bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative geotechnical analysis for ultimate bearing capacity of precast concrete piles using cone resistance measurements
Authors: Shaban Alaa M. , Al-Hashimi Zahraa H. , Aleshaiqer Bashar H. , Cosentino Paul J. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Computing the axial load capacity of pile foundations is often challenging for geotechnical engineers. Different theoretical and empirical approaches were proposed for determining the ultimate bearing capacity. Among these approaches, the in situ testing methods are based on cone penetration test (CPT) measurements. This study compares five CPT methods in estimating the axial load capacity of precast concrete piles evaluated at four piling construction projects in Northwest and Central Florida. The analytical methods used in this work are the Aoki and De Alencar method (1975), the Schmertmann method (1978), the Bustamante and Gianeselli Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chausees method (1982), the Eslami and Fellenius method (1997), and the Eurocode 7 (2007). The outcomes indicated that the Eurocode method 7 had the most increased load capacity estimates, whereas the Eslami and Fellenius method yielded the lowest estimates. The results also indicated that the Aoki and De Alencar (1975) method consistently demonstrated the slightest differences among these values, showing its potential for reliable and consistent pile-bearing capacity estimations.
Experimental and numerical analysis of temperature distributions in SA 387 pressure vessel steel during submerged arc welding
Authors: Makaraci Murat , Senol Mert Turgut 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The present study aims to explore experimental investigations and numerical simulations for temperature distributions at heat-affected zones within SA 387-Gr.11-Cl.2 steel during the submerged arc welding (SAW) process. Experimental endeavors entailed welding steel plates under controlled conditions, precisely measuring temperatures at key locations by thermocouples. A special program based on 3D Goldak’s double ellipsoidal model was developed in ANSYS Parametric Design Language for moving heat source calculations in the finite-element analysis (FEA). For welding an 8 mm thick plate with one pass, the suitable parameters were found to be 600 A current, 31 V voltage, and 10 mm·s−1 welding speed. The experimental cooling periods were found to be slower than predicted by FEA. When temperature distributions were compared between experimental and FEA results, an average variation of 1.88% at peak temperatures and 11.8% at completion time was observed. The results showed the temperature distribution at various time steps, illustrating the transient nature of the welding process. The results highlight the capacity of the FEA model to predict temperature profiles during SAW accurately, presenting a potent tool for optimizing welding parameters without extensive trial and error.
Model text as corrective feedback in L2 writing: the role of working memory and vocabulary size
Authors: Mujtaba Syed Muhammad , Zhang Tiefu , Mao Shiman , Ahmed Nisar 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Recent research highlights model texts as a form of written corrective feedback (WCF) for enhancing L2 writing skills. This study, conducted at a South Asian university, assessed the impact of model texts on the argumentative writing skills of 71 undergraduate ESL students. Divided into treatment and control groups, assessments at various stages employed an analytic rubric and CALF metrics (complexity, accuracy, fluency, lexical richness). Additionally, regression analysis was used to gauge the effect of working memory capacity (WMC) and vocabulary size on the success of the method. The findings revealed that the treatment group exhibited significant improvements, particularly in vocabulary use and structural aspects of their writing. Both WMC and vocabulary size were found to influence the efficacy of model texts. This study underscores the potential of model texts in WCF and highlights the role of individual learner attributes in determining its effectiveness.
Psychosis as Eluding Agency: Perspective of Phenomenological Psychopathology
Authors: Baranovaitė Kristina 
Published: April 2024

In the context of the current renewal of phenomenological psychopathology, the article presents one of its fundamental assumptions – the need to meaningfully incorporate experiences of a subject who has encountered pathology into their life narrative. It discusses how, as psychosis progresses, the subject gradually loses agency of their attention and meaning-making. With the help of the novel Cosmos by Witold Gombrowicz, an episode of the active phase of psychosis is reconstructed – in the beginning, the central objects structuring the subject’s attention establish themselves as if independently of the subject. As the delusional system, created on such a basis, expands, it becomes more and more difficult for the subject to preserve the relation with the surrounding world. Creating a narrative in such a situation comes forth as a self-healing effort – an attempt to meaningfully incorporate episodes of altered experience back into one’s realm of agency. For this reason, it is emphasized that, in psychotherapy, it is important not to try to replace the subject’s narrative with a rationalized narrative created by the therapist, but rather to involve the subject in a cooperative dialogue about the personal meaning of their lived experiences.
Effects of bilateral tDCS over DLPFC on response inhibition, craving, and brain functional connectivity in Internet gaming disorder: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial with fMRI
Authors: Jeong Jo-Eun , Park Chang-hyun , Kim Minji , Cho Hyun , Pyeon Arom , Jung Suji , Jung Dongjin , Kim Jin-Young , Choi Jihye , Chun Ji-Won , Ahn Kook-Jin , Kim Dai-Jin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackground and aimsImpaired inhibitory control accompanied by enhanced craving is hallmark of addiction. This study investigated the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on response inhibition and craving in Internet gaming disorder (IGD). We examined the brain changes after tDCS and their correlation with clinical variables.MethodsTwenty-four males with IGD were allocated randomly to an active or sham tDCS group, and data from 22 participants were included for analysis. Participants self-administered bilateral tDCS over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) for 10 sessions. Stop-signal tasks were conducted to measure response inhibition and participants were asked about their cravings for Internet gaming at baseline and post-tDCS. Functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected at pre- and post-tDCS, and group differences in resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) changes from the bilateral DLPFC and nucleus accumbens were examined. We explored the relationship between changes in the rsFC and behavioral variables in the active tDCS group.ResultsA significant group-by-time interaction was observed in response inhibition. After tDCS, only the active group showed a decrease in the stop-signal reaction time (SSRT). Although craving decreased, there were no significant group-by-time interactions or group main effects. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) showed group differences in post- versus pre-tDCS rsFC from the right DLPFC. The rsFC between the ACC and left middle frontal gyrus was negatively correlated with the SSRT.Discussion and conclusionOur study provides preliminary evidence that bilateral tDCS over the DLPFC improves inhibitory control and could serve as a therapeutic approach for IGD.
Spiritual Experiences, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Yoga Practitioners: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study in Germany
Authors: Büssing Arndt 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The present study aimed to analyze the extent to which yoga practitioners (n = 784) live by their faith/spirituality and how this influences their perceived prosocial behaviors. For that purpose, the model of transformational spirituality was applied. This model assumes that people who experience the sacred in their lives change their attitudes and behaviors and take responsibility in the world. Data from this cross-sectional anonymous online survey with standardized questionnaires (e.g., Franciscan-Inspired Spirituality Questionnaire, Awe/Gratitude Scale, World Health Organization Five Well-Being Index) showed that for most of the enrolled yoga practitioners, yoga is a conscious way of life and a path of spiritual development. Thus, they search for the Divine in the world, live in accordance with their spiritual convictions, and regard their faith/spiritual convictions as an orientation in their lives. Moreover, they score highly on peaceful attitudes and respectful treatment of others, and on commitment to disadvantaged people and the environment. Although the frequency of asana (postural) or pranayama (breathwork) practices was only marginally related to the indicators of spirituality, the frequency of meditation and studying the philosophical background of yoga was weakly to moderately related to Spiritual Experiences, Awe/Gratitude, and Living by Faith. Respondents' well-being was best predicted by experiential aspects of spirituality, inner congruence/emotional involvement with yoga, and with yoga seen as a spiritual path (R2 = 0.21). Regression analyses (R2 = 0.32) further showed that participants' inner congruence with yoga practices could best be predicted by the experiential aspects of spirituality and, to a lesser extent, by the frequency of asana practices, duration of yoga practice, and Peaceful Attitude/Respectful Treatment. The core dimension of faith and the related experiential aspect of spirituality were thus crucial for the ways the enrolled yoga practitioners behave in the world and interact with others and the environment.
Implicações da covid-19 em cirurgiões-dentistas nos setores público e privado
Authors: Ferraz Gomes Cybelle , Da Silveira Gaspar Gabriela , Avani Silva Ceissler Cindy 
Published: April 2024

Em março de 2020, a doença da covid-19 foi considerada uma pandemia pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, provocando diversas consequências nos aspectos pessoais e profissionais das equipes de saúde bucal. Objetivos: Analisar as implicações da pandemia da covid-19 em cirurgiões-dentistas nos setores público e privado de Pernambuco, considerando as suas respectivas atividades laborais, dados socioeconômicos e situação de saúde desses trabalhadores. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e analítico de corte transversal, desenvolvido por meio de levantamento de dados secundários no período de junho a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: Pode-se evidenciar que as questões relacionadas aos efeitos financeiros negativos para o setor privado e biossegurança insuficiente para o setor público reforçam a existência de desigualdades entre os sistemas de atuação dos profissionais de saúde bucal. Conclusões: É essencial a proposta de estratégias de suporte psicológico e financeiro para os profissionais de saúde bucal buscando o adequado restabelecimento aos serviços odontológicos, além da construção de políticas públicas voltadas para a valorização da odontologia e maior democratização do acesso à saúde bucal.

Palavras-chave: Odontologia; Covid-19; Saúde Bucal; Recursos Humanos em Saúde.
ALT and AST- New Prognostic Markers of COVID-19 in India
Authors: Bihari Ritwiz , Mishra Ayushi , Kumar Pradeep , Pandey Sudhakar , Thacker Anup k 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected India ruthlessly, and high mortality has been observed in all age groups. The city of Lucknow was severely affected, and many patients were admitted to our hospital during the second wave, which occurred from April to May 2021. In the present study, we investigated the association between the level of ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) and AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) with the other biomarkers (serum CRP, ferritin, and D-dimer) COVID-19 patients’ mortality.
Method: Clinical and laboratory data from 80 consecutive cases meeting inclusion criteria were obtained from the records of patients with SARS Cov-2 infection admitted to Neuro ICU Medanta Hospital Lucknow. Patients were divided into two groups. The first group had data from patients who were discharged (control group), and the second group had data from patients who succumbed to death (case group). The data was analyzed by independent-sample t-test using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20 software.
Result: It was observed that clinical features and co-morbidity were similar in both groups except for diabetes, which was more prevalent in the deceased group (p 0.01). A study of investigated biomarker levels (CRP, FERRITIN, D-DIMER, ALT, AST) in two groups revealed that raised ALT and AST levels (> 1000 u/l) were very frequent in the deceased group and the difference was statistically very significant ALT (P< 0.001), AST (P<0.005). A similar pattern was found in other biomarkers. So ALT and AST > 1000 u/L can be used as biomarkers for high mortality. It is economical, easy to perform, and widely available too.
Geographical reflections of mine pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
Authors: Musa Snježana , Šiljković Željka , Šakić Dario 
Published: April 2024

Numerous landmine fields cause an immense problem for the development of economy in rural areas of the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Even twenty years after the Homeland War in Croatia, i.e. the same period after signing the Dayton Accord and war cessation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, huge areas are still contaminated with landmines. In Croatia are approximately 1.69 % of contaminated territory agricultural areas in the east part of country, forests and forestry land, i.e. pastures in highlands and the Mediterranean areas are most endangered. Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most landmine contaminated countries in the world. Severe landmine contamination in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been detected on pasture and forestry land, in the vicinity of the former war zone, in the central part of the country. Out of the total number of 1,366 landmine contaminated settlements in the Bosnia and Herzegovina territory, some 1,169 are rural communities.
Dimenzije trajnosti
Authors: Vovk Korže Ana 
Published: April 2024

Trajnostni razvoj je definiran kot pristop s prednostno nalogo povezovanja okoljske, ekonomske in socialne politike in z ukrepi za nadzor porabe naravnih virov, preusmeritev sedanje politike subvencioniranja kmetijstva, prometa, energetike v bolj dolgoročno smer, spremembo davčne politike v smer obdavčenja porabe naravnih virov in postavitev visokih tehnoloških standardov. Ker je na svetu vse več velikih problemov in ti ogrožajo preživetje na Zemlji, je potrebno znova opredeliti trajnostni razvoj. Ta ima namreč več dimenzij in le te izhajajo ene iz druge (in se ne stikajo): ekosistemska dimenzija (ta dimenzija je skladna z ekosistemskim pristopom in jo lahko umestimo kot najbolj pomembno dimenzijo trajnosti); dimenzija celovitosti (neuspeh trajnostnega razvoja je t.i. razkosanje razvoja na gospodarski, socialni, ekološki, človekov in lokalni razvoj ter podpiranje vsakega delnega razvoja posebej); dimenzija blaginje (gospodarska rast, usmerjana v proizvodnjo materialnih dobrin ne bi smela tako usodno vplivati na procese v družbi in naravi kot (doslej) in dimenzija samooskrbnosti z vključevanjem javnosti (aktiviranje razpoložljivih potencialov, njihova povezava in motivacija ljudi ter urejenost zakonodaje).
Usmerjanje bodočih učiteljev geografije v aktivno izobraževanje za trajnostni razvoj
Authors: Kolnik Karmen 
Published: April 2024

Pri pripravi lokalnih, regionalnih in državnih razvojnih planov ter različnih programov posega v prostor se zelo pogosto izkaže, da je kultura vključevanja javnosti (t.i. participativna kultura) v Sloveniji šibka in pogosto tudi že v naprej odklonilna. Manjka tako zavesti o pomenu vključevanja javnosti kot odgovorni vlogi slehernega posameznika za kvaliteten in trajnostno usmerjen razvoj. V prispevku se sprašujemo, kakšna je vloga geografske vzgoje in izobraževanja na tem področju ter predstavljamo primer pedagoškega eksperimentalnega dela, katerega namen je bil usposabljati bodoče učitelje geografije za aktivno participatorno izobraževanje. Na izbranem vzorcu študentov univerzitetnega dvopredmetnega pedagoškega študija Geografija in…, smo preverjali nekatere vidike t.i. modela realističnega izobraževanja učiteljev. Analiza opravljenega seminarskega dela študentov, bodočih učiteljev geografije je pokazala, da le-ti v pretežni meri razmišljajo o okoljskih (zlasti ekoloških), manj o ekonomskih, še manj pa o socialnih vidikih trajnostnega razvoja. Med vzroke za tako stanje sami navajajo svoje dosedanje izobraževanje, zlasti vse oblike neposrednega izkustvenega učenja.
Učitelji mentorji o svoji usposobljenosti za poučevanje geografije s pomočjo interaktivne table
Authors: Kolnik Karmen 
Published: April 2024

V prispevku so predstavljeni nekateri trendi vpeljevanja interaktivne table v pouk geografije tako z vidika primerjave opremljenosti slovenskih šol z interaktivnimi tablam kot njihovo dostopnostjo in dejansko vključenost v pouk geografije. Mnenja učiteljev mentorjev študentom geografije na pedagoški praksi, ki so sodelovali v krajši pilotski kvalitativni raziskavi, so pokazala kako le-ti ocenjujejo svojo trenutno usposobljenosti za poučevanje geografije s pomočjo interaktivne table in kakšne so njihove dosedanje izkušnje. Zbrana mnenja kažejo, da so v raziskavo vključeni učitelji mentorji, glede na pet stopenjsko lestvico strategij procesa učenja z uporabo i table po Hooper in Riebrju (1995), pretežno v začetni fazi seznanitve in delno v fazi uporabe. Samo posamezniki dosegajo stopnjo integracije, ko interaktivno tablo uporabljajo vsakodnevno in je to postal njihov način poučevanja. Nihče od sodelujočih pa ni izrazil menja, da lahko na podlagi znanja in osebnih izkušenj že razvija nove strategije poučevanja (5 faza) ter se tako prilagaja raznolikim individualnim potrebam učencev.
Developing the professional capacity of preschool teachers through pedagogical training activities
Authors: Ho Van-Thong , Le Thi-Kim Anh , Nguyen Van-De , Phan Trong-Nam , Tran Van-Dat 
Published: April 2024

The primary purpose of educational programs is to enhance students’ knowledge and skills through pedagogical training activities. However, preschool teachers in Vietnam face limitations in their professional capacity. Thus, this study aimed to address issues by evaluating the level of implementation of pedagogical training activities for preschool education students. The study used a scale for students' pedagogical practice activities to gather quantitative data from 629 participants (managers, lecturers and preschool teachers) in Dong Thap province in Vietnam to assess the extent of implementation of pedagogical training activities for preschool education students. The results showed that preschool teachers may not possess the essential knowledge of pedagogical practices. Pedagogical training uses conventional work-and-activity techniques despite the fact that it prioritizes innovation. Moreover, all school managers, teachers and students recognized the necessity of developing the professional capacity of preschool teachers. These findings illustrate the critical need for revitalizing educational approaches that are consistent with Vietnam's developing preschool teacher professional development context. The present study proposes some measures to innovate pedagogical practice activities in order to meet the requirements for developing the professional capacity of preschool teachers in Vietnam. Such initiatives hold promise for reshaping the educational landscape and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the primary education sector of Vietnam.
Mechanisms underlying reversed TRAIL sensitivity in acquired bortezomib-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cells
Authors: De Wilt Leonie , Sobocki Bartosz Kamil , Jansen Gerrit , Tabeian Hessan , de Jong Steven , Peters Godefridus J. , Kruyt Frank 
Published: April 2024

Aim: The therapeutic targeting of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) death receptors in cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), is a widely studied approach for tumor selective apoptotic cell death therapy. However, apoptosis resistance is often encountered. The main aim of this study was to investigate the apoptotic mechanism underlying TRAIL sensitivity in three bortezomib (BTZ)-resistant NSCLC variants, combining induction of both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways.
Methods: Sensitivity to TRAIL in BTZ-resistant variants was determined using a tetrazolium (MTT) and a clonogenic assay. A RT-qPCR profiling mRNA array was used to determine apoptosis pathway-specific gene expression. The expression of these proteins was determined through ELISA assays and western Blotting, while apoptosis (sub-G1) and cytokine expression were determined using flow cytometry. Apoptotic genes were silenced by specific siRNAs. Lipid rafts were isolated with fractional ultracentrifugation.
Results: A549BTZR (BTZ-resistant) cells were sensitive to TRAIL in contrast to parental A549 cells, which are resistant to TRAIL. TRAIL-sensitive H460 cells remained equally sensitive for TRAIL as H460BTZR. In A549BTZR cells, we identified an increased mRNA expression of TNFRSF11B [osteoprotegerin (OPG)] and caspase-1, -4 and -5 mRNAs involved in cytokine activation and immunogenic cell death. Although the OPG, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8) protein levels were markedly enhanced (122-, 103-, and 11-fold, respectively) in the A549BTZR cells, this was not sufficient to trigger TRAIL-induced apoptosis in the parental A549 cells. Regarding the extrinsic apoptotic pathway, the A549BTZR cells showed TRAIL-R1-dependent TRAIL sensitivity. The shift of TRAIL-R1 from non-lipid into lipid rafts enhanced TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, a strong increase in the mRNA and protein levels of the anti-apoptotic myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein (Mcl-1) and B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) was found, whereas the B-cell lymphoma-extra large (Bcl-xL) expression was reduced. However, the stable overexpression of Bcl-xL in the A549BTZR cells did not reverse the TRAIL sensitivity in the A549BTZR cells, but silencing of the BH3 Interacting Domain Death Agonist (BID) protein demonstrated the importance of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, regardless of Bcl-xL.
Conclusion: In summary, increased sensitivity to TRAIL-R1 seems predominantly related to the relocalization into lipid rafts and increased extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways.
Persepsi Tentang Daya Tarik Iklan dan Pengaruhnya Pada Brand Exposure Produk Mie Instan
Authors: Ikbar Harits , Firdausa Faza Ruziqyani , Syamilah Fidelia , Abillah Muhammad Vicky , Cindy Vira Deyana 
Published: April 2024

This study aims to examine consumer perceptions of the attractiveness of Instant Noodle advertisements and their effect on brand exposure. The method used was quantitative by distributing questionnaires to 136 respondents who had experience buying and consuming Instant Noodles. Data taken using Partial Least Square analysis. The results showed that consumer perception of advertising attractiveness has a significant positive influence on brand exposure. The managerial implication of this study is that companies should consider the attractiveness of advertising in their marketing strategy, and also pay attention to other factors that can affect brand exposure.
Keyword: Advertising, Brand Exposure, Instant Noodles