bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimization of Selected Squeeze Casting Parameters on the Mechanical Behaviour of Aluminium Alloy
Authors: Ojarigho E. V. , Akpobi J. A. , Evoke E. 
Published: March 2024

Aluminum alloy have versatile applications and can be produced via a cost-effective squeeze casting technique. Existing literature has revealed that squeeze casting enhances the mechanical properties of cast products and has the advantage of producing products almost without porosity. However, squeeze casting is faced with some challenges including extrusion segregations, centerline segregation, and oxide inclusion, porosity, blistering, under fill, sticking, hot tearing, case debonding, and shrinkages. In view of minimizing these defects, casting should be done applying optimal parameters that will yield the desired result. The present study focused on the optimization of squeeze parameters of squeeze pressure, pressure duration, pouring temperature, initial die temperature in the production of the aluminium alloy (Al-12%Si). Evaluated responses are yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. The results showed that the process parameters had statistical significance on all properties at 95 % confidence level. Combined interactions of these parameters also presented significant effects on the property responses. Optimum setting for process factors as regards yield strength and ultimate tensile strength were evaluated 150MPa, 15seconds, 700oC and150oC for squeeze pressure, pressure duration, pouring temperature and initial die temperature respectively. The results obtained for the three responses which are yield strength and ultimate tensile strength, were 302.86MPa and 347.72MPa respectively.
Compositional Analysis of Complementary Foods Given by Mothers to Children Aged 6-23 Months in Giginyu Nassarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: Anaemene D. I. , Mohammed M. A. , Oni R. A. 
Published: March 2024

Under nutrition among young children is high and poor complementary foods have been implicated. The objective of this study was to investigate compositional analysis of complementary foods given by mothers to children aged 6-23 months in Giginyu Nassarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria using appropriate standard methods and compare with a commercial complementary food (control). Energy density was designated low if < 0.8 kcal and contribution of meals to daily requirements (RDA) of protein, calcium and zinc for young children determined. The moisture, protein, ash, energy density, calcium, zinc, and phytate contents of the complementary meals (100g wet basis) ranged from 64.32-83.7%, 0.74-6.29%, 0.04-1.41%, 0.37-1.17 kcal/ml, 0.82-27.00 mg/100g, 0.022-0.277mg/100g and 0.05-1.68%, respectively. The soybean based meal, ‘SB’ was significantly higher (p<0.01) than other meals including the control, in protein, ash, energy, calcium, zinc and phytate contents. All other meals met above 50% of the RDA for protein except CMS1 (33%), SMMG (42.1%), PS (19.7%) and MSMP (32.8%). Except SB and CMS2 that contributed above 20-37% of RDA for calcium and zinc, the rest of the complementary meals were very low in calcium and zinc content.The moisture contents of common complementary meals offered to older infants in Giginyu LGA, Kano State are quite high which affected the energy density of the meals. Except for pap/sugar and custard based meals, the meals had appreciable levels of protein contents. However, there was low calcium and zinc (micronutrients) contents of most of the meals with about 400 mls daily consumption.
Sex and racial disparities in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related cardiovascular events: National inpatient sample analysis (2019)
Authors: Desai Rupak , Alvi Ali Tariq , Vasavada Advait , Pulakurthi Yashwitha Sai , Patel Bhavin , Mohammed Adil Sarvar , Doshi Shreyans , Ogbu Ikechukwu 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk irrespective of other risk factors. However, large-scale cardiovascular sex and race differences are poorly understood.
AIM
To investigate the relationship between NAFLD and major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in subgroups using a nationally representative United States inpatient sample.
METHODS
We examined National Inpatient Sample (2019) to identify adult hospitalizations with NAFLD by age, sex, and race using ICD-10-CM codes. Clinical and demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and MACCE-related mortality, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), cardiac arrest, and stroke were compared in NAFLD cohorts by sex and race. Multivariable regression analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics, hospitalization features, and comorbidities.
RESULTS
We examined 409130 hospitalizations [median 55 (IQR 43-66) years] with NFALD. NAFLD was more common in females (1.2%), Hispanics (2%), and Native Americans (1.9%) than whites. Females often reported non-elective admissions, Medicare enrolment, the median age of 55 (IQR 42-67), and poor income. Females had higher obesity and uncomplicated diabetes but lower hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and complicated diabetes than males. Hispanics had a median age of 48 (IQR 37-60), were Medicaid enrollees, and had non-elective admissions. Hispanics had greater diabetes and obesity rates than whites but lower hypertension and hyperlipidemia. MACCE, all-cause mortality, AMI, cardiac arrest, and stroke were all greater in elderly individuals (P < 0.001). MACCE, AMI, and cardiac arrest were more common in men (P < 0.001). Native Americans (aOR 1.64) and Asian Pacific Islanders (aOR 1.18) had higher all-cause death risks than whites.
CONCLUSION
Increasing age and male sex link NAFLD with adverse MACCE outcomes; Native Americans and Asian Pacific Islanders face higher mortality, highlighting a need for tailored interventions and care.
Epicardial adipose tissue in obesity with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance biomarker study
Authors: Shao Ju-Wei , Chen Bing-Hua , Abu-Shaban Kamil , Baiyasi Ahmad , Wu Lian-Ming , Ma Jing 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
Obesity has become a serious public health issue, significantly elevating the risk of various complications. It is a well-established contributor to Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Evaluating HFpEF in obesity is crucial. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has emerged as a valuable tool for validating prognostic biomarkers and guiding treatment targets. Hence, assessing EAT is of paramount importance. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is acknowledged as the gold standard for analyzing cardiac function and morphology. We hope to use CMR to assess EAT as a bioimaging marker to evaluate HFpEF in obese patients.
AIM
To assess the diagnostic utility of CMR for evaluating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [HFpEF; left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction ≥ 50%] by measuring the epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volumes and EAT mass in obese patients.
METHODS
Sixty-two obese patients were divided into two groups for a case-control study based on whether or not they had heart failure with HFpEF. The two groups were defined as HFpEF+ and HFpEF-. LV geometry, global systolic function, EAT volumes and EAT mass of all subjects were obtained using cine magnetic resonance sequences.
RESULTS
Forty-five patients of HFpEF- group and seventeen patients of HFpEF+ group were included. LV mass index (g/m2) of HFpEF+ group was higher than HFpEF- group (P < 0.05). In HFpEF+ group, EAT volumes, EAT volume index, EAT mass, EAT mass index and the ratio of EAT/[left atrial (LA) left-right (LR) diameter] were higher compared to HFpEF- group (P < 0.05). In multivariate analysis, Higher EAT/LA LR diameter ratio was associated with higher odds ratio of HFpEF.
CONCLUSION
EAT/LA LR diameter ratio is highly associated with HFpEF in obese patients. It is plausible that there may be utility in CMR for assessing obese patients for HFpEF using EAT/LA LR diameter ratio as a diagnostic biomarker. Further prospective studies, are needed to validate these proof-of-concept findings.
ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI ANTI KEKERASAN DALAM BUKU PELAJARAN AGAMA KATOLIK TINGKAT SMA
Authors: Belen Nyalia 
Published: March 2024

AbstrakPenelitian ini membahas tentang nilai-nilai anti kekerasan dalam buku ajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti kelas X, XI dan XII. Tujuannya adalah untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan ragam materi tentang anti kekerasan, pemahaman dan nilai-nilai anti kekerasan serta pewartaan tentang anti kekerasan sebagaimana diajarkan oleh Gereja Katolik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan. Untuk tiba pada validitas data pustaka, digunakan di sini teknik triangulasi dalam pengumpulan data yakni triangulasi data dan triangulasi sumber. Sedangkan analisisnya terdiri atas reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini ialah terdapat ragam materi anti kekerasan dalam buku ajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik SMA, yang membentuk 13 pemahaman anti kekerasan. Ditemukan pula nilai-nilai anti kekerasan sebagaimana diajarkan Gereja Katolik Hal yang dirasa kurang adalah tekanan yang besar pada aspek pengetahuan dan kurang menekankan pada aspek sikap dan aspek psikomotorik. Nilai-nilai anti kekerasan seharusnya tidak hanya sebatas pengetahuan melainkan sikap yang dibutikan melalui keterampilan.AbstractThis research discusses the anti-violence values in Catholic Religious Education textbooks for high schools for classes X, XI, and XII. The aim is to analyze and describe the variety of materials on anti-violence, understanding and values of anti-violence, and advocacy of anti-violence as taught by the Catholic Church. This study employs a qualitative approach using literature review method. To ensure the validity of the literature data, triangulation techniques are utilized, including data triangulation and source triangulation. The analysis consists of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal various anti-violence materials in Catholic Religious Education textbooks for high schools, which form 13 understandings of anti-violence. Additionally, anti-violence values as taught by the Catholic Church are identified. A notable shortfall is the heavy emphasis on knowledge aspect and insufficient focus on attitude and psychomotor aspects. Anti-violence values should not solely be confined to knowledge but also demonstrated through skills and attitudes.
Effect of Online Advertising on Consumer Buying Behavior
Authors: Mrs. S. Sailaja  
Published: March 2024

The present research report is focused on measuring the impact of online advertising on consumer buying behavior, which increases the consumers' intentions towards the product and buying behaviours. The purchasing behaviour is strongly influenced by the icon of the product which is made by the promoters. The primary data are collected through questionnaires and secondary data were collected through internet. To study the buying behaviour of consumers a sample of 50 respondents was taken, out of which The sampling method we use is random sampling method. The written report that online advertisement has always a great impact on the buying trends or purchasing behaviour of the consumers. At the same period ROI of the produce and best are also acknowledged with their significant impact on buying behaviour of consumers. Likewise, to some extent the online celebrity endorsement also substances in the purchasing behaviour. Thus, the study concludes that the helpful to know buying behaviour of the purchaser based on the online advertisement, which improves the reliability of consumers towards brand and online advertising modes which helps in progressing of the products.
The Effects of Climate Change on Hawaii’s Coral Reef Ecosystem Over the Past 20 Years
Authors: Joshi Aaron , Ribeiro Tosato Diana , Koch Magaly 
Published: March 2024

The Hawaiian islands are known for their rich marine biodiversity in coral reef ecosystems. However, in the last 20 years, changes in sea surface temperatures, sea levels, carbon dioxide levels, and ocean pH have severely impacted these reef ecosystems. Hawaiian corals can experience heat stress with temperatures as little as 1-2 °C above the average and thermal stress events were prevalent from 2014-2017, causing bleaching and increasing mortality. The increase in sea level in Hawaiian marine ecosystems has caused reefs to “drown” from the lack of sufficient sunlight and thus suffer from bleaching. Coral disease is linked with high temperatures, seen through the common reef-building coral disease white syndrome. Invasive species outbreaks, with Acanthaster planci as an example, are also correlated with changes in the climate and reef communities. With the loss of coral, there have been consequences on marine biodiversity in Hawaiian reef ecosystems. Specifically, the three most native coral genera, porites, montipora, and pocillopora, which are the most important species to the reefs, have been declining in population. As a result, higher threat statuses have been observed among turtles, reef fish, and marine mammals that are reliant on their coral reef ecosystems for protection and food sources.
Kontribusi Guru dalam Efektifitas Pelaksanaan Praktikum Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Keliata Karmin , Choirunnisa Dian 
Published: March 2024

Artikel ini bermaksud menguraikan kontribusi guru dalam efektifitas pelaksanaan praktikum ilmu pengetahuan alam di sekolah menengah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan sistematic literatur Review. Penggunaan Model Scientific dalam Praktikum IPA menawarkan pendekatan struktural dan metodologis yang bertujuan meningkatkan pemahaman konseptual siswa melalui eksplorasi dan pemecahan masalah. Dalam model ini, siswa diberi kesempatan untuk melibatkan diri secara aktif dalam proses pembelajaran, memungkinkan mereka untuk mengalami konsep sains secara langsung melalui eksperimen, observasi, dan refleksi. Meskipun menjanjikan, penggunaan model ini juga menimbulkan beberapa tantangan, termasuk keterbatasan sumber daya, kebutuhan akan pelatihan guru yang mendalam, dan relevansi model untuk berbagai latar belakang dan minat siswa. Secara keseluruhan, penggunaan kontribusi guru dalam efektifitas pelaksanaan praktikum ilmu pengetahuan alam di sekolah menengah yang menekankan pentingnya pendekatan berbasis penelitian dan refleksi kritis untuk mencapai pemahaman sains yang mendalam dan berkelanjutan.
Etno-nacija ili program razaranja Bosne / Ethno-Nation or the Program of Bosnian Destruction
Authors: Trbić Jusuf 
Published: March 2024

Tekst predstavlja prilagođeno izlaganje sa naučne konferencije ZAVNOBiH u retrospektivi: evaluacija historijske važnosti i savremene relevantnosti za društvo i državu koja je organizirana povodom 80. godišnjice od Prvog zasjedanja ZAVNOBiH-a. Konferencija je održana 20. novembra 2023. godine na Univerzitetu u Sarajevu - Fakultetu političkih nauka.
The text represents an adapted presentation delivered at the scientific conference ZAVNOBiH in Retrospect – Evaluating Its Historical Importance and Contemporary Relevance for Society and the State, organized on the occasion of marking the 80th Anniversary of the First Session of ZAVNOBiH. The conference was held at the University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Political Sciences, on 20 November 2023.
Expression of HIF-α and their association with clinicopathological parameters in clinical renal cell carcinoma
Authors: T. Sitaram Raviprakash , Ljungberg Börje 
Published: March 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the cellular localization and expression levels of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) -α proteins (specifically HIF-1α, HIF-2α, and HIF-3α) that play a role in the hypoxia pathway and to determine their correlation with clinicopathological parameters and patient survival in renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Materials and methods: Tissue microarray (TMA) with cores from 150 clear cell RCCs and 31 non-ccRCC samples. HIF-1α, HIF-2α, and HIF-3α antibodies were used for immunohistochemistry (IHC) of TMA to evaluate the cellular localization and expression levels of HIF-α proteins, specifically in relation to the hypoxia pathway.
Results: The expression levels of the HIF-α proteins were higher in the nucleus than in the cytoplasm. Furthermore, the nuclear expression levels of all HIF-α proteins were significantly higher in clear cell RCC (ccRCC) than in non-ccRCC. Cytoplasmic HIF-3α expression was also higher in ccRCC than in non-ccRCC, whereas cytoplasmic HIF-1α and HIF-2α expression levels were similar between the different RCC types. In ccRCC, nuclear HIF-1α expression levels correlated with both nuclear HIF-2α and HIF-3α levels, whereas cytoplasmic HIF-3α expression levels were associated with HIF-1α only.
In non-ccRCC, there was a positive correlation observed between nuclear HIF-1α and HIF-3α expression, but no correlation was found with HIF-2α. In patients with ccRCC, the nuclear expressions of HIF-1α and HIF-3α was significantly associated with cancer-specific survival (CSS) in univariate analysis. This association was no longer evident in multivariate analysis. Notably, there was no correlation observed between nuclear HIF-2α expression and CSS in these patients. In contrast, cytoplasmic expression levels showed no association with CSS.
Conclusion: The expression levels of the three primary HIF-α proteins were found to be higher in the nucleus than in the cytoplasm. Furthermore, the results indicated that HIF-3α and HIF-1α expression levels were significant univariate factors associated with CSS in patients with clear cell RCC. These results highlight the critical role that HIF-3α and HIF-1α play in the hypoxia pathway.
Differences in the recovery response from high-intensity and high-volume resistance exercise on force, reactive agility, and cognitive function
Authors: Ben-Zeev Tavor , Reisfeld Bar , Mashiach Aviad , Hoffman Jay R 
Published: March 2024

PurposeThis study compared the recovery response of physical performance and cognitive function between high volume, low intensity (HV) and high intensity, low volume (HI) resistance training in resistance trained men.MethodsEight recreationally resistance trained men (27.8 ± 1.6 y; 85.5 ± 11.2 kg; 178.4 ± 8.3 cm), with at least one-year of resistance training experience (6.4 ± 3.9 y) participated in this cross-over design study. Participants were randomly assigned to either HV (6-sets of 15–20 repetitions at 60% of the participant’s one-repetition maximum (1RM), 1-min rest between sets) or HI (6-sets of 3–5 repetitions at 90% 1RM, 3-min rest between sets). Following a one-week recovery period, participants reported back to the laboratory and performed the other training session. Cognitive function (SCAT5), physical performance (isometric mid-thigh pull), and reactive agility measures were assessed at baseline, immediately-post (IP) and at 30- (30P) and 60-minutes post-exercise.ResultsParametric analysis revealed no differences in peak force (p = 0.423), and the rate of force development at 200 ms (p = 0.827) and 250 ms (p = 0.797) between HI and HV. However, magnitude-based inference (MBI) analysis indicated that peak force was possibly decreased at 30P following HI and that reactive agility was likely negatively impacted at IP following HV. Friedman analysis indicated a significant decline (p = 0.035) in delayed memory during HV at IP and 30P.ConclusionsResults of this study indicate that participants engaging in HV resistance training are more susceptible to experiencing performance declines in reaction time and cognitive function than HI training. These findings shed light on differences in physical and cognitive function recovery from HI and HV training programs.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Dengan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 di Puskesmas Montong Betok Kecamatan Montong Gading Lombok Timur Tahun 2022
Authors: Sidrotullah M. , Radiah Nur , Meditia Eya 
Published: March 2024

Diabetes mellitus merupakan suatu penyakit yang ditandai dengan hiperglikemia sehingga gula menumpuk dalam darah sehingga gagal masuk ke dalam sel. Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) menempati posisi ke 23 dari 34 Provinsi di Indonesia, Kabupaten Lombok Timur sendiri menempati urutan pertama dari semua kabupaten di NTB, dengan jumlah pasien terkena penyakit DM sekitar 493 jiwa pada tahun 2012-2013, tahun 2018 Jumlah penderita Diabetes Mellitus (DM) tercatat sejumlah 6.484 jiwa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan kepatuhan minum obat pada pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 Di Puskesmas Montong Betok Kecamatan Montong Gading Lombok Timur.
Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian cross sectional. Dalam penelitian ini populasi yang digunakan adalah pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 di Puskesmas Montong Betok pada bulan Januari — maret dengan jumlah 459 sedangkan sampelnya berjumlah 213 sampel. Dari penelitian diperoleh hasil dengan metode DKQ menunjukkan sebanyak 2 (0,9%) memiliki pengetahuan baik,12 responden (5,6%) memiliki pengetahuan cukup dan 199 (93,4%) memiliki pengetahuan kurang dan hasil dengan MMAS-8 menunjukkan berturut-turut sebanyak 6 (2,8%) responden memiliki kepatuhan tinggi sampai dengan sedang dan 6 (2,8%) yang memiliki kepatuhan rendah 201 (94,4%). Hasil analisis uji korelasi Spearman didapatkan nilai korelasi sebesar 0,00 < 0,05 artinya terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan kepatuahan minum obat pada pasien Diabetes Mellitus tipe 2.
Karakteristik Risiko Kejadian Ruptur Perineum Pada Ibu Postpartum
Authors: Mubayyina Firdaus 
Published: March 2024

Penyebab utama kematian pada ibu di suatu Negara berkembang adalah infeksi nifas salah satunya sepsis, perlukaan jalan lahir merupakan media perkembangan kuman yang mengakibatkan infeksi berhubungan erat dengan mordibitas ibu jangka panjang bahkan menyebabkan gangguan dasar panggul hingga 10 tahun pasca persalinan dengan prevalensi kejaidian ini mencapai angka 50% di Asia tenggara yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor maternal maupun neonatal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik ibu dan bayi dalam risiko kejadian ruptur perineum.
Penelitian ini merupakan peneltian desktiptif cross sectional dengan mengambil data ibu bersalin yang mengalamai ruptur perineum di Puskesmas Gunung Sari Kabupaten Lombok Barat dari Januari-Oktober 2022 sebanyak 172. Data yang diambil merupakan data karakteristik ibu dan bayi yang meliputi usia, paritas, usia kehamilan, nilai APGAR, berat badan lahir, panjang badan, lingkar kepala dan lingkar dada..
Karakteristik tertinggi ibu bersalin dengan rentang usia 20-35 tahun (83,7%), jumlah persalinan 2-4 kali (multipara) (72,1%), usia kehamilan cukup bulan 37-42 minggu (91,3%). Karakteristik bayi tertingi (95,9%) memiliki nilai APGAR normal pada menit ke 1 dan (98,8%) dengan nilai apgar normal pada menit ke 5, berat badan lahir 2.500-4.000 gram (91,3%), dengan panjang badan 48-52 cm (74,4%), lingkar kepala <33 cm sejumlah (69,8%) dan lingkar dada tertinggi dalam rentang 30-38 cm (91,3%).