bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ab. No. 169 ‘Pro-Chest’ a Novel Device to Measure Chest Symmetry
Authors: Devmurari Parth Kumar , Dhoriya Satish , Parmar Kishan , Sabhya Mansi , Bhalodiya Megha , Bhatt Khushbu , Sonagara Divya 
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
Accurate assessment of chest expansion and symmetry is crucial in diagnosing and monitoring various respiratory conditions. Conventional methods like manual measurements, X-ray, and CT-scans, although widely used, have limitations in terms of radiation exposure, cost, and variability in assessor skills. This study introduces a novel device designed to measure chest symmetry more accurately and reliably. The aim of this study was to design, develop, and test a device for measuring chest symmetry, ensuring its reliability and validity against the gold standard manual method.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study involved 200 healthy individuals, aged 18-65, evenly distributed across genders. The device, developed using AutoCAD software and incorporating laser sensors, measures chest expansion in centimeters or millimeters. Its design is based on thoracic function and expert consultations. Testing involved seated participants performing deep breathing exercises, with the device placed on their back and sensors aligned laterally on the thorax. Measurements were repeated three times for accuracy. Data comparison with manual methods was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots. Reliability was assessed through intra-rater, inter-rater, and test-retest reliability using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC).

Result:
The device demonstrated high consistency in chest expansion measurements (left side: 5.2 ± 0.8 cm; right side: 5.1 ± 0.9 cm). It strongly correlated with manual measurements (Pearson’s r = 0.89) and exhibited excellent intra- (ICC = 0.92) and inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.88). Test-retest reliability over one week also indicated high consistency (ICC = 0.90). Participant feedback highlighted the device’s comfort and ease of use.

Conclusion:
The study introduces a reliable, non-invasive, and user-friendly device for measuring chest symmetry. It shows significant potential in clinical and research settings, providing accurate and consistent measurements. Its advantages over traditional methods position it as a valuable tool in respiratory assessment.
Haemoperitoneum due to Spontaneous Bleeding from Uterine Leiomyoma
Authors: Oladimeji Abraham Tunde , Ede Edokpolor Osazuwa , Jeje Emmanuel Ajibola , Oseni Olukayode Azeez 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background:
Uterine leiomyoma is the most common pelvic tumor in women. Grave complications from this benign tumor are infrequent though can be life-threatening. This report is of a rare case of haemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous bleeding from a uterine leiomyoma.

Case Report:
A 36-year-old single female presented with generalized acute abdominal pain and weakness. Clinical examination revealed a distended abdomen with initially stable vital signs. Few hours on admission, her vital signs became unstable. After assiduous resuscitation, abdominopelvic ultrasound scan (USS) and computed tomography imaging of the abdomen showed an intraperitoneal fluid collection and multiple large pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyomata. Emergency laparotomy was performed, and the bleeding blood vessel overlying the anterior surface of the largest pedunculated subserosal leiomyoma was identified and ligated. The uterine myomas were excised completely and histology corroborated the diagnosis of benign leiomyomata. The postoperative period of the patient was uneventful. She was discharged from the hospital without complications on the seventh day of admission.

Conclusion:
Haemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous bleeding of uterine leiomyoma is rare. Surgeons should consider the probability of this complication in women with acute abdominal pain and a history of uterine leiomyoma.
Obstructed Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture Mimicking a Hydropneumothorax: Experience from a Low-resource Setting
Authors: Stephen Ezeanwu Achike , Bolaji Akanni Abdulazeez , Nelson Agagwuncha Onyebuchi , Gold Ikponmwosa , Callise Obi Chukwunyere , Evantherese Nwosu , Oluebube Okeke Chioma , Stephen Nwafor Ogechukwu , Vincent Okwulehie 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Obstructed diaphragmatic rupture, although rare, poses a rare and life-threatening risk and is challenging to diagnose due to its nonspecific symptoms. Timely recognition, early diagnosis, and appropriate management are crucial.

Materials and Methods:
We present a 15-year-old boy who arrived at the emergency with insidious onset of projectile, nonbilious vomiting, and left-sided chest pain with an antecedent history of trauma 10 months before presentation. Radiological assessment initially suggested a left-sided hydropneumothorax with a significant contralateral mediastinal shift. Clinical evaluation was suggestive of diaphragmatic rupture.

Results:
The patient underwent a left thoracotomy during which the herniated stomach, spleen, and omentum were reduced, and the diaphragmatic rupture was repaired.

Conclusion:
Following the procedure, the patient’s condition markedly improved, and he experienced a smooth recovery.
Mycofiltration of urban derived raw stormwater using Lentinus squarrosulus
Authors: Obayagbona Omeregbe Nosa , Dunkwu-Okafor Afamefuna , Odigie Omerede 
Published: June 2024

The physicochemical and microbial attributes of storm water samples prior to and after mycofiltration was determined using routine methods. The preparation of the substrate was done by supplementation of un-fermented sawdust with calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, granulated sugar and wheat offal. The mixture was allowed to undergo composting for 7 days upon which, it was inoculated with Lentinus squarrolsulus spawn and incubated at room temperature. The sample was then passed through a network of mycelia for pollutant removal. The mean TDS and EC concentrations of the raw and mycofiltered samples was 1369.8 ± 4.5 and 516.4 ± 2.9 mg/l as well as 2785.0 ± 4.2 and 1251.0 ± 5.6 µS/cm. Pb, Cu, Cd, Cr and Fe readings for the raw samples were 0.03±0.03mg/l, 0.07±0.03 mg/l, 0.01±0.01mg/l, 0.03±0.01mg/l and 1.00±0.11mg/l. For the mycofiltered samples, the Pb, Cd and Cr were reduced to nil while Cu and Fe decreased to 0.03 ± 0.03 mg/l and 0.47± 0.09 mg/l. The difference between the mean trace metal values recorded for the raw and filtered samples was insignificant (p>0.05). The results indicated that mycofilter derived from L. squarrolsulus mycelia was capable of purifying storm water sample.
Studi Komparasi Pasca Panen Kapulaga (Amomum cardamomum): Desain dan Penerapan SOP, Kualitas Fisik dan Ekonomi Simplisia Kapulaga
Authors: Budiyatul Aliyah  , Endah Puspitojati  , Siti Astuti  
Published: June 2024

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) pasca panen kapulaga ialah panduan/acuan tertulis yang berisikan rangkaian kegiatan pengelolaan hasil panen kapulaga menjadi bentuk simplisia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui langkah-langkah membuat desain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) pasca panen kapulaga, mengetahui perbedaan kegiatan pasca panen, kualitas, dan nilai tambah ekonomi simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di P4S Menoreh Herbal Magelang dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif (mixed methods). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa desain SOP pasca panen kapulaga dibuat menggunakan metode plan, do, check, dan action (PDCA). Terdapat perbedaan kegiatan pasca panen kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen yaitu pada tahap pencucian dan penirisan, pengeringan, penyortiran dan penimbangan akhir, serta pengemasan dan pelabelan. Kualitas simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen berbeda signifikan secara organoleptik (warna, bau, rasa, dan tekstur). Simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen berwarna putih, berbau khas menyengat kapulaga, dan memiliki tekstur berkerut sesuai standar kapulaga yang baik. Sedangkan simplisia kapulaga yang tidak menerapkan SOP berwarna kecoklatan dan berbau segar kurang menyengat. Kualitas organoleptik simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen lebih tinggi dibandingkan simplisia kapulaga yang tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Kadar air simplisia kapulaga menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan dan tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen. Simplisia kapulaga yang menerapkan SOP pasca panen memiliki nilai ekonomi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan yang tidak menerapkan SOP pasca panen.
Comparison of the LEO and CPMA-SP2 techniques for black-carbon mixing-state measurements
Authors: Naseri Arash , Corbin Joel C. , Olfert Jason S. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract. It is necessary to measure the mixing states of light-absorbing carbon (LAC) particles to reduce uncertainties in climate forcing due to particulate from wildfires and biomass combustion. For refractory LAC (normally called refractory black carbon; rBC), such measurements can be made using the single particle soot photometer (SP2). The SP2 measures the incandescent mass of individual particles heated by a 1064 nm laser. The SP2 also monitors single-particle light scattering from rBC plus internally mixed material (e.g., coatings of volatile particulate matter). rBC mixing states can be estimated from SP2 measurements by combining the scattering and incandescence signals. This is the basis of the published methods known as (i) scattering–incandescence lag-time, (ii) leading-edge only (LEO), and (iii) normalized derivative methods. More recently, the tandem centrifugal particle mass analyzer–single particle soot photometer (CPMA-SP2) method has been developed. The CPMA-SP2 method does not rely on the SP2 scattering signals and, therefore truly measures the rBC mass fraction, with no assumptions regarding particle composition or morphology. In this study, we provide the first quantitative comparison of the light-scattering and CPMA-SP2 methods for measuring mixing state. We discuss the upper and lower limits of detection (in terms of both rBC and coatings), temporal resolution, role of counting statistics, and errors associated with the measurements. We use a data set of atmospheric particles sampled at a regional background site (Kamloops about 350 km northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), where the majority of rBC was emitted by seasonal wildfires. In the overall comparison of measurement methods, the CPMA-SP2 method is found to have significantly better systematic uncertainties than the light-scattering methods for wildfire smoke. For example, the light-scattering methods could not quantify coatings on half of the rBC particles, because their light-scattering signals were below the SP2 detection limit. Consequently, the bias in SP2-only estimates of rBC mixing states depends on the size distribution of the rBC particles. Although more accurate, CPMA-SP2 measurements require significantly more time to acquire, whereas SP2-only light-scattering analyses (both LEO and lag-time) can provide near real-time qualitative information representing large rBC particles.
Mapping and characterization of avalanches on mountain glaciers with Sentinel-1 satellite imagery
Authors: Kneib Marin , Dehecq Amaury , Brun Fanny , Karbou Fatima , Charrier Laurane , Leinss Silvan , Wagnon Patrick , Maussion Fabien 
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Avalanches are important contributors to the mass balance of glaciers located in mountain ranges with steep topographies. Avalanches result in localized over-accumulation that is seldom accounted for in glacier models due to the difficulty of quantifying this contribution, let alone the occurrence of avalanches in these remote regions. Here, we developed an approach to semi-automatically map avalanche deposits over long time periods and at scales of multiple glaciers, utilizing imagery from Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR). This approach performs particularly well for scenes acquired in winter and in the morning but can also be used to identify avalanche events throughout the year. We applied this method to map 16 302 avalanche deposits over a period of 5 years at a 6 to 12 d interval over the Mt Blanc massif (European Alps), the Everest (central Himalaya) region, and the Hispar (Karakoram) region. These three survey areas are all characterized by steep mountain slopes but also present contrasting climatic characteristics. Our results enable the identification of avalanche hotspots on these glaciers and allow us to quantify the avalanche activity and its spatio-temporal variability across the three regions. The avalanche deposits are preferentially located at lower elevations relative to the hypsometry of the glacierized catchments and are also constrained to a smaller elevation range at the Asian sites, where they have a limited influence on their extensive debris-covered tongues. Avalanche events coincide with solid precipitation events, which explains the high avalanche activity in winter in the Mt Blanc massif and during the monsoon in the Everest region. However, there is also a time lag of 1–2 months, visible especially in the Everest region, between the precipitation and avalanche events, indicative of some snow retention on the mountain headwalls. This study therefore provides critical insights into these mass redistribution processes and tools to account for their influence on glacier mass balance.
Improvements to the dynamic wake meandering model by incorporating the turbulent Schmidt number
Authors: Brugger Peter , Markfort Corey D. , Porté-Agel Fernando 
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Predictions of the dynamic wake meandering model (DWMM) were compared to flow measurements of a scanning Doppler lidar mounted on the nacelle of a utility-scale wind turbine. We observed that the wake meandering strength of the DWMM agrees better with the observation, if the incoming mean wind speed is used as advection velocity for the downstream transport, while a better temporal agreement is achieved with an advection velocity slower than the incoming mean wind speed. A subsequent investigation of the lateral wake transport revealed differences to the passive tracer assumption of the DWMM in addition to a non-passive downstream transport reported in earlier studies. We propose to include the turbulent Schmidt number in the DWMM to improve (i) the consistency of the model physics and (ii) the prediction quality. Compared to the observations, the thus modified DWMM showed a root-mean-square error reduction by 2 % for mean velocity deficit and 1 % for the turbulence intensity, relative to the unmodified DWMM, in addition to better temporal agreement of the dynamics. This is in contrast to an error increase of 35 % and 36 % if only a more accurate downstream transport velocity is used without including the turbulent Schmidt number.
KADYRBECH DELOKAROV: A PROMINENT SCHOLAR AND OUTSTANDING METHODOLOGIST
Authors: Антонов В.И. 
Published: June 2024

В статье, посвященной 70-летию со дня рождения К.Х. Делокарова, автором в развернутом виде дается творческий портрет известного российского ученого-философа и методолога науки. Показано, что научное творчество ученого было обусловлено широтой его интеллектуальных интересов, качественной теоретико-методологической подготовкой, наличием оригинального эпистемеологического опыта осмысления философских проблем точных, гуманитарных и естественных наук. Диалектическое понимание бытия природы и человека сопрягается с его нравственно-этическими метапринципами, фундирующими уникальный образ ученого, мыслителя и педагога. При этом портрет репрезентирован не только в фокусе его научно-педагогической деятельности, с учетом его научных трудов, учебных работ, но и, что немаловажно, через призму личностных качеств, индивидуальных черт ученого. В статье поисково-исследовательский, креативный характер его натуры показан, наряду с собственно научным творчеством, и на другом интересном примере практического плана.
In the article dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the birth of K. Delokarov, the author provides a detailed creative portrait of the famous Russian scholar, philosopher and methodologist. At the same time, the portrait is represented not only in the focus of his academic and pedagogical activities, taking into account his scholarly works and educational works, but also, importantly, through the prism of the personal qualities and individual traits of the scientist. The article shows the search-and-research, creativity of his nature, along with scientific creativity itself, and another interesting example of a practical plan.
MEMORY POLITICS AS A TOOL FOR FORMING REGIONAL IDENTITY: THE CONTENT ANALYSIS METHOD
Authors: МИХАЙЛОВ А.П. , РУНАЕВ Т.А. 
Published: June 2024

В статье отмечается, что в полиэтничном Краснодарском крае на современном этапе развития фиксируется несколько вариантов региональной идентичности (казачья, городская, адыго-шапсугская, причерноморская), носители которых находятся в разной степени комплиментарности по отношению друг к другу и обладают неодинаковыми представлениями о прошлом. В результате перед региональными властями возникает все большая потребность в проведении системной политики, направленной на сохранение исторической памяти. Поэтому целью предлагаемой статьи является выявление консолидирующего потенциала политики памяти в Краснодарском крае, направленной на укрепление гражданского единства российского общества посредством воспроизводства целостной региональной идентичности и использования ресурса отечественных коммеморативных практик с учетом этнокультурной специфики Кубани. Для этого осуществляется контент-анализ 450 постов официальных сообществ региональных и муниципальных органов власти Краснодарского края в социальной сети «ВКонтакте», оставленных за период с 2021 по 2023 гг. В результате делается вывод, что сегодня, наряду с образом Великой Отечественной войны, центральное место в репертуаре политики памяти занимает новая тема – специальная военная операция (СВО).
This paper explores several variants of regional identity existing in the multiethnic Krasnodar Territory today (Cossack, urban, Adygo-Shapsug, Black Sea). The members of these identities are in varying degrees of complementarity with each other and have different ideas about the past. As a result, there is an increasing need for the regional authorities to conduct a systematic memory policy. Therefore, the purpose of the proposed paper is to identify the consolidating potential of the memory policy in the Krasnodar Territory, aimed at the formation of a civic unity in the form of an integral regional identity. To do this, a content analysis is carried out of 450 posts of official communities of regional and municipal authorities on the VKontakte social network from the period between 2021 and 2023. As a result, it is concluded that today, along with the image of the Great Patriotic War, a new theme occupies a central place in the repertoire of memory politics – a special military operation.
The Operation Logic of Constructing China's National Original IP to Empower the Peripheral Design of Game Brands: Based on the Case Investigation of Mihoyo
Authors: Li Jinyuan 
Published: June 2024

Game original IP, especially China's national original IP, has become a new momentum in the game industry, and with the attention of game companies to IP cultivation, the IP derivatives market has also developed accordingly. The construction of game brand's national original IP and the application of construction results are two important stages to realize the design of China's national original IP-empowered brand peripheral products, and the summary and analysis of a set of thinking models will intuitively show the operational logic of empowerment, which will help the original innovative dissemination of Chinese traditional culture through interactive media works such as games, and guide the smooth promotion of brand IP marketing. This paper uses a case study of Genshin Impact IP under Mihoyo brand, summarizes the thinking model according to the topic of this paper by progressively studying the IP construction logic and the application mode of IP empowerment peripheral products after construction, sorts out the IP architecture and the general theoretical logic of each stage of the task, summarizes the core "carrier + concept" of national original IP construction, and discusses in detail the thinking factors and methodologies of national original IP construction in the main work IP stage, derivative IP stage, and peripheral product service stage.
Interleukin 12 correlates with performance, metabolism, and acid-base balance during physical exercise
Authors: Castilho Ione Vieira , Gonçalves Luis Carlos Oliveira , Nahon Roberto Lohn , Verli Márcio Vinicius de Abreu , Lopes Jaqueline Santos Silva , França Eduardo Luzia , França Adenilda Cristina Honório , Magalhães Neto Aníbal Monteiro 
Published: June 2024

Exercise has become a tool for understanding immunometabolism. To investigate the acute impact of a treadmill running test on immunometabolism. Ten male subjects participated in treadmill protocol with progressively increased until exhaus-tion, having an average time of 14 minutes. The treadmill protocol with progressively increased until exhaustion induced ∆% in IL-12 of 160%, lactate of 607%, glucose of 58%, pH of -3%, BE of -529%, bicarbonate of - 58%, and anion gap of 232%. It was observed that the lower the -∆% in IL-12, the greater the phase to reach the anaerobic threshold (AT) in Km/h and the time to reach this same threshold, and the opposite was also true, confirmed by the Spearman test. Other correlations were observed: between post-IL-12 and pre-anion gap, post-IL-12 and post-chloride, IL-12-∆% and post-anion gap, and IL-12-∆% and post-lactate, pre-IL-12 and post-anion gap, post-IL-12 and pre-LDH, post-IL-12 and post-LDH, post-IL -12 and BE post, post-IL-12 and post bicarbonate, and post-IL-12 and post pH. The AT was reached in 7:52 minutes, in the 14.9 km/h phase, with a heart rate of 163 BPM, an power of 524 W, and a VO2 of 3.12 l.min. A correlation between IL-12, performance, metabolism, and blood acid-base balance is sug-gested. It was possible to infer that, even with a relatively small but extremely homogeneous sample, the behavior of IL-12 could explain 74% of the anion gap behavior.
RESPON TANAMAN TEMBAKAU (Nicotiana tabacum L.) WHITE BURLEY LUMAJANG VARIETAS TN 90 SETELAH APLIKASI PGPR
Authors: Sagita Radea Lover , Rahmawati Rahmawati 
Published: June 2024

Produksi tanaman tembakau memiliki kontribusi yang cukup besar sebagai pendapatan negara. Terdapat masalah khususnya pada proses budidaya tanaman tembakau tidak sedikit dari petani masih menggunakan bahan ataupun pupuk kimia (anorganik) yang menyebabkan kualitas tanah menjadi masam. Alternatif solusi dari penggunaan pupuk kimia salah satunya dengan pemberian PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman tembakau (Nicotiana tabacum L.) White Burley Lumajang Varietas TN 90. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok Non Faktorial (RAKNF) dengan menggunakan 4 perlakuan, meliputi (kontrol menggunakan pupuk NPK, Za dan KNO3, PGPR konsentrasi 30 ml/l, PGPR konsentrasi 60 ml/l, PGPR konsentrasi 90 ml/l). Analisis data menggunakan ANOVA yang dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut BNT 5%. Pemberian PGPR dengan berbagai konsentrasi (30 ml/L, 60 ml/L dan 90 ml/L) tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata pada parameter pengamatan tinggi tanaman dan diameter batang pada tembakau White Burley Lumajang varietas TN 90, sehingga disarankan ada penelitian lebih lanjut tentang penambahan konsentrasi pemberian PGPR yang akan diaplikasikan pada tembakau.