bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study of tear film status in patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery
Authors: Sharma Anjali , Yadav Hemlata , Ghosh Poulomi , Gautam Megha , Sharma Aditya 
Published: December 2023

The present study was undertaken to study the tear film status preoperatively and post-operatively in patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery. The study was conducted as prospective study on 100 patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery during the study period of 1 year. Work up for tear film status including Schirmer’s test, staining of cornea and conjunctiva with fluorescein dye, TBUT (tear film break up time) was done preoperatively and postoperatively after phacoemulsification. Mean Schirmer’s value at preoperative assessment was 27.45±4.95 whereas that at post operative day 7, 15 and 30 was 9.09±2.19, 16.73±5.12 and 24.45±4.05 respectively. Similarly, mean TBUT at preoperative level was 11.11±1.16 which reduced to 6.63±1.57 at day 7, 7.37±1.44 at day 15 and 9.77±0.91 at day 30. Test of significance (ANOVA) showed statistically significant difference in mean Schirmer’s and TBUT values at various follow ups post-operatively as compared to baseline (p&#60;0.01). Cataract surgery can lead to dry eye due to incision itself as well as due to intra-operative exposure to the microscope light. Thus, artificial tears must be prescribed to improve the quality of life during immediate post-operative period. However, gradually, tear film status improved. We only followed up patients till one month, a long term follow up is recommended to assess the time taken for the tear film to recover to its preoperative status.
Kultura i muzyka popularna w refleksji kompozytorskiej Luciana Beria
Authors: Nowak Weronika 
Published: December 2023

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie kluczowych problemów i wątków związanych z kulturą i muzyką popularną podejmowanych przez Luciana Beria w jego refleksji kompozytorskiej. Omówione zostały takie przedstawiane przez Beria problemy, jak m.in.: właściwości i funkcje muzyki popularnej, związki muzyki z kulturą masową, brzmienie muzyki rockowej, krytyka syntezatorów, sposób wykorzystania głosu, wpływ technologii na muzykę popularną. W artykule zostały także wykazane związki między sposobem definiowania przez kompozytora wybranych zjawisk, jego postawą twórczą i praktyką kompozytorską. Analizie porównawczej pod kątem sposobu ujęcia danego problemu przez kompozytora zostały poddane źródła pisane (artykuły i wywiady), publikowane w różnych latach życia kompozytora.
The Perceptions and Risk Reduction Strategies of Small-Scale Salt Farmers on Madura Island
Authors: Fauziyah Elys , Huang Wenchi , Setiani Setiani , Qomariyah Nur , Fatmawati Ika 
Published: December 2023

Salt farming is considered a risky venture due to the influence of both internal and external factors. Therefore, this study aimed to describe farmers' perceptions regarding the causes, opportunities, and impacts of risks to develop a risk reduction strategy for salt farming in Madura Island. The study used a multistage sampling method to obtain 120 respondents and was conducted in three regencies: Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep. The first objective was analyzed using the descriptive method, while the second was designed using the Kountur method. Farmers' perceptions showed that seawater quality, wind and temperature, rainfall, soil porosity, price volatility, marketing channels, government policies, capital constraints, and human resource quality could cause risks in salt farming. Several risks were perceived to significantly impact salt farming, such as government policies, partnerships, marketing channels, prices, and capital availability. Therefore, some recommendations to improve the risk reduction strategies included the use of horizontal axis windmills, revitalization of groups and partnerships, and capital strengthening through the effectiveness of the PUGAR (Empowerment of Smallholder Salt Businesses) policy by the development of standard procedures for the timely and targeted distribution of the aides.

Keywords: perception, risk, salt, strategy
Struktur, Perilaku, dan Kinerja Pemasaran Cabe Jamu di Kecamatan Bluto
Authors: Hasanah Uswatun , Hayati Mardiyah 
Published: December 2023

Java long pepper (Piper retrofractum Vahl.) is a potential export commodity. One of the centers of Java long pepper production in Indonesia is Sumenep Regency. However, in marketing, farmers only act as price takers, and prices fluctuate a lot. This study aimed to describe the structure, conduct, and performance of the Java Long Pepper market in Bluto District, Sumenep Regency. Sampling was carried out using the snowball sampling method to obtain a sample of 31 farmers, 2 small traders, and 1 large trader. The analysis technique used is the SCP (structure, conduct, and performance) with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Market structure is analyzed by calculating CR and IHH, market conduct by analyzing pricing methods, marketing channels, and marketing functions, and market performance by marketing margin and farmer’s share. Based on the research results, it is known that the market structure that occurs is an oligopsony with a high concentration and collusion price leadership types by the dominant firm. Market conduct shows that farmers cannot bargain, and traders determine absolute prices. Market performance is seen from marketing channel I which is considered the best, with a marketing margin IDR2.000,00 and a farmer’s share of 97.30%. This condition of imperfect market competition needs to be controlled and paid attention to so that it can be managed well, create healthy business conditions, and avoid monopoly.

Keywords: Java long pepper, market performance, market conduct, market structure
Determinan Kesejahteraan Petani Tanaman Pangan di Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Purba Samuel Fery , Yulianti Astrina , Raphael Yudha , Khotimah Husnul 
Published: December 2023

Every year, West Java Province becomes the third largest rice-producing province in Indonesia, with a production of 9.43 million tons in 2022. However, this condition is inversely proportional to the welfare of food crop farmers when viewed from the exchange rate of food crop farmers (NTPTP), which in the last two years has been below 100%. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of rice crop production, rice crop productivity, the selling price of dry milled grain, production costs, and additional capital on NTPTP in West Java. Secondary data were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics and the Directorate General of Food Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, from 2010–2022. Multiple linear regression analysis is used to examine the determinants of the welfare of food crop farmers. The findings of this study show that the selling price of dry-milled grain has a significant effect on increasing NTPTP. In contrast, rice crop production, productivity, production costs, and capital increases are not. The selling price of dry-milled grain influences the welfare of food crop farmers in West Java. Government policymakers can use this study in the agricultural sector to overcome the high expenditure of farmers' production costs by providing subsidies on target and maintaining the cost of goods sold for rice for the welfare of farmers in West Java.

Keywords: price of dry grain, exchange rate of food crop farmers, paddy production, paddy productivity, multiple linear regression
ФОРМУВАННЯ ГОТОВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ МАГІСТРІВ ПСИХОЛОГІВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ЯК ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНА ПРОБЛЕМА
Authors: Ларіонцева Анна 
Published: December 2023

Стаття присвячена аналізу та визначенню актуальності дослідження проблеми формування готовності до професійної діяльності майбутніх магістрів психологів. У статті обґрунтована актуальність вирішення проблеми, розглянуто теоретичні питання основ формування готовності майбутнього психолога до професійної діяльності як психолого-педагогічна проблема, проаналізовано погляди сучасних вітчизняних та зарубіжних науковців щодо професійної підготовки майбутніх магістрів психологів в закладах вищої технічної освіти (ЗВТО).
Методики дослідження. Для досягнення мети в роботі планується використати сукупність методів і прийомів наукового пізнання.
Висвітлюються теоретичні методи, які передбачають аналіз наукової літератури за темою дослідження та узагальнення здобутої інформації, системний аналіз, узагальнення теоретично-методологічних підходів до проблеми, розробку та обґрунтування теоретичної моделі предмету дослідження.
Метод логічного узагальнення - для теоретичного обґрунтування значущості поставлених завдань та уточнення ключових понять дослідження.
Результати. Розкрито аспекти формування професійних якостей майбутнього фахівця у процесі підготовки до майбутньої професійної діяльності.
Висновки. Проблема професійної підготовки магістрів психологів є достатньо гострою. Розширення поля діяльності психологів висуває високі вимоги до особистості самого фахівця. Масштаб особистості випускників ЗВТО повинен відповідати масштабу професійних завдань, які сучасне життя і суспільство ставлять перед магістрами психологами, а це, водночас, вимагає корекції освітніх програм у закладах вищої освіти.
У зв’язку з реформуванням освіти питання інноваційних змін у професійній підготовці майбутніх фахівців різного профілю стають найбільш пріоритетними. Актуалізується проблема переходу від знаннєвої парадигми до іншого методологічного спрямування, яка передбачає самостійну орієнтацію студентів у світі інформації та формує в майбутніх фахівців професійну компетентність. Підкреслимо, що акцентується увага на проблемі професійної підготовки, в освітньому середовищі закладу вищої технічної освіти
КОМПОНЕНТНО-КРИТЕРІАЛЬНА ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА СФОРМОВАНОСТІ ГОТОВНОСТІ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ІНОЗЕМНИХ СТУДЕНТІВ-МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ АВІАЦІЙНОЇ ГАЛУЗІ
Authors: Михеєва Тамара 
Published: December 2023

У статті здійснено теоретичний аналіз наукових праць вітчизняних вчених щодо визначення компонентів, критеріїв, показників та рівнів сформованості готовності до професійної діяльності майбутніх фахівців авіаційної галузі.
Мета статті полягає у виокремленні компонентів, критеріїв, показників та рівнів сформованості готовності до професійної діяльності іноземних студентів-майбутніх інженерів з технічного обслуговування повітряних суден та авіадвигунів. Завдання дослідження – визначити компоненти та виокремити критерії, показники та рівні сформованості готовності до професійної діяльності іноземних студентів-майбутніх інженерів з технічного обслуговування повітряних суден та авіадвигунів. Для досягнення поставленої мети були використані такі методи дослідження: науковий аналіз, систематизація, узагальнення, порівняння. У результаті проведеного дослідження було визначено структурні компоненти, які входять до складу професійної підготовки іноземних студентів-майбутніх інженерів з технічного обслуговування повітряних суден та авіадвигунів: профорієнтаційний, мотиваційно-ціннісний, когнітивно-діяльнісний, особистісний. Критеріями сформованості готовності до професійної діяльності обрано мотиваційний, когнітивно-діяльнісний, рефлексивний. Виділено початковий (низький), достатній та високий рівні готовності до професійної діяльності іноземних студентів-майбутніх фахівців авіаційної галузі. Висновки. Показники мотиваційного критерію: спрямованість та мотивацію здійснювати професійну діяльність в авіаційній галузі; толерантне ставлення до представників інших культур та національностей; професійно-ціннісні орієнтації. Показники когнітивно-діяльнісного критерію: комплекс набутих теоретичних знань, умінь та навичок з фундаментальних і гуманітарних дисциплін, а також професійно-значущі якості та уміння, набуті протягом навчання в університеті. Показники рефлексивного критерію: стресостійкість, толерантність до невизначеності, здатність вирішувати конфліктні ситуації, креативність, вміння мислити нестандартно та приймати професійні рішення у складних невизначених ситуаціях, здатність до рефлексії
Climate before and after planting drive divergent outcomes ten years after restoration of a wheat field to grassland
Authors: Mahood Adam , Barnard David , Macdonald Jacob , Green Tim , Erskine Robert 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Converting croplands to grasslands can restore ecosystem functions and services, but there is uncertainty about why some restoration treatments succeed and others do not. Existing restoration strategies tailor species compositions of seed mixes according to long-term climate means and hardiness zones. However, individual years typically deviate from average climate norms such that restoration activities may be better informed by recent conditions than with climate averages. We monitored a field in eastern Colorado that was converted from winter wheat-fallow to native perennial grassland via seeding. The same seed mix was used to seed half of the strips in 2013 (drier) and the other half in 2014 (wetter). In the strips seeded in 2013, only one native grass and one shrub species from the seed mix established widely, whereas in 2014 all native grasses established. Higher soil moisture preceding seed application was positively associated with perennial grasses, while rhizomatous grasses, shrubs and introduced annuals were associated with other variables. After seeding, high summer soil moisture was positively associated with a rhizomatous C3 grass, while the planted C4 bunchgrasses were negatively associated with high summer soil moisture and positively associated with high fall soil temperatures. We found evidence of facilitatory interactions between grasses and forbs, and antagonistic interactions between native perennial grasses and introduced annuals. These findings highlight the potential for land managers to improve upon current approaches by considering antecedent and forecasted conditions during restoration planning.
Comparative Visual Performance of Ultraviolet Light-filtering and Violet Light-filtering Monofocal Intraocular Lenses of the Same Material and Basic Design
Authors: Tanabe Hirotaka , Tabuchi Hitoshi , Shojo Tomohiro , Yamauchi Tomofusa , Takase Kosuke 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
We compared the visual performance of ZCB00 ultraviolet light-filtering and ZCB00V violet light-filtering monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) (both Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision) with the same materials and basic design in cataract patients treated in 2011-2020, with evaluations performed at 10 weeks following the last surgery for implantation of bilateral lenses ≤3 months apart. The ZCB00 and ZCB00V groups included 904 eyes from 452 patients (age 72.3±6.8 y; women/men, 268/184) and 1374 eyes from 687 patients (age 73.0±7.4 y; women/men, 415/272), respectively. Statistical validity was confirmed using a linear mixed-effects model with binocular data and adjustments for age, sex, subjective refraction cylinder, subjective refraction spherical equivalent, corneal astigmatism, axial length, pupil diameter, and corneal higher-order aberrations. ZCB00 showed slightly but significantly better results (p<0.05, Wald) for uncorrected intermediate/near visual acuity, corrected near visual acuity, and components of the 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25) (Role_Limitation, Mental_Health, Social_Function, Distance_Vision, Color_Vision). Meanwhile, ZCB00V showed significantly better contrast sensitivity with glare (visual angle of target: 6.3°/4.0°/0.7°; p<0.00068, Wald); slightly but significantly better contrast sensitivity without glare (4.0°/2.5°/1.6°) and with glare (2.5°/1.6°/1.0°), VFQ-25 General_Health scores, and near spectacle independence; and slightly but significantly smaller higher-order aberrations (internal, scaled to a 6-mm pupil; Wavefront_6_post_I_Trefoil) (p<0.05, Wald).
Study on spectral response of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) at different leaf ages and evaluation on photosynthetic energy efficiency of narrow-band LED spotlights
Authors: Gao Dan , Yuan Qing , Pei Weizhong , Zhang Xue , Li Fusheng , Han Qiuyi , Zhang Shanduan 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Leaf photosynthesis largely determines the daughter corm yields in vegetative growth for saffron (Crocus sativus L.). Most of previous researches focuses on spectral response in various species, but lacking the study on saffron leaves at different leaf ages. In this study, the action spectrum based on photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) and irradiance were distinguished and interpretated. The optical properties and photosynthetic performances of leaves were respectively investigated at two leaf ages, dependence on customized narrow-band LED spotlights from 380 nm to 780 nm with an interval 20 nm and a band width 10 nm. The younger leaves charactered higher reflectance and transmittance at 500 − 600 nm, resulting in lower absorptance compared to the older leaves. The spectral response curves including action spectrum and quantum yield for younger leaves were higher than the older, but their relative curves displayed coincidence. The spectral response curves exhibited two peaks at 440 and 640 nm, but not low between 500 and 600 nm. Nevertheless, the photosynthetic energy efficiency of spotlights demonstrated very low in green/yellow region. Accordingly, more attentions should be paid to green and yellow LED lighting during the vegetative stage for saffron, as well as improving their manufacturing technology.
Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm., a suitable plant species for phytoremediation of crude oil and mercury contaminated soil
Authors: Talukdar Parismita , Baruah Aryan , Bhuyan Sameer Jyoti , Boruah Swati , Borah Pujashree , Bora Chittaranjan , Basumatary Budhadev 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of Costus speciosus in the degradation of crude oil and mercury (Hg) from the contaminated soil in pot experiments in the net house for 180 days. C. speciosus was transplanted in soil containing 19150 mg kg− 1 crude oil and 3.2 mg kg− 1 Hg. The study includes the evaluation of plant height, root length, total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and Hg degradation in soil, TPH and Hg accumulation in plants grown in fertilized and unfertilized pots, and rhizospheric most probable number (MPN) at 60 days interval. The average biomass production and heights of C. speciosus in contaminated treatments were significantly (p < 0.05) lower compared to the unvegetated control. Plants grown in contaminated soil showed relatively reduced root surface area compared to the uncontaminated treatments. TPH degradation in planted fertilized, unplanted and planted unfertilized pot was 63%, 0.8% and 38% respectively. However, compared to unvegetated treatments, TPH degradation was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in vegetated treatments. Comparison of fertilized and unfertilized soils showed that TPH accumulation in plant roots and shoots was relatively higher in fertilized soils. Hg degradation in soil was significantly (p < 0.05) more in planted treatment compared to unplanted treatments. The fertilized soil showed relatively more Hg degradation in soil and its accumulation in roots and shoots of plants in comparison to unfertilized soil. MPN in treatments with plants was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than in without plants. It was observed that C. speciosus accelerated the biodegradation of crude oil and Hg in soil and their accumulation in roots and shoots.
Enhancing Nematicidal Effect of Prodigiosin via Nano-Encapsulation Using Chitosan as a Novel Carrier Substance
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hanh , Wang San-Lang , Phan Tu Quy , Nguyen Thi Huyen , Nguyen Anh Dzung , Nguyen Van Bon 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

In this study, Chitosan (CS) was newly found as an effective carrier for nano-encapsulation of Pg by spray drying technique for enhancing its bioactivity. Among various tested polymers, CS was screened as the most suitable substance for creating encapsulated Pg/CS nanoparticles (E-Pg/CS-NPs) with high recovery yield and good nanoscale properties. CS was further combined with other carbohydrate polymers and used for nano-encapsulation of Pg, however, no enhancing yield or better properties of encapsulated Pg NPs were found. Further experiments indicated that the size of the spaying needle of 55µm and the Pg concentration used at 0.05% were the most effective for producing E-Pg/CS-NPs. In nanoscale properties characterization, the E-Pg/CS-NPs were found spherical with smooth surfaces, good stability (Zeta potential of + 80.1mV), and average sizes at 529.5nm. Especially, the E-Pg/CS-NPs demonstrated a potent nematicidal effect against both J2-nematodes and their egg-hatching, besides, the activity of E-Pg/CS-NPs was improved by about 4-fold compared with pure Pg. The molecular docking and enzyme inhibition assays suggested the possible path-way of the nematicidal effect of Pg released from E-Pg/CS-NPs via inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. This study thus provides a novel and effective protocol to produce E-Pg/CS-NPs with potential use for managing black pepper nematodes.
Predictive modeling of angiotensin-converting enzyme and its gene-polymorphisms in the occurrence of cerebral small-vessel disease
Authors: Dong Zijian , Yang Xinyi , Luo Dadaong , Dou Shannan , Zhao Kui , Guo Xinlu , Tian Chao , Liu Xuhui 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is the big cause of stroke, and there are many causes of CSVD. The aim of this study is to screen the key causes of CSVD and finally explore the association of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and its gene polymorphisms with CSVD by constructing a multivariate modeling research method based on Lasso regression. Clinical data were collected from 184 CSVD patients and 120 controls, and then lasso regression was used to select the four most relevant clinical characteristics of CSVD. Then we divided the sample size of the training set and the validation set according to the ratio of 7:3, and used the ROC curve and DCA curve to evaluate the diagnostic and survival value of the prediction results. Finally, serum ACE expression and ACE genotyping were tested by Elisa and PCR. Four characteristic variables were selected by lasso regression, including age, sex, serum ACE concentration and ACE genotyping. ROC diagnostic curve showed that the AUC value of the validation set was 0.98, which had high diagnostic value. The subsequent DCA curve also showed that these four characteristic variables had a close clinical correlation with CSVD. The final results also confirmed that the serum ACE value of CSVD patients was higher than that of the Control group (p < 0.001), and the gene frequency (D\I = 291\79) in the CSVD group. And Control group gene frequency (D\I = 46\194) There were also some differences (p < 0.0001). The expression of ACE and its genotype, age, and gender contribute to CSVD.
Stratified Graph Indexing for Efficient Search in Deep Descriptor Databases
Authors: Rahman M M Mahabubur , Tešić Jelena 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Searching for unseen objects in extensive visual archives is challenging, demanding efficient indexing methods that can support meaningful similarity retrievals. This research paper presents the Stratified Graph (SG) approach for indexing similar deep descriptors by sorting them into distance-sensitive layers. The indexing algorithm incrementally constructs a bi-directional m-nearest neighbor graph within each layer, with additional 1-nearest neighbor links from outer layers, providing a distant scaling property in the graph structure. The search process starts from the innermost layer, and the same layer neighbors enhance Average Recall (AR), while the distant scaling property enhances search speed, maintaining logarithmic complexity scaling. We compare and contrast SG with six state-of-the-art retrieval methods in four deep-descriptor and two classical-descriptor databases, and we show that the SG indexing and search has smaller memory usage (up to four times) and the Mean Average Precision and AR improve up to 8% over state-of-art for all six datasets at five retrieval depths.