bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Project Cost Estimation Using a Stepwise Approach: a Case Study of an Infrastructure Project in Gresik Regency, East Java
Authors: Siswoyo Siswoyo , Soepriyono Soepriyono , Suharso Akbar Bayu Kresno , Saurina Nia , Retnawati Lestari 
Published: March 2024

There are many studies related to cost estimation applied in a project, but only a few employ using “stepwise” method. This approach is expected to assist in solving complex problems by establishing a criteria hierarchy, subjectively assessed by interested parties, and incorporating various considerations to develop weights or priorities. The foundation of the stepwise approach relies on well-documented findings, which assert that 80% of the total project cost corresponds to the 20% most expensive components of the work. The research systematically collected data for project development estimates based on the bill of quantities from each year, as well as the HSPK (activity main unit price) in Gresik Regency from 2016 to 2018. This research aims to develop a conceptualized estimation model that provides clear, rapid, and relatively accurate initial project cost information. The results of this research include analysis of stepwise approach on cost realization, analysis of accuracy of the cost estimation model for buildings using the stepwise method, and an analysis of the cost of road and bridge infrastructure projects to facilitate completion in Gresik Regency. The research concludes that the analysis of the Cost Significant Model's impact on cost realization in the Public Works and Spatial Office's Highways Division in Gresik Regency has resulted in a cost estimation model for road development with an accuracy range from -12.7% to 16.0%, with an average accuracy rate of 0.59%. Additionally, there is a very strong correlation (R) of the independent variable (work in Division 2) and the total development cost, indicating that fluctuations in the cost of significant components are closely linked to changes in the overall development cost. The analysis of infrastructure project costs related to roads and bridges for project completion revealed that the highest value among independent variables is associated with Division 7, at Rp. 4,403,054 per m2. This suggests that the cost of Division 7 work is the most influential, while Division 1 (X1) has the lowest cost, at Rp. 35,589 per m2. Furthermore, there is a work component with zero cost, namely, Division 4 works.
National Quality Indicators in Pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia
Authors: Anderson Ashaunta T. , Mack Wendy J. , Horiuchi Sophia S. , Paulukonis Susan , Zhou Mei , Snyder Angela B. , Doctor Jason N. , Kipke Michele , Coates Thomas , Freed Gary 
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVETo assess nationally endorsed claims-based quality measures in pediatric sickle cell anemia (SCA).METHODSUsing data from the Sickle Cell Data Collection programs in California and Georgia from 2010 to 2019, we evaluated 2 quality measures in individuals with hemoglobin S/S or S/β-zero thalassemia: (1) the proportion of patients aged 3 months to 5 years who were dispensed antibiotic prophylaxis for at least 300 days within each measurement year and (2) the proportion of patients aged 2 to 15 years who received at least 1 transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) within each measurement year. We then evaluated differences by year and tested whether performance on quality measures differed according to demographic and clinical factors.RESULTSOnly 22.2% of those in California and 15.5% in Georgia met or exceeded the quality measure for antibiotic prophylaxis, with increased odds associated with rural residence in Georgia (odds ratio 1.61; 95% confidence interval 1.21–2.14) compared with urban residence and a trend toward increased odds associated with a pediatric hematologist prescriber (odds ratio 1.28; 95% confidence interval 0.97, 1.69) compared with a general pediatrician. Approximately one-half of the sample received an annual assessment of stroke risk using TCD (47.4% in California and 52.7% in Georgia), with increased odds each additional year in both states and among younger children.CONCLUSIONSThe rates of receipt of recommended antibiotic prophylaxis and annual TCD were low in this sample of children with SCA. These evidence-based quality measures can be tracked over time to help identify policies and practices that maximize survival in SCA.
Inter-reader reproducibility of a radiographic grading system for usual interstitial pneumonitis validates its use as a surrogate endpoint in clinical trials
Authors: Capaccione Kathleen M. , Ma Hong , Luk Lyndon , Salvatore Mary M. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe primary purpose of this study was to assess the interreader reliability of a grading system for UIP based on the quantification of normal lung. This grading system considers each of the following lung regions: right upper and middle lobes, right lower lobe, left upper lobe, and left lower lobe. Each is assigned a grade based on the following: 0: 0% normal lung; 1: 1–49% normal lung; 2: 50–74% normal lung; 3: 75–89% normal lung; 4: 90–99% normal lung; 5: 100% normal lung. The secondary purpose was to compare the grades rendered by non-cardiothoracic subspecialty trained radiologists to grades established by cardiothoracic radiologists, which were considered the gold standard.MethodsChest CT images of patients were obtained by searching the radiology record system for the terms “usual interstitial pneumonia” and “UIP”. Each case was confirmed by radiologist review; pathology was not assessed given the small fraction of cases that underwent biopsy due to the high risk of complications in patients with fibrotic lung disease. Two cardiothoracic radiologists evaluated each CT and reached a consensus grade. Two different radiologists who were not subspecialty trained in cardiothoracic radiology independently graded each case. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to compare the two reader's grades as well as each reader's grade independently to the gold standard score.ResultsOur analysis demonstrated a strongly positive statistically significant interreader correlation coefficient (RS) = 0.7062, P < 0.001. Our analysis of each reader compared to the gold standard demonstrated an Rs = 0.77559, P < 0.001 and an RS = 0.69958, P < 0.001 for readers 1 and 2, respectively, both representing statistically significant strongly positive correlations.ConclusionsThese results demonstrate strong interreader reproducibility and show that radiologists without subspecialty training in cardiothoracic radiology render grades that correlate strongly with those given by cardiothoracic radiologists. These findings support the use of this grading system for UIP both to monitor clinical progression and as a surrogate endpoint for antifibrotic drug trials.
Heat, ultrasound, and microwave assisted extraction methods for recovering bioactive components from hawthorn fruit (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.)
Authors: Alsobh Areej , Zin Moh Moh , Marđokić Ana , Vatai Gyula , Bánvölgyi Szilvia 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this work, an assessment of effective solvents and extraction methods was carried out to recover the bioactive compounds from hawthorn fruit (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.). Extractions assisted by heat, microwave, and ultrasound were carried out using various organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol). pH differential, Folin–Ciocalteu's, and aluminum chloride methods were used to determine total monomeric anthocyanin (TMA), total phenolic compound (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC), consecutively. Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP), 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl Hydrate (DPPH), and 2,2′- azino- bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6- sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays were used to measure the antioxidant activity (AA) of the extracts. The outputs revealed that extraction methods and solvents significantly affect anthocyanin concentration, TPC, TFC, AA, and color values of hawthorn fruit extracts. Due to the highest recovered TMA (0.152 ± 0.002 mg ECy3Gl/g of dry weight), TPC (49.14 ± 0.38 mg gallic acid equivalents/g of dry weight), and TFC (18.38 ± 0.19 mg quercetin equivalents/g of dry weight) contents, the ultrasonic-assisted extraction is superior to heat and microwave-assisted extractions. Accordingly, it was also observed that the methanol solvent is more profound than ethanol and isopropanol. Further, the bioactive compounds' content and the extracts' antioxidant activity are shown to be highly correlated. Thus, hawthorn extracts are considered to have antioxidant properties because of their concentrated bioactive compounds.
Polityka konsumencka Unii Europejskiej wobec alternatywnych sposobów pozasądowego rozwiązywania konfiktów konsumenckich. Zarys problematyki
Authors: Malczyńska-Biały Mira 
Published: March 2024

Nadrzędnym celem artykułu jest analiza polityki konsumenckiej Unii Europejskiej wobec alternatywnych sposobów rozwiązywania konfliktów konsumenckich. W publikacji dokonano szczegółowej analizy pod kątem polubownego rozwiązywania konfliktów konsumenckich z przedsiębiorcami w strategii polityki konsumenckiej Unii Europejskiej, od 1992 roku do współczesności. Wskazano również na perspektywę rozwoju tego rodzaju sposobów rozstrzygania sporów. Rozwiązywanie konfliktów konsumenckich w sposób polubowny stanowi ważny aspekt unijnej polityki konsumenckiej. Podstawowym ich narzędziem rozwoju jest tworzone prawodawstwo w tym zakresie, jak również szeroka działalność informacyjno-edukacyjna o jego efektywności.
La lectura literaria. Una alternativa que favorece el desarrollo del comportamiento lector
Authors: Rodríguez Verdecia Roberto Luis , Bárzaga Jiménez Deyanira Luisa , Frías Fernández Yotzana 
Published: March 2024

La lectura literaria es entendida como un proceso social, cultural e interactivo que prepara al estudiante para que, acceda a experiencias positivas de lectura que lo conducen a descubrir, apreciar, valorar y socializar el texto literario a partir del fomento del goce estético de la lectura literaria. Sobre la base de estas consideraciones, el presente trabajo constituye el resultado de un proyecto de investigación y tiene como objetivo mostrar consideraciones teóricas en relación al proceso de lectura literaria y que han repercutido en el desarrollo del comportamiento lector en los estudiantes de la carrera Licenciatura en Educación. Español-Literatura. El tema se aborda con un enfoque teórico-práctico, basado en la importancia de la lectura literaria para el desarrollo del comportamiento lector. Para la realización de esta investigación se utilizaron varios métodos, tanto del nivel teórico como del empírico. La estrategia pedagógica elaborada fue aplicada en la práctica educativa lo cual fue comprobado a través de la experimentación sobre el terreno, empleado en la etapa de valoración de los resultados.
On limited possibility of using Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and Al–Zn for corrosion protection of GdTbDyHoSc and GdTbDyHoY alloys in a salt mist chamber
Authors: Gel’chinskii B. R. , Il’inykh N. I. , Ignat’eva E. V. 
Published: March 2024

Nowadays high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with a hexagonal close packed structure consisting of rare-earth metals (REM) are of particular interest. In this work, we investigated the possibility of using of Al2O3 and Al:Zn (1:1) as a protective coatings for REM HEAs GdTbDyHoSc and GdTbDyHoY. The REM HEAs samples were synthesized from metals of purity ≥99.9 % by melting in an electric arc furnace under Ar atmosphere (99.99 %). The samples were coated by supersonic plasma spraying. Corrosion resistance was determined in a salt mist chamber for 48 h. It was found that for all studied samples corrosive effect in conditions of salt mist leads to degradation of the base material of the alloy. Samples coated with Al:Zn (1:1) under salt mist conditions showed less resistance than samples coated with Al2O3 due to the chemical interaction between aluminum and sodium chloride solution.
О ПРИВИЛЕГИИ ТВОРЧЕСТВА, КОТОРОЙ НЕ СУЩЕСТВУЕТ (И О ВОПРОСАХ, КОТОРЫЕ ИЗ ЭТОГО ВЫТЕКАЮТ)
Authors: КОМАШКО Марина Николаевна 
Published: March 2024

Гражданское законодательство России однозначно указывает, что автором результата интеллек- туальной деятельности является человек, творческим тру- дом которого этот результат создан. В международных конвенциях прямого указания нет, но подразумевается то же самое. Другого способа создания произведения законодательные акты не предполагают. Таким образом, за человеком закреплена привилегия творчества. Когда-то такой подход соответствовал естествен- но-научным взглядам. Наука считала способность творить свойственной только человеку, это виделось принципиальным отличием человека от животных. Со- ответственно нормы права строились сообразно этой парадигме. Однако современные естественные науки признают у животных способности к творчеству. В связи с новы- ми данными становится все труднее отрицать близкое сходство между человеком и животными, в том числе в области интеллекта и творчества.
В статье демонстрируются конкретные примеры творческих возможностей животных и созданных по- следними результатов интеллектуальной деятельности. Для большей наглядности автор проводит сравнение отдельных произведений, созданных животными, с про- изведениями, созданными человеком. Также уделено внимание естественно-научным работам, которые по- могают лучше понять происходящие в науке перемены. Автор приходит к выводу, что жизненные ситуации, рассмотренные в статье, невозможно уложить в су- ществующие правовые формы. В связи с этим перед правом интеллектуальной собственности встает вопрос концептуального выбора дальнейшего пути: будет ли оно развиваться в одном русле с естественными наука- ми; будут ли достижения естественных наук полностью проигнорированы правом или же, возможно, выбор будет сделан в пользу сохранения привилегии человека не на творчество, но на правовую охрану результатов творчества.
В более широком смысле открытие у животных способностей к творчеству (и исчезновение, вслед за признаком «интеллект», еще одного признака, который, как считалось ранее, отличает человека от прочего животного мира) привносит новые краски в дискуссию о правовом статусе животных. Факт признания за жи- вотными не только разума, но и способности созидать требует осмысления юридической наукой и, возможно, является еще одним аргументом в пользу целесообраз- ности признания новых субъектов гражданского права и права в целом.
The Concept of Common Property at the Present Stage
Authors: Laptev V. A. 
Published: March 2024

Common property as a legal category of Russian law plays an important role in property relations with the participation of many persons — owners (civil law community). The paper examines the provisions of the Russian civil legislation concerning common property, in particular the owners of immovable property, adopted in order to implement the Concept of Development of Civil Legislation in 2009. In addition, dwells on the issues of common property of members of an investment partnership, peasant (farmer) unions and other corporate associations. The paper analyzes the concept of «common property» at the present stage and defines its characteristic features. Special attention is paid to the issue of the mixed nature of ownership of common property. The author explains the rights of owners in relation to common property, including property, managerial and information rights. The author substantiates a truncated possibility of implementing the classical triad of the rights of the owner (possession, use and disposal) in relation to the property in question. The paper examines the procedure for exercising the powers of the owner of common property, disposing of objects from the common property (including their transfer and alienation to third parties), as well as the consequences of violating the rights and legitimate interests of persons arising from transactions with common property. In conclusion, the author’s concept of common property is defined by referring it to the civil law community — the collective owner. The paper proposes approaches to the legal assessment of the content of the owner’s competence, possible areas of application of the category under consideration and the functional suitability of common property.
Which Global Moment Tensor Catalog Provides the Most Precise Non-Double-Couple Components?
Authors: Rösler Boris , Spencer Bruce D. , Stein Seth 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The availability of digital seismic waveform data enabled compilation of seismic moment tensor catalogs that provide information about earthquake source processes beyond what could be derived from earlier methods that assume double-couple sources representing slip on planar faults. This additional versatility involves additional complexity. Moment tensors are determined by inversions minimizing the misfit between observed and synthetic waveforms, and depend on the specifics of the data inverted, the inversion algorithm, and the Earth structure assumed. Hence, substantial uncertainties arise in moment tensors and quantities derived from them, which can be assessed by comparing moment tensors from multiple global and regional catalogs using different data and inversion procedures. While the double-couple (DC) components of moment tensors are generally determined with greater certainty, non-double-couple (NDC) components for the same earthquake sometimes differ significantly between catalogs. This observation raises questions about the reliability of their determination and hence their geological significance. Using the correlation between NDC components in different catalogs, we quantify the reliability of NDC components in moment tensor catalogs through the determination of the effects of unmodeled and inaccurately modeled effects contained in them. We determine that the NDC components in the Global Centroid Moment Tensor catalog are, on average, more precise than in other catalogs, and thus studies on NDC components should be based on this catalog. Furthermore, their uncertainties are largely unrelated to uncertainties in the DC components. Therefore, the reliability of fault angles derived from a moment tensor is largely independent from the reliability of its NDC components.
Assessing the efficacy of acupuncture as the sole analgesic for canine chronic pain
Authors: Gong Jianjian , Thompson Mary Frances 
Published: March 2024

PICO Question
In dogs with chronic pain, is acupuncture alone, compared to a placebo, more efficacious in alleviating pain and pain-related dysfunction?

Clinical bottom line
Category of research
Treatment.
Number and type of study designs reviewed
Four randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trials were critically appraised.
Strength of evidence
Weak.
Outcomes reported
A single study evaluating the efficacy of gold bead implantation, a form of permanent acupuncture, on pain associated with canine hip dysplasia (CHD) endorsed acupuncture’s superior pain alleviation and locomotion improvement through owner and veterinarian subjective outcome evaluation.
Three studies concluded that, overall, acupuncture was not efficacious regarding pain reduction or dysfunction improvement compared with placebo treatment.
Conclusion
Based on the limited current evidence, acupuncture could have analgesic effects as perceived by owners, but acupuncture, as a sole analgesic, is unlikely to be effective in alleviating pain and pain-related dysfunction in canine chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal causes. Evidence is lacking on chronic pain due to neurological and oncological causes. Further studies need to focus on researching various acupuncture modalities’ effects on chronic pain with musculoskeletal, neuropathic and oncological causes when utilised as a component of multimodal therapy. Currently, for canine patients with chronic pain, there is insufficient evidence for a veterinarian to recommend that a client utilise acupuncture as the sole method for pain management.

How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
The Social Foundations for Developing the Arabic Language Curriculum According to Ahmad Fuad Effendy
Authors: Ma'ali Abul , Ibrahim Faisal Mahmoud Adam , Syuhadak Syuhadak 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe curriculum has laid a strategic position in the education process as it is the basis of the education process system. Ahmad Fuad Effendy is one of the leading Arabic language teaching activists who have a great effort in deploying and renewing Arabic teaching in Indonesia. He is the founder of the Federation of Arabic Language Teachers a member of the Board of Trustees of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Arabic Language and has a long experience in the field of Arabic teaching. This study aims to raise the perspective of Ahmad Fuad Effendy in the social foundation in the Arabic curriculum because it is considered a basis that is very concerned when developing an educational curriculum. Researchers use a qualitative approach with biographical study techniques. The data was taken from articles and books written by Ahmad Fuad Effendy both in Arabic and Indonesian in the development of Arabic teaching curriculum and from interviews. Data analysis was carried out through 1) data condensation, 2) data presentation, and 3) withdrawal and verification of conclusions. The researchers came to the conclusion that analyzing the needs of the community and employment in Arabic language and literature was important when developing a curriculum, especially to formulate curriculum goals to increase the effectiveness of the curriculum.يحتل المنهج موقعاً استراتيجياً في العملية التعليمية لأنه أساس منظومة العملية التعليمية. أحمد فؤاد أفندي أحد ناشطي تعليم اللغة العربية البارزين الذين لديهم جهد كبير في نشر تعليم اللغة العربية وتجديد مساره في إندونيسيا. كان مؤسسا لاتحاد مدرسي اللغة العربية في إندونيسيا (IMLA) وعضوا لمجلس أمناء مركز الملك عبد الله بن عبد العزيز الدولي وله خبرة طويلة في مجال منهج تعليم اللغة العربية. هدف هذا البحث إبراز أفكار أحمد فؤاد أفندي في الأسس الاجتماعية لأنها تعتبر الأسس التي اهتم بها كثيرا عند تطوير منهج التعليم. اعتمد الباحثون هذا البحث على المدخل الكيفي على نوع السيرة باستخدام المدخل الموضوعي. صدرت البيانات من المقالات والكتب التي كتبها أحمد فؤاد أفندي في منهج تعليم اللغة العربية والمقابلة. وتم تحليلها حسب رأي ميلس وهوبرمن وسلدانا: 1) تكثيف البيانات، 2) عرض البيانات وتحليلها و3) الاستنتاج والتحقق. توصل الباحثون إلى النتيجة أن تحليل متطلبات المجتمع ومجالات الأعمال في اللغة العربية وآدابها أمر مهم عند تطوير منهج دراسي خاصة لصياغة أهداف المنهج ويزيد فعالية المنهج.