bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Serum Visfatin Level in Psoriasis Patients: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Minh Vinh Ngo , Chau Nguyen Nguyen Quach , Trinh Hoang Kim Tu , Xuan Hoang Ngo 
Published: June 2024

Background
Adipokines play imperative roles in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Among the adipokines, visfatin is attracting more attention in the clinical setting of dermatology.

Objective
The study aims to evaluate the serum visfatin level in psoriasis patients compared to the non-psoriasis individuals.

Material and Methods
This case-control study involved 40 psoriasis patients and 40 non-psoriasis individuals from January to October, 2023, at the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Hospital of Dermato-Venereology. The diagnosis of psoriasis was based on clinical signs and symptoms. Visfatin level was spectrophotometrically measured using an Enzym-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit. Afterward, data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.

Results
We recorded a significantly higher visfatin level in the psoriasis group than the controls (49.8 ± 26.04 versus 13.07 ±12.44, p-value <0.001). The cut-off threshold of visfatin level to differentiate psoriasis from non-psoriasis was 21.7 ng/ml with a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 85% (AUC = 0.929). We also found a positive correlation between visfatin level and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score (r = 0.704; p <0.001).

Conclusion
Our study indicated the link between serum level of visfatin and psoriasis. Visfatin is a potential biomarker in diagnosing psoriasis and classifying the disease’s severity. In further cohort studies and clinical trials, the adipokine can be validated for its use in psoriasis.
Sparfloxacin/Gold Nanoparticles Modified Electrochemical Sensor for the Determination of Dopamine
Authors: Balaji Sai Vishnu , Magesh Vasanth , Arya Sandeep , Sundramoorthy Ashok 
Published: June 2024

Background:
The development of facile, reliable, and sensitive electrochemical sensors for neurotransmitter
detection is of utmost importance in biomedical research.

Objectives:
In this study, we proposed a novel approach for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using
sparfloxacin as a reducing and stabilizing agent and further utilized as-prepared AuNPs for the construction
of an electrochemical sensor to detect dopamine.

Methods:
The synthesis of AuNPs was achieved through a simple method where sparfloxacin acted as both a
reducing and stabilizing agent. The AuNPs were investigated by using UV-visible spectroscopy, field emission
scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), elemental mapping (Emap),
and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

Results:
The synthesised AuNPs were used to develop an electrochemical sensor for the detection of dopamine
molecules. The fabricated electrochemical sensor demonstrated remarkable sensitivity and selectivity
toward dopamine sensing. This sensor exhibited a good linear detection of dopamine in micromolar concentrations.
Moreover, the sensor showed excellent stability and reproducibility.

Conclusion:
This novel electrochemical sensor holds significant potential for practical applications in neuroscience
and clinical diagnosis, offering a rapid and sensitive method for dopamine detection. The utilization
of sparfloxacin/AuNPs provides a promising avenue for the development of advanced electrochemical sensors
with enhanced performance and wider applications in the detection of other neurotransmitters and biomolecules.
Ports Go Green: A Cost-energy Analysis Applied to a Case Study on Evaluating the Electrification of Yard Tractors
Authors: Olivari Erika , Gurrì Simona , Caballini Claudia , Carotta Tiziano , Chiara Bruno Dalla 
Published: June 2024

Introduction
Electrification of handling equipment and vehicles used in seaports is becoming increasingly common. The electrification of port equipment is potentially beneficial in terms of local environmental impact and operating costs. However, initial investments are very high.

Objective
The goal of this paper is to provide a tool for decision-makers to assess the technological and financial feasibility of electrifying yard tractors in a container terminal. Considering the technological development of batteries expected in the coming years, the paper investigates when the electrification of yard tractors could be cost-effective.

Methods
The paper proposes a technical and economic-financial analysis to assess the feasibility of a transition of port handling equipment from internal combustion diesel engines to electric vehicles. The proposed methodology is applied to the case study of the PSA-SECH terminal in the port of Genoa (Italy), demonstrating the advantages and limitations of electric tractors in the port context.

Results
The analysis shows that the use of electric powertrains for yard tractors is feasible technologically and from the point of view of energy use. However, at present, the investment is not profitable given the current situation in terms of costs and technology.

Conclusion
Electrification of yard tractors is a potentially beneficial transformation for port handling processes. Nevertheless, the entire energy chain should be considered in order to assess its environmental sustainability. Other alternative powertrains should be investigated.
Pseudoternary Phase Diagram and Antibacterial Activity of Microemulsion-Based Citronella Oil
Authors: Gunarto Chintya , Go Alchris Woo , Angkawijaya Artik Elisa , Lie Jenni , Soetaredjo Felycia Edi , Ismadji Suryadi , Puspitasari Nathania , Putro Jindrayani Nyoo , Risdian Chandra 
Published: June 2024

Citronella oil (CTO) is extracted from citronella leaves by maceration or steam distillation process, which has antibacterial and insect-repellent activities. However, the use of CTO is limited and requires modification in other formulations, such as microemulsion (ME), to increase its bioactivities. ME consists of oil, water, surfactant and/or cosurfactant and is commonly applied in food and beverages, cosmetics, and carrier for drug delivery applications. CTO was used as the oil phase for ME with nonionic surfactant and ethanol as a cosurfactant for lowering interfacial tension between oil and water phase. Subsequent observations regarding stability and antibacterial tests were carried out on ME formulations with surfactant/cosurfactant mixture of 2 due to its largest ME area. A hydrodynamic diameter analysis was also carried out to see the stability of the ME within a period of 50 d. ME with 10% CTO, 30% surfactant mixture, and 60% water showed the best formulation observed from the consistent hydrodynamic diameter measurement. In addition, ME with different formulations could inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by more than 90%. From this research, CTO-based ME potentially improve and develop drug carrier applications, especially via topical route.
Promosi Kesehatan Mata melaui Kegiatan Skrining Mata pada Siswa SMP di Kecamatan Wedung, Demak
Authors: Cahyo Wulandari  , Rahmafari Fikra Maulida  , Muhammad Asyam Fawwaz Akbar  , Abdurrahman Nur Prasetyo  
Published: June 2024

Mata memegang peran penting dalam hidup seorang siswa. Bila terjadi gangguan pada mata, bisa terjadi penurunan ketajaman penglihatan, yang dapat berdampak pada kualitas hidup siswa. Hal ini bisa ditandai dengan mata buram saat melihat papan tulis atau melihat jauh. Aktivitas siswa seringkali melibatkan kegiatan yang mengharuskan berlama-lama menatap objek dekat, seperti membaca, mengerjakan tugas, maupun menggunakan gawai seperti telepon pintar dan laptop. Tanpa disadari, kebiasaan-kebiasaan tersebut menjadi faktor risiko seorang siswa mengalami gangguan refraksi berupa miopi, atau rabun jauh. Siswa yang mengalami miopi seringkali tidak menyadarinya, sehingga sebagai upaya menjaga kesehatan mata perlu dilakukan skrining mata untuk mengetahui apakah siswa mengalami gangguan refraksi atau tidak, tak terkecuali di Kecamatan Wedung yang menjadi lokasi KKN-PPM UGM unit JT-133. Dalam rangka melaksanakan pengabdian masyarakat, dilakukan skrining mata pada siswa SMP. Berlokasi di 4 SMP di Kecamatan Wedung, dilakukan pengukuran ketajaman penglihatan (visus) dengan snellen chart. Jumlah yang diperiksa yakni 300 siswa, 55 diantaranya mengalami penurunan ketajaman penglihatan. Setiap selesai pemeriksaan, dilakukan edukasi terhadap siswa tentang cara menjaga kesehatan mata. Pada siswa dengan penurunan ketajaman penglihatan, dilakukan penggalian faktor risiko. Artikel ini disusun untuk menggambarkan bagaimana jalannya skrining kesehatan mata serta kondisi penurunan ketajaman penglihatan beberapa siswa SMP, dan faktor risiko yang mungkin menjadi penyebab gangguan refraksi. Metode yang dilakukan untuk pengumpulan data yakni mendata hasil pemeriksaan visus tiap sekolah dan anamnesis singkat setelah pemeriksaan. Hasil pemeriksaan visus dianalisis dengan metode kuantitatif deskriptif, sedangkan data wawancara dianalisis menggunakan metode kualitatif. Skrining mata pada siswa SMP diharapkan dapat menjadi alat promosi kesehatan baik bagi siswa dengan kelainan refraksi maupun yang tidak, sebagai pengingat untuk menjaga kesehatan mata mereka. Bagi siswa dengan kelainan refraksi, skrining bisa menjadi awal untuk pemeriksaan selanjutnya agar siswa mendapatkan penanganan segera, bisa berupa koreksi refraksi dengan penggunaan kacamata, agar gangguan refraksi yang terjadi tidak berprogresi ke arah yang lebih buruk.
Éditorial
Authors: Tortochot Éric , Didier John , Küttel Anja 
Published: June 2024

Si les recherches sur l’enseignement du design abondent dans la littérature scientifique anglo-saxonne depuis une cinquantaine d’années, en revanche, l’émergence récente d’une communauté de chercheurs francophones et germanophones doit être signalée. Dans les traces du numéro 15 spécial de la revue Sciences du design (Dupont et al., 2022), ce troisième numéro de la revue internationale à comité de lecture Journal de recherche en éducations artistiques/Journal of research in arts education (JREA/JRAE) en est un signe fort.
L’appel à publication du numéro 3 a pour objectif d’amener les membres de cette communauté à réfléchir sur une discipline de l’« entre-deux » (Petit, 2023) autour de trois axes.
Le premier axe porte sur les recherches en sciences de l’éducation et en histoire de l’éducation artistique : que savons-nous de l’enseignement du design tel qu’il s’est constitué dans son histoire plus ou moins récente et tel qu’il se caractérise aujourd’hui ?
Le deuxième axe a pour ambition de montrer l’importance de la recherche sur l’enseignement de la conception pour mieux comprendre les enjeux de l’école de demain (Didier, 2021).
Le troisième axe offre une possibilité d’ouverture vers la place de l’artéfact comme médiateur interagissant avec l’apprenant autonome (Küttel, 2022) pour penser l’enseignement du design.
Prospects for Sustainable Corporate Governance in Russia Based on Integrated Communications
Authors: Lopukhin A. V. , Plaksenkov E. A. , Silvestrov S. N. 
Published: June 2024

The article presents the author’s understanding of the terms “corporate governance”, “corporate management” and “communication management” in the context of the concept of sustainable development, the ESG agenda and sustainable corporate governance, as well as their relationship. The role of the stakeholder approach in bringing together the content of the concepts of “corporate governance” and “integrated communications” is shown. Some features of communications management in Russia, including in the context of ESG, are examined in detail. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that many Russian companies and organizations are extremely slow to implement the principles and methods of integrated communications and sustainable corporate governance, although they determine the effectiveness of theiractivities. The subject of the study is the system of sustainable corporate governance as part of the implementation of ESG principles in Russia. The purpose of the article is to show Russian stakeholders the role of integrated communications in the development of sustainable corporate governance and ESG policies using research methods such as analysis of scientific papers on the research topic, comparison, generalization, systemic and logical analysis. The scientific novelty of the publication is justified by the author’s interpretation of the variants of understanding the terms, for example, the authors of the article consider the organizational and/or functional division of communications into internal and external to be unproductive. In addition, in order to modernize the methodology for rating and auditing companies and organizations for compliance of their activities with ESG principles, the authors propose to increase the number of management criteria of block “G”, using metrics for assessing the effectiveness of integrated communications management, taken from the “corporate management” and “communications” systems management». The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of its use in the development of integrated communications systems within the framework of sustainable corporate governance, as well as in the course of modernizing the methodology for rating and auditing ESG policies in Russian companies and organizations. A further direction of research may be related to the development of criteria and indicators of the quality of integrated communications systems and sustainable corporate governance, as well as consideration of the characteristics of Russian communications practices in the business environment.
Estimativa de biomassa e carbono a partir de técnicas de sensoriamento remoto em área sob influência de empreendimentos termelétricos e mineração
Authors: Lüdtke Paim Bruna , De Cássia Marques Alves Rita , Dutra de Lima Bianca 
Published: June 2024

O uso de técnicas utilizando imagens e dados de sensoriamento remoto para a obtenção de índices de vegetação já é amplamente difundido para aplicações em ecossistemas vegetais, o que auxilia na tomada de decisões. Da mesma forma, o emprego de classificadores de cobertura do uso do solo também está se tornando popular em meio a pesquisas na área de análise de dados ambientais, pois possibilita a identificação espacial de diversos tipos de coberturas de solo, incluindo infraestrutura urbanas e mineração, que posteriormente podem ser relacionadas com emissões de gases na atmosfera. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os padrões de cobertura do solo obtidos por meio do NDVI, e realizar a classificação supervisionada em áreas impactadas por empreendimentos termelétricos e mineração, relacionando-as com as emissões de gases de efeito estufa a partir de dados de sensoriamento remoto. O estudo analisou a aplicação do algoritmo de classificação supervisionada Random Forest, o qual apresentou excelentes resultados estatísticos, com índice Kappa de 0,83. O mapeamento das classes de uso do solo obtido permitiu uma avaliação em termos de ocupação e uso na área de estudo, dados posteriormente comparados com o comportamento do CO2Flux, bem como com as emissões de metano estimadas pelo sensor TROPOMI. Os resultados apontaram relação entre a distribuição de biomassa e carbono com a distribuição de atividades agrícolas e de energia, sendo estas as duas regiões que apresentam valores mais elevados de metano. Em contrapartida, os valores de CO2Flux foram maiores em áreas classificadas como Floresta e Vegetação campestre.
Variação da temperatura superficial na Bacia Hidrográfica do Córrego Piraputanga/MT, Brasil
Authors: Paiva Sophia Leitão Pastorello de , Kreitlow Jesã Pereira , Lima Luis Philippe de Arruda , Paulo Sérgio Roberto de , Neves Sandra Mara Alves da Silva , Gaio Denilton Carlos 
Published: June 2024

Os distintos usos da terra e fitofisionomias vegetais apresentam diferentes temperaturas superficial. O objetivo deste trabalho é investigar a variação da temperatura superficial nas fitofisionomias de cobertura vegetal e usos da terra na Bacia Hidrográfica do Córrego Piraputanga/MT, no início e final da estação seca, do período de 1990 a 2020. Para obter os dados de cobertura vegetal e usos da terra nos anos de 1990, 2000, 2010 e 2020, foram classificadas imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 e 8. Para gerar os dados de temperatura superficial, foram utilizadas as bandas de infravermelho termal de imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 e 8, expressando os valores de radiância do solo em temperaturas na escala Celsius. A significância da diferença da temperatura média das classes de vegetação e uso da terra foi aferida via teste de Kruskal-Wallis e pós-teste de Dunn, testados com nível de significância de 5%. A maior temperatura média superficial ocorreu nas pastagens, alcançando 41,71ºC. Em contraste, a Floresta Estacional Sempre Verde Aluvial com dossel emergente apresentou temperatura média superficial de 38,91ºC. Entre 1990 e 2000 foi identificado aumento das pastagens, inclusive em Áreas de Preservação Permanente, o que impactou a temperatura superficial média da bacia. Esses resultados corroboram que classes com maior cobertura vegetal apresentam temperaturas médias de superfície mais baixas do que aquelas com menor vegetação. Portanto, é essencial que as atividades antrópicas realizadas na bacia sejam orientadas pelas autoridades públicas, afim de promover a adoção de boas práticas de uso da terra.
Metal mobility after resuspension of contaminated sediments from a tropical urban bay
Authors: Rodrigues Ana Paula De Castro , Monte Christiane do Nascimento , Filgueira Gustavo , De Freitas Alexandre , Braz Bernardo , Santelli Ricardo Erthal , Machado Wilson 
Published: June 2024

Dredging activities are recurrent in coastal cities, however, they can cause the remobilization of contaminants, increasing the risk to the biota. Guanabara Bay is a complex eutrophic estuary that undergoes dredging in several areas during the year. The Meriti River estuary is silted up and highly contaminated by metals, such as Cr, Cu, and Zn, due to the discharge of untreated sewage. In this sense, the present study aims to evaluate the remobilization of metals in the sediment (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) and bioavailability after resuspension. Twelve sampling points were collected along 4 transects. The resuspension experiments were performed at two intervals: 1 h (T1) and 24 h (T2) and followed protocols from previous studies. In general, all metals are remobilized after resuspension. - In addition, the bioavailability change (BC) index was applied., which showed 54% remobilization of Cr after T2. The transects closer to the river showed less remobilization after resuspension, which may be related to the saline gradient. Zn was the only metal that exceeded CONAMA Resolution 454/12 level 2 after resuspension, indicating a significant anthropogenic input to the area. Although organic matter (OM) is one of the main regulators of bioavailability in this study, the results suggest that there is an interference of bacterial activity in the dynamics of OM degradation, which directly impacts the bioavailability of metals after resuspension.
Análisis de la relación entre sarcopenia y síntomas depresivos en adultos mayores: una revisión de alcance
Authors: Hernández Real Miguel Ángel , Hernández Puebla Uriel Nahum 
Published: June 2024

Introducción: La sarcopenia es una de las principales alteraciones físicas en el adulto mayor, siendo una causa importante para la disminución y pérdida de la capacidad funcional. Por su parte, la depresión conforma uno de los trastornos mentales más prevalentes dentro de la población geriátrica y ha sido señalada como una causa significativa de discapacidad. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia actual disponible en torno a la relación entre sarcopenia y depresión en población geriátrica. Material y Método: Se elaboró una revisión de alcance de la literatura publicada entre enero de 2020 y marzo de 2024, en población geriátrica. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos PubMed, ScienceDirect y Scielo. Resultados: La mayor parte de los estudios incluidos encontraron asociaciones significativas entre la sarcopenia y depresión en adultos mayores, proponiendo posibles mecanismos endócrinos y del estilo de vida a través de los cuales estas condiciones pudieran relacionarse. Conclusión: Existe una amplia evidencia que relaciona la sarcopenia con la depresión en adultos mayores, no obstante, la investigación en torno al análisis de causalidad entre las variables es limitado, evidenciando la importancia de generar nuevas líneas de investigación que analicen la asociación entre la salud mental y física del adulto mayor.
Effect Local Microorganisms Coconut Pulp in Increasing The Resistance of Red Chilli Plants To Fungus Colletotrichum acutatum J.H. Simmonds
Authors: Asrul Rusadi Raisa Rahmi Putri , Yulianty Yulianty , Sri Wahyuningsih  , Eti Ernawiati  
Published: June 2024

The fungus Colletotrichum acutatum which often attacks chili plants causes anthracnose disease. Farmers generally use fungicides to control this disease. Continuous use of synthetic fungicides will have negative impacts. Plant extracts as an alternative to natural fungicides can be an appropriate and environmentally friendly choice. One of them is the use of Local Microorganisms (MOL). This research aims to determine the optimal concentration of coconut pulp MOL in increasing the resistance of red chilli plants to the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum that causes anthracnose disease. The study used a Totally Randomized Design (CRD) with 6 drugs, namely A (0 ml/water), B (5 ml/water), C (10 ml/water), D (15 ml/water), E (20 ml/water). ml/water), F (25 ml/water). There are four treatments each time. Information was broken down using ANOVA and continued with the Fair Genuine Contrast (BNJ) test at the 5% level (α = 5%). with a level of 5% (α = 5%). The results showed a significant effect on fungal colony diameter, germination period, plant height, plant incubation period, and disease severity. The best concentration of local coconut pulp microorganisms in inhibiting anthracnose disease was 25 ml/l water.
Stimulasi Disiplin Pada Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun di PAUD Merpati Ampenan
Authors: Buahana Baiq Nada , Sativa Filsa Era 
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih adanya anak yang belum disiplin waktu, tidak menggunakan pakaian sesuai dengan aturan sekolah, tidak melepas sepatu sebelum masuk kelas, tidak mengikuti kegiatan berbaris sebelum masuk kelas, tidak berdoa sebelum dan sesudah belajar, tidak merapikan mainan, tidak mencuci tangan sebelum dan sesudah makan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan stimulasi dalam menanamkan disiplin pada anak usia 4-5 tahun di PAUD Merpati Ampenan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dengan subyek penelitian 3 orang guru di PAUD Merpati Ampenan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian yaitu menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru menggunakan metode pembiasaan dan keteladanan untuk menanamkan disiplin pada anak usia 4-5 tahun. Metode pembiasaan adalah kegiatan yang dilakukan guru secara berulang setiap hari, seperti disiplin waktu, melepas sepatu dan berbaris sebelum masuk kelas, berdoa sebelum dan sesudah belajar, membersihkan mainan, mencuci tangan sebelum dan sesudah makan, dan sebagainya. Guru menggunakan metode keteladanan untuk memberikan contoh kepada anak untuk mengikuti aturan bersama, berpakaian sesuai aturan sekolah, membuang sampah pada tempatnya, berdoa sebelum dan setelah kegiatan, dan berdo’a sebelum dan sesudah makan.