bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Principles Of Teaching Arabic Language In The Indian Context: Teachers’ View
Authors: Zubair K M A Ahamed , Nadwi A. Abdul Hai Hasani , Vijayakumar S , Sathikulameen A , Ali M.Yasar Arafath 
Published: March 2024

Teaching a non-native language aims to equip students with fundamental language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This investigation concentrates on enhancing the teaching of Arabic in India. Based on a qualitative study employing descriptive experiential analysis, this paper proposes strategies for teaching Arabic as a foreign language in Tamil Nadu, India, and discusses associated challenges. Papers presented at conferences in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, as well as relevant journal articles, books, and research papers, were mined for data. The study provides a comprehensive case analysis of a highly experienced Arabic instructor and identifies essential principles for effective Arabic instruction. Findings indicate areas for development in the pedagogical competence of Arabic professors in colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the need for greater teaching awareness. Nonetheless, the study highlights the ability of dedicated instructors to foster a rich learning environment. This research provides insights that can be implemented to enhance Arabic language education in India, leading to a more effective and engaging learning environment for students.
A realização humana a partir da coextensividade do espírito humano no contexto sociocultural atual
Authors: Mattar Dulcinea Dirce Salgado 
Published: March 2024

Resumo: A caminhada humana traz questões em termos da realização enquanto ser humano no sentido de encontrar a vida ética, a liberdade autônoma, a verdade, o bem, a justiça, a beleza. Ao longo da história da filosofia esta questão foi abordada e reflexões profundas uniram Antropologia Filosófica, Ética Filosófica e Metafísica no sentido de indicar a possibilidade de um caminho. Num contexto sociocultural de controvérsias, crises vindas da modernidade, capitalismo neoliberal globalizado, sociedade de controle, domínio por paranótipos digitais, o ser humano se encontra imerso na imanência e eclode em conflitos internos buscando sentido na existência. Autores mostram que a coextensividade intencional do espírito humano (transcendência) entende a dimensão última ou suprema e o ser humano se realiza na relação de intersubjetividade, de alteridade com o outro, apresentando uma possibilidade de mudança do contexto.
Palavras-chave: Coextensividade do Espírito. Metafísica. Ética. Antropologia Filosófica. Lima Vaz. Crise da Modernidade.
Os medos da humanidade segundo David Le Breton: provocações à antropologia teológica
Authors: Sales Irineu Claudino 
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo faz uma análise de alguns aspectos da humanidade no contexto atual, a partir de elementos da antropologia de David Le Breton que nos levam a descobrir os grandes medos que assombram os homens e as mulheres. O objetivo é estabelecer um diálogo entre a leitura de Le Breton sobre essa temática e a antropologia teológica, buscando perceber possíveis pontos de contato entre uma e outra. Concluímos que o diálogo das diversas ciências com a teologia é não só oportuno, mas mutuamente enriquecedor. E por fim, ainda resta a materialidade insistente do corpo e, por outro lado, a esperança cristã na glorificação da pessoa toda, que permanece criatura de Deus.
Palavras-chave: Corpo; Medos, Le Breton; Antropologia; Antropologia Teológica.
Da linguagem e do mundo para o silêncio e a mística: elementos do pensamento de Wittgenstein para uma melhor compreensão de Deus e da religião
Authors: Gonzalez Alejandro José Castejón 
Published: March 2024

este artigo visa apresentar alguns aspectos essenciais do pensamento de Wittgenstein sobre a religião, Deus e a ética, considerando, principalmente, a obra do Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus e o período em que esta obra foi desenvolvida pelo filósofo. Para realizar tal tarefa serão apresentados, inicialmente, os principais elementos filosóficos do Tractatus, a relação existente entre mundo, linguagem e pensamento. Esta relação mostra limites da linguagem e estabelece a necessidade de fazer uma limitação na atividade filosófica. Em continuidade, será apresentada a ideia wittgensteiniana de místico, como uma realidade inexprimível e diante da qual o silêncio torna-se fundamental. Ideia que apresenta e mostra o outro lado do limite da linguagem onde se encontram os fundamentos da ética, da estética e da religião. Finalmente, será desenvolvida uma reflexão sobre a concepção de Deus e da religião no filósofo, a qual surge, coerentemente, das implicações de sua teoria do Tractatus.
Palavras chaves: Linguagem; Mundo; Mística; Ética; Religião.
A superabundância da graça em Rm 5,12-21: potencialização do humano para o bem
Authors: Pinto Elias Fernandes 
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo trata do tema da superabundância da Graça a partir de Rm 5,12-21. A perícope destaca de modo veemente a unicidade de Jesus Cristo e sua salvação para o ser humano. Partiremos de uma análise preliminar da Carta aos Romanos apresentando as questões de autoria, datação e destinatários. Em seguida, apresentaremos a estruturação da perícope, notas da crítica textual e uma suscinta análise formal. Por fim, apresentaremos um comentário teológico do texto no qual destacaremos o tema da superabundância da Graça em relação ao pecado que potencializa o ser humano para o bem.
Palavras-chave: Carta aos Romanos. Jesus Cristo. Graça. Salvação Cristã.
Assessment of the Coupled WRF-Hydro Model on Streamflow Simulations over the Source Region of the Yellow River
Authors: Chen Yaling , Wen Jun , Meng Xianhong , Zhang Qiang , Li Xiaoyue , Zhang Ge , Chen Run 
Published: March 2024

The Source Region of the Yellow River (SRYR), renowned as the &quot;Water Tower of the Yellow River&quot;, serves as an important water conservation domain in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, significantly influencing water resources within the basin. Based on the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model Hydrological modeling system (WRF-Hydro) model, the key variables of the atmosphere-land-hydrology coupling processes over the SRYR during the 2013 rainy season are analyzed. The investigation involves a comparative analysis between the coupled WRF-Hydro and the standalone WRF simulations, focusing on the hydrological response to the atmosphere. The results reveal that the WRF-Hydro model&#039;s proficiency in depicting streamflow variations over the SRYR, yielding a Nash Efficiency Coefficient (NSE) of 0.44 and of 0.61 during the calibration and validation periods, respectively. Compared to the standalone WRF simulations, the coupled WRF-Hydro model demonstrates enhanced performance in soil heat fluxes simulations, reducing the mean Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of surface soil temperature by 0.96 K and soil moisture by 0.01 m\textsuperscript{\textsuperscript{3}}/m\textsuperscript{\textsuperscript{3}}. Furthermore, the coupled model adeptly captures the streamflow variation characteristics with the NSE of 0.33. This underscores the significant potential of the coupled WRF-Hydro model for delineating coupled atmosphere-land-hydrology processes in regions characterized by cold climates and intricate topography.
A Deep Learning Model for Detecting the Diabetic Retinopathy Stages with Discrete Wavelet Transform
Authors: Mutawa A.M. , Al-Sabti Khalid , Raizada Seemant , Sruthi Sai 
Published: March 2024

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the primary factor leading to vision impairment and blindness in diabetic people. Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the retinal blood vessels. Initial detection and prompt medical intervention are vital in preventing progressive vision impairment. Today&#039;s growing medical field poses more significant workload and diagnostic demands on medical professionals. In the proposed study, a convolutional neural network (CNN) is employed to detect the stages of DR. This research is crucial for studying DR because of its innovative methodology incorporating two different public datasets. This strategy enhances the model&#039;s capacity to generalize unseen DR images, as each dataset encompasses unique demographics and clinical circumstances. The network can learn and capture complicated hierarchical image features with asymmetric weights. Each image undergoes preprocessing using contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) and the discrete wavelet transform (DWT). The model is trained and validated using the combined datasets of Dataset for Diabetic Retinopathy (DDR) and the Asia Pacific Tele-Ophthalmology Society (APTOS). The CNN model is tuned with different learning rates and optimizers. The CNN model with Adam optimizer achieved 70% accuracy and an area under curve (AUC) score of 0.82. The recommended study results may reduce diabetes-related vision impairment by early DR severity identification.
Method for predicting ultra-short-term wind speed and direction at emergency well site
Authors: Pan Zhao , Liang Haibo , Li Jinyun 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

In order to protect the safety of emergency rescue personnel and improve the speed of well control emergency rescue, it is necessary to know the ultra-short-term wind speed and direction time series of the well field in the next 15 minutes in advance. In this paper, the 0-1 test method is used to calculate the chaotic properties of the ultra-short-term wind speed and direction in the well field, and then the Hurst index is used to calculate the predictability of the ultra-short-term wind speed and direction in the well field. The Seagull Optimization Algorithm (SOA) is used to optimize the four hyper-parameters of the Echo State Network (ESN) and to train the network output weight matrix, so that the ultra-short-term wind speed and direction in the well field can be predicted from chaotic time series of the three kinds of terrain of the well field at different time scales. Among the three terrains, the MSE of the ultra-short-term wind speed in the well field valley and the ultra-short-term wind direction in the well field mountain are the smallest, which are 0.0215 and 1.787, respectively. The experimental results show that the SOA-ESN method has a good prediction effect on the chaotic time series of the ultra-short-term wind speed and direction, and can provide a new technical support for speeding up the well control emergency rescue.
Identification of inheritance and genetic loci responsible for wrinkled fruit surface phenotype in chili pepper (Capsicum annum) by quantitative trait locus analysis
Authors: Ahmed Nahed , Matsushima Kenichi , Nemoto Kazuhiro , Kondo Fumiya 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The phenotypes of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruit are sometimes characterized by having either smooth or wrinkled surfaces, both of which are commercially important. However, as the inheritance patterns and loci responsible have not yet been identified, it is difficult to control fruit surface traits in conventional chili pepper breeding. To obtain new insights into these aspects, we attempted to clarify the genetic regulation mechanisms responsible for the wrinkled surface of fruit from the Japanese chili pepper ‘Shishito’ (C. annuum). First, we investigated the segregation patterns of fruit-surface wrinkling in F2 progeny obtained from crosses between the C. annuum cultivars ‘Shishito’ and ‘Takanotsume’, the latter of which has a smooth fruit surface. The F2 progeny exhibited a continuous variation in the level of wrinkling, indicating that the wrinkled surface in ‘Shishito’ was a quantitative trait. To identify the responsible loci, we performed quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of the F2 progeny using restriction site-associated DNA sequencing data obtained in our previous study. The results showed that two significant QTLs (Wr11 and Wr12) were newly detected on chromosome 11 and 12, which explained 13.0 and 57.0% of the genetic variance, respectively. We then investigated the genetic effects of these QTLs using molecular markers. The findings showed that the levels of wrinkling in the F2 progeny could mostly be explained by the independent additive effects of the ‘Shishito’ allele in Wr12. This locus was therefore considered to be a useful genomic region for controlling fruit surface traits in the chili pepper.
Evolutionary Behaviors of Straw-Reinforced Slurry for Sustainable Management of Dredging Sediment: Rheological and Fertility Properties
Authors: Qiu Chengchun , Xu Liwei , Geng Weijuan , Xu Guizhong , Zhang Dan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

This study evaluates the potential of using rice straw waste as a sustainable alternative for managing the dredge sediment. The rice straw was used to reinforce the dredge slurry to realize “treating the wastes with wastes”. The dredge slurry could be relocated with enhanced rheological properties or reclaimed cultivable land by in-situ management. In this framework, the rheological and fertility properties of straw-reinforced dredge slurry were investigated with a 90-day degradation period. The increased liquid limit and fine content were observed regardless of the straw content and degradation time, and a decreased slump flow and increased dynamic viscosity were obtained after the addition of straw. Nutrients, including SOC, TN, P, and K, increase over time after straw reinforcement, suggesting effective land reclamation by straw blending. The increases were abrupt in the first 14 days, followed by a gently increasing rate. Soil pH decreases over time to the range more suitable for planting. Results suggest that effective straw reinforcement enhances the rheological properties for relocating and improves the soil fertility for in-situ tillage. This study supplements the societal image of dredge materials and waste straws in engineering and environmental applications.
An impermeable copper surface monolayer with high-temperature oxidation resistance
Authors: Jeong Se-Young , Kim Su Jae , Lee Yousil , Kim Young-Hoon , Yang Sang-Hyeok , Kim Seon , Jung Min-Hyoung , Kim Young-Min , Lamichhane Bipin , Regmi Binod , Kim Seong-Gon , Jang Jae Hyuck , Jeong Hu Young , Seong Maeng-Je , Choi Hak Soo 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Despite numerous efforts involving surface coating, doping, and alloying, maintaining surface stability at high temperatures without compromising intrinsic properties has remained challenging. Here we present a groundbreaking method to address the accelerated oxidation of metals like Cu, Ni, and Fe at temperatures exceeding 200 °C. Inspired by the concept that oxygen (O) itself could effectively obstruct the pathway of O infiltration, the study achieved a significant breakthrough by immobilizing the blocking O. Through extensive calculations considering various elements (C, Al, Si, Ge, Ga, In, and Sn) to anchor O on Cu surfaces, Si emerged as the optimal element. The theoretical findings were validated through systematic sputtering deposition experiments. The introduction of anchoring elements to reinforce Cu–O bonds enabled the formation of an atomically thin barrier on the Cu surface, rendering it impermeable to O even at high temperatures, while preserving its intrinsic conductivity. This remarkable oxidation resistance, facilitated by the impermeable atomic monolayer, opens exciting opportunities for researchers and industries to overcome limitations associated with the use of oxidizable metal films.
Cholesterol-lowering medications and sarcopenia: Large cross- sectional Study ：NHANES 2011-2014
Authors: Gong Wei , Liu Tingting , Li Jie 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Objective
Cholesterol-lowering medications, especially statins, are widely prescribed for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The association between those medications and sarcopenia has garnered attention and remains a topic of contention. Our aim is to investigate whether cholesterol-lowering medications are a risk factor for sarcopenia.
Methods
We utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database, extracting data from the 2011–2014 survey cycles. By constructed univariate and multivariate regression models, we elucidated the relationship between the X variable and the Y variable. By conducted predictive models by the ROC curve to assess the average predictive value based on AUC.
Results
The ratio of usage of cholesterol-lowering medication showed a significant difference between the sarcopenia group and non-sarcopenia group (77 (25.0%) vs. 396 (12.0%), p < 0.001), but when further analyzing the subgroups of obese and non-obese individuals, this difference disappeared. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis BMI demonstrated a significant and independent impact on sarcopenia (OR = 1.13, 95%CI 1.01–1.27, p = 0.036). The ROC curve analysis of the model incorporating age, grip strength, and BMI as predictors yielded an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.7433.
Conclusion
There is no direct correlation between cholesterol-lowering medications and sarcopenia. Instead, obesity emerges as an independent risk factor for sarcopenia. Additionally, the combination of BMI, age, and grip strength demonstrates good predictive value for identifying the risk of sarcopenia in clinical patients.
Effects of self-monitoring physical activity with wearable activity trackers on perceived joint function and health-related quality of life in people with hip and knee osteoarthritis: A secondary analysis of a cluster-randomised clinical trial
Authors: Östlind Elin , Eek Frida , Stigmar Kjerstin , Hansson Eva Ekvall 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) often leads to pain and functional limitations, impacting work and daily life. Physical activity (PA) may reduce pain and functional limitations but individuals with OA tend to be insufficiently active. Wearable activity trackers (WATs) offer a novel approach to promote PA. The aim of this secondary analysis was to examine the effects of self-monitoring PA with a WAT on perceived joint function and health-related quality of life in people with hip and knee OA.
Method: A two-armed cluster-randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) was conducted in southern Sweden including 160 individuals with hip or knee OA. The participants were cluster-randomized to a Supported Osteoarthritis Self-management Program (SOASP) with the addition of self-monitoring PA using a commercial WAT for 12 weeks (n =86), or only the SOASP (n =74). The outcomes include perceived joint function measured with HOOS/KOOS and health-related quality of Life (HRQoL) measured with EQ-5D-3L index and EQ VAS. Participants responded to the questionnaires at baseline and at follow-up after 3, 6 and 12 months. Statistical analyses involved linear mixed models, ANCOVA and paired t-test.
Results: Participants with data from baseline and at least one follow-up were included in the analyses (n =124). The analyses showed no statistically significant differences in changes between the groups in perceived joint function or HRQoL throughout the study period. Both groups showed improvements in pain and symptoms, but the changes were small.
Conclusion: The addition of WAT-use to the SOASP did not have any effect on perceived joint function or HRQoL. The participants’ relatively high baseline scores, high initial PA levels and the uniform step goal might have influenced the outcome of this study. We suggest that future WAT-interventions for people with OA apply a more person-centered approach with individualised goals to help optimise PA.
Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03354091. Registered 15/11/2017.
Identify bile acids metabolism-related biomarkers and prognostic factor in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Li Rong , Tuo Shuyue , Lu Hongwei , Huang Lanxuan , Jiang Wei , Zhao Xiangju , Wei Fujuan , Bian Yuan , Xu Meng 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Background
Researches have shown that bile acids (BAs) is related to many tumors. However, the prognosis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is poor. Therefore, this study explore biomarkers related to BAs metabolism and its regulatory mechanism in ICC.
Methods
TCGA-CHOL was downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas Program database. GSE107943, GSE26566, GSE32879 and GSE45001 were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. 57 bile acids metabolism-related genes (BARGs) were obtained. The candidate genes were obtained by difference analysis, KM survival analysis and machine learning. Next, independent prognostic factors were determined by univariate and multivariate analysis. Meanwhile, functional enrichment, immune infiltration and drug sensitivity analysis of biomarkers were performed, and the mechanism of biomarkers in ICC was explored. Finally, the expression levels of biomarkers were verified in different datasets.
Results
40 differentially expressed BARGs (DE-BARGs) were obtained, among 18 genes were significantly associated with prognosis. CYP8B1, SCP2, SLC51A and SLCO1A2 were obtained as biomarkers, and SLCO1A2 was used as independent prognostic factor. Also, four biomarkers were correlated with Monocyte and Memory B cells, and seven immune cells were significantly associated with ICC prognosis. Besides, a ceRNA network was established, among SCP2 and SLCO1A2 were regulated through hsa-miR-543 and AC005261.1. Meanwhile, 61 drugs existed diversity between high and low expression groups of biomarkers. Finally, SCP2 and CYP8B1 were significantly expressed in the four data sets.
Conclusion
CYP8B1, SCP2, SLC51A and SLCO1A2 were identified as biomarkers related to BAs metabolism in ICC, which guided the clinical treatment of ICC patients.
Three-dimensional temperature field distribution of thin medium plate during finishing rolling and its effect on shape control
Authors: Ma Weishi , Li Hongbo , Kong Ning , Zheng Zhilong , Yu Hao , Mu Kai 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

In order to investigate the relationship between temperature distribution and shape control for thin medium plate, based on the production of a 3800 mm finishing mill, a high-precision temperature field prediction model of the rolled piece was established using the control volume heat balance method. The model is used to calculate the temperature field in the thickness, width, and length directions of the piece, and the results are used to analyze its effect on the shape control. By comparing the calculated results with the measured data, it can be seen that the deviation of the calculated results of this model was within 1%. Firstly, considering the large temperature difference in the thickness direction of the piece, an optimization coefficient of each pass for rolling force calculation was proposed to improve the accuracy. Secondly, the influence of the temperature difference in the width direction on the wedge shape of the piece is quantitatively analyzed, and the control standard of the temperature difference within 20 °C was proposed. Thirdly, the influence of the temperature difference in the length direction on the shape control of the piece is quantitatively analyzed, and the tail edge wave problem was solved by increasing the rolling temperature and limiting the length of the piece. The above research has been applied in production, and the shape quality of different specifications of plate has been improved.