecerdasan buatan menjadi sebuah keniscayaan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi dan mengkaji secara kritis tentang teknologi kecerdasan buatan dalam pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi pustaka dengan kajian teoretis untuk menggali informasi dari berbagai sumber literatur tentang teknologi kecerdasan buatan dalam pendidikan. Berdasarkan hasil kajian pustaka yang telah dilakukan disimpulkan bahwa keberadaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan telah berkontribusi sebagai agen, platform, dan analitik dalam beragam konteks dalam disiplin ilmu dalam pendidikan. Namun demikian, para pendidik perlu mencari cara untuk memasukkan pertimbangan etis ke dalam desain dan implementasi pendidikan berbasis teknologi kecerdasan buatan dengan penuh perhatian dan tanggung jawab. Sebab, selain memberi kontribusi besar terhadap pendidikan, teknologi kecerdasan buatan dapat memberi masalah yang kompleks pada beberapa aspek etis yang memerlukan dialog berkelanjutan dan pengambilan keputusan yang tepat. Oleh sebab itu, perlu adanya pembinaan nilai etika dan moral secara berkelanjutan yang harus dilakukan di lingkungan akademik untuk memastikan teknologi kecerdasan buatan dimanfaatkan untuk tujuan etis dan bertanggung jawab.
Oral Clinical Findings in Cadaver with Tuberculosis: A Case Report
Authors: Azizah Anna , Wahyu Nadilla I. , Rahmadhani Ayu , Soedarsono Nurtami , Yuniastuti Mindya , Suhartono Antonius W. , Syarifudin Mohammad A. , Fonataba Anthon G. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a long-lasting infectious disease that usually affects the lungs (pulmonary TB), but can also affect other organs and systems (extra-pulmonary TB). Oral TB is uncommon, particularly primary oral tuberculosis which predominantly affects young adults, and the tongue is the site most frequently affected. This case report aimed to discuss the manifestation of TB in the hard palate, focusing on observation from a cadaver and providing a thorough analysis of the oral clinical symptoms. We reported a case of unidentified 42-year-old female body that was found dead and brought to Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital for an autopsy. Poor oral hygiene was found. In the palate, there was bone defect on palatum durum regio teeth 21 22 near to the incisive foramen. Pink teeth was discovered in the anterior part of the lower jaw. Based on the autopsy report, the cause of death was tuberculosis. In conclusion, although tuberculosis of the palate is infrequent, it should be included as a potential cause of palatal perforation during diagnostic evaluations. Additionally, it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the primary site of tuberculosis in cases involving palatal tuberculosis.
Keywords: oral tuberculosis; palatal perforation; pink teeth phenomenon
Analisis Leukosit Urine Dipstik dan Kultur Bakteri Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus di Kota Ternate
Authors: Nurdin Erpi , Zuchrullah Mukhtasyam , Nasarudin Sandi 
Published: May 2024

Latar Belakang: Penderita diabetes mellitus dengan pengendalian diabetes yang buruk umumnya akan menyebabkan terjadinya infeksi saluran kemih. Adanya infeksi ini dapat memperburuk pengendalian glukosa darah.
Metode: Merupakan penelitian deskriptif yakni untuk mendapatkan gambaran leukosit urine dipstick dan kultur bakteri pada pasien diabetes mellitus di Kota Ternate. Hasil penelitian diperoleh responden perempuan 21 orang (66%) dan laki-laki 11 orang (34%), serta frekuensi umur kategori lansia akhir lebih dominan yaitu 13 orang (41%).
Hasil: Berdasarkan lama menderita diabetes mellitus dengan >10 tahun sebanyak 20 orang (63%). Frekuensi glukosa darah meningkat berdasarkan pemeriksaan Point of Care Testing (POCT) yaitu 23 orang (72%). Hasil kultur urine pasien diabetes mellitus diperoleh rerata angka bakteri urine 6,3.103 CFU/mL dengan interpretasi kemungkinan Infeksi Saluran Kemih (ISK) yaitu 11 orang (34%) dan 6,0.101 CFU/mL dengan interpretasi tidak ISK sebanyak 21 orang (66%).
Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan 3 responden (9%) dengan hasil nilai leukosit positif disertai dengan adanya kemungkinan ISK, dan 8 responden (25%) dengan hasil nilai leukosit negatif namun ada kemungkinan ISK. Ditemukan 11 responden (34%) dengan glukosa darah meningkat disertai dengan adanya kemungkinan ISK, serta 3 responden (9%) dengan glukosa darah meningkat disertai nilai leukosit positif.
TERAPI AURICULAR ACUPRESSURE (AA) PADA PASIEN ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUCEMIA (ALL) DENGAN KONSTIPASI : STUDI KASUS
Authors: Utami Maria Putri Sari , Kusuma Prima Daniyati , Sofiatun Sofiatun 
Published: May 2024

Acute Lymphoblastic Leucemia (ALL) merupakan penyakit keganasan sel darah yang berasal dari sumsum tulang dan ditandai dengan poliferasi maligna sel leukosit immature yang terlihat adanya pertumbuhan sel abnormal. Salah satu masalah yang muncul pada pasien ALL adalah konstipasi, Hal ini disebabkan karena pengaruh terapi farmakologi dari obat opioid dan analgesik. Konstipasi dapat diatasi dengan terapi non farmakologi yaitu Auricular Acupressure (AA). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keefektifan terapi Auricular Acupressure (AA), dalam mengatasi konstipasi pada pasien ALL. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian diketahui sebelum diberikan terapi AA perut puncit, teraba keras dan bunyi perut pekak, auskultasi bising usus 5x/menit, sedangkan setelah diberikan terapi AA klien bisa BAB dan terjadi perubahan pada abdomen tidak buncit (datar), perut lembek (tidak keras), bunyi perut timpani, bising usus 11x/menit dan terjadi peningkatan peristaltik usus. Penerapan terapi AA memberikan efek positif terhadap kondisi klien, penerapan terapi AA secara rutin dan didukung dengan mengkonsumsi buah papaya efektif dalam mengatasi konstipasi pada pasien ALL