bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Research on the Dynamic Response of Penetration and Perforation of Armor-Piercing Rounds against Gelatin Targets with Protective Coatings
Authors: Yuan Rui , Wen Yaoke , Wang Bo , Liu Dongxu , Xu Cheng , Nie Weixiao 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In order to investigate the coupled damage mechanism of blunt impact and penetration of projectiles after penetrating bulletproof plates against human body targets, experiments were conducted using 6.8mm caliber armor-piercing bullet against gelatin targets with protective coatings. A numerical analysis model of projectile penetration into gelatin with protective coatings was established, obtaining endpoint characteristic quantities such as projectile velocity changes, changes in energy distribution, pressure, stress, and stress wave variations within the gelatin target after protection. The results indicate that at a velocity of 640 m/s, the 6.8mm caliber armor-piercing round failed to penetrate the bulletproof plate, yet still caused a blunt impact depression of 37mm in depth. Under conditions where the projectile did not penetrate the bulletproof plate, approximately 80% of the projectile's kinetic energy was absorbed by the bulletproof plate. At a velocity of 740 m/s, the projectile penetrated the bulletproof plate, resulting in a blunt impact depression depth of 56mm and an instantaneous cavity with a maximum diameter of 60mm. During the process of penetrating the bulletproof plate, approximately 50% of the projectile's kinetic energy was absorbed by the bulletproof plate, and about 40% of the remaining kinetic energy was transferred into the gelatin during the penetration of the target.
Generalized Fuzzy Technique and Its Consistent Assessment in Multi-criteria Decision Making of Medical Decisions
Authors: Kumar Kamesh , Sharma M. K. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) is introduced using trapezoidal vague numbers (TVNs) in medicine. Initially concepts of centroid and signed distance are generalized for TVNs. We also provide some desirable properties of the proposed distance measure. The decision making involves the medical diagnostic problem to reduce the vagueness and non-specificity from its environment. In this MCDM, each symptom is classified into some criteria. States of the patients, weights for the existing symptoms are assumed as vague point entries and relations of symptom criteria and diseases are considered using trapezoidal vague number entries. The usefulness of the developed approach is when it shows its capability and validity of the delivery. A numerical computation is illustrated with the whole procedure of the decision making. To show the capability and distinctness of the proposed methodology, a comparative discussion for outcomes is given with pre existing method. Present method coincides with existing fuzzy based method for the initial diagnosis while possibility differences for patient P1 and patient P2 range from 1–16.3% by the method based on existing traditionally fuzzy approach and in present approach these differences range from 2.15–7.46%. In the present approach, addition to the membership, another function called non membership is taken that contributes the upper bound of membership. Between these two memberships the hesitation part is dealt sophisticatedly. Also consideration of trapezoidal vague number as membership grade than the point estimation handles the blur cloud of association effectively.
Microarray Data Analysis and Subgroup Identification of Medulloblastoma Patients
Authors: Gunaretnam Keerthana 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Microarray technology, a recent advancement in cancer research, has the potential to address disorders such as medulloblastoma. This study focused on the careful analysis of microarray data for medulloblastoma patients, aiming to identify physiologically significant subgroups through exploratory analysis. The research involved data preparation, exploration, dimensionality reduction via principal component analysis (PCA), heatmap visualization, and subgroup identification via non-negative matrix factorization (NMF). Various R packages, including RColorBrewer, rgl, limma, biobased, and NMF, were utilized for data analysis and visualization. The study explored the application of NMF to identify optimal subgroups and assessed the quality of these subgroups. The results reveal distinct molecular subgroups in medulloblastoma, contributing to a better understanding of this complex condition and potentially guiding the development of tailored treatments.
The effect of palliative care on quality of life outcome of patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review.
Authors: Asrat Gashaye , Asrat Fekade , Yohannes Zemene 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background: Palliative care (PC) interventions aim to relieve and prevent suffering in the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual domain. Therefore, palliative care is carried out by a multi-professional team with different occupations (e.g., physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker and chaplain). Remaining skepticism concerning the need for palliative care may be based on the scarcity of high-quality evaluations about the external evidence for palliative care. Therefore, the aim of a systematic review is to examine the effects of palliative care for adults with life threatening illness.
Methods/design: The comprehensive systematic literature search will include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster RCTs. We will search the databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Pubmed. Patients must be adults suffering from life-limiting diseases. Proxy and caregiver outcomes will not be assessed in order to ensure a clear and well-defined research question for this review. Interventions may be in or outpatient setting, e.g., consulting service, palliative care ward, and palliative outpatient clinic. In line with the multi-dimensional scope of palliative care, the primary outcome is quality of life (QoL). Key secondary outcomes are patients’ symptom burden, place of death and survival, and health economic aspects. We used the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias assessment tool. The quality of evidence judged according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.
Discussion: The available evidence summarized and discussed to provide a basis for decision-making among health care professionals and policy makers. For PC, we believe that multi-professional care is of utmost importance. Therefore, single-profession interventions such as physician consultations would not be included. Based on the multidimensional scope of palliative care, we chose QoL as the primary outcome, despite an expected heterogeneity among the QoL outcomes. The statement suggests that using one-dimensional endpoints such as "pain" to measure the scope of patient care (i.e., quality of life) may be inadequate, as per the World Health Organization's definition. This implies that a more comprehensive approach is needed to capture the full extent of patient well-being.
Deferoxamine in the Treatment of Hemophilic Synovitis by Inhibiting Macrophage Iron Overload
Authors: Yuan Fang Zhi , Chengwei Wang , Zhu Jiang , Yangyang Gou 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Hemophilia frequently results in intra-articular bleeding, leading to substantial iron accumulation in the synovium, which facilitates M1 macrophage polarization and triggers synovitis. While current therapeutic approaches predominantly involve surgery, this study seeks to identify small molecule drug targets for treating hemophilic synovitis. In vitro RAW264.7 macrophages were categorized into five groups based on varying concentrations of deferoxamine: Ctrl, Fe, DFO1, DFO2, and DFO3. Rats were divided into five groups for differing doses of deferoxamine intra-articular injections: A-Ctrl, A-Fe, A-DFO1, A-DFO2, and A-DFO3. Excluding the A-Ctrl group, all other groups received injections of autologous venous blood into their knee joints. The relevant indexes were detected by experiment. In vitro experiments indicated no iron overload in the macrophages of any deferoxamine group, with morphological analyses showing no shift towards an M1 polarization phenotype. qPCR showed no significant change in iNOS expression, and Western Blot analysis confirmed no significant increase in iNOS and p-4E-BP1 proteins. ELISA results indicated stable levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the supernatant. In animal studies, Prussian blue staining revealed a concentration-dependent reduction in iron deposition in the synovium across groups. Immunohistochemistry highlighted significantly higher F4/80 protein expression in the synovium of each treatment group compared to the A-Ctrl. With increased deferoxamine concentrations, iNOS and p-4E-BP1 protein expressions significantly declined, whereas Arg-1 expression notably increased, all in a concentration-dependent fashion. Iron overload within synovial cells may drive M1 macrophage polarization via phosphorylation regulation of 4E-BP1 in the mTORC1-p70S6K/4E-BP1 pathway, leading to joint cartilage damage.
Micronutrient Limitations in Crop Production and Strategies for Improvement: A Review
Authors: Adal Yimam Mekonen , Mulat Kasye Shitu 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Crop productivity in developing countries is hindered by micronutrient deficiency, particularly in the third world, leading to challenges in achieving higher yields. The unbalanced use of fertilizers for higher agricultural production has resulted in soil fertility exhaustion and imbalances in major, secondary, and micronutrients. The intensified cultivation, erosion, and loss of micronutrients through various processes have led to an escalation in crop micronutrient insufficiencies, impacting both crop productivity and human nutrition. African soils, including those in Ethiopia, suffer from multiple nutrient deficiencies, affecting staple crops and leading to poor nutritional quality in diets. In Ethiopian soils, there is a widespread occurrence of micronutrient deficiencies, specifically in zinc, boron, and copper, which adversely impact the productivity of crops. The introduction of mineral fertilizers in Ethiopia in the 1970s has not addressed micronutrient deficiencies adequately. The review emphasizes the importance of micronutrients in global crop production and their role in addressing hunger and malnutrition. The limited use of micronutrients in developing countries contrasts with their significance in improving crop yield and quality. Micronutrient deficiencies can have severe consequences on plant growth, yield, and human health. The review concludes by stressing the significance of addressing micronutrient deficiencies for optimal crop production and human nutrition. The goal of the review is to present a comprehensive understanding of the significance of micronutrients for crop production.
Training for parents of children with autism: a systematic review
Authors: Vargas Juliana Rosendo , de Oliveira Cristiano Pereira , Cesa Marcela Lahiguera 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of parental training as a tool for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with a focus on expanding these children's social skills.
Methods: Using a systematic review approach with qualitative and quantitative content analysis, nine scientific articles were analyzed in the format of empirical research. Among the studies, some works with randomized clinical trials, the Prisma protocol guided the critical analysis to validate the quality of the research articles.
Results: The results highlight the fundamental need for parent training to enhance the success of behavioral intervention in ASD. Scientific evidence points to better prognoses for treatments based on ABA science, emphasizing the importance of including parents in the process. The findings recommend structured theoretical and practical training sessions, with clear guidelines, modeling, training and feedback to reinforce the continuity of the process, showing positive results.
Conclusion: The study strengthens the concept of parental training for children with ASD, based on a teaching protocol, involving qualified professionals. The implementation of structured interventions, combined with parental psychological guidance, contributes significantly to reducing autism symptoms and improving the quality of life of these families.
Ressources heuristiques et pratiques du minimalisme de Ruwen Ogien pour l’approche critique des mutations numériques contemporaines en éducation
Authors: Roelens Camille 
Published: February 2024

Cette contribution, de nature théorique, conceptuelle et intertextuelle, procède de la philosophie politique de l’éducation et de l’éthique interdisciplinaire, dans une perspective pratique et appliquée au numérique, ou plus exactement à la numérisation du monde démocratique hypermoderne. Nous commençons par esquisser un panorama des différentes manières dont la notion d’approche critique du numérique en éducation peut être comprise, et par y positionner notre propre démarche. Nous nous demandons ensuite comment il pourrait être possible de penser des politiques publiques du numérique en éducation permettant de faire vivre l’ambition d’une éducation humaniste dans un monde problématique et la prise en compte de l’intrication étroite liant normativement démocratisation et numérisation. Nous présentons d’abord (1) les ressources que recèlent dans cette optique les travaux d’Ogien. Nous montrons ensuite (2) l’intérêt d’une ressaisie des articulations entre éducation et humanisme dans une perspective critique et minimaliste d’une part et à l’aune des mutations numériques du monde d’autre part. Nous traitons enfin (3) de ce qui constituerait un perfectionnisme numérique au sein des institutions publiques d’éducation et de formation et tâchons de discerner les conditions auxquelles la promotion d’un humanisme numérique peut en être exempte.
Kepadatan dan Kesesakan Dipengaruhi oleh Setting dan Perilaku Pengunjung Mie Gacoan
Authors: Tanujaya Helena Monica Sugiharto , Nainggolan Freddy Marihot Rotua , Panjaitan Irwin 
Published: February 2024

Title: Density and Crowding Influenced by the Setting and Visitor Behavior of Gacoan Noodles
Mie Gacoan is the number 1 spicy noodle restaurant in Indonesia, where Gacoan noodles are a favorite food for millennial children today. Gacoan noodles have become a market leader in various regions. This has resulted in an explosion of Gacoan visitors, especially young people. In Yogyakarta, a bustling Gacoan noodle restaurant is located on Jalan Affandi No.9, Karang Gayam, Pelemkecut, Kec. Depok, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55222. Mie Gacoan Gejayan is one of the busiest Gacoan in Yogyakarta. This can be seen from the entire parking, queuing, waiting, and eating areas. Most of the crowds that occur in Gacoan Gejayan do not cause overcrowding (a place being complete due to the user capacity being higher than the area capacity) or crowding (a feeling of space that is not spacious, limited and uncomfortable, or even pressured) which is due to the physical setting or layout arrangement. The physical setting and the comfortable and attractive layout of the area will invite users to choose the area according to the needs, behavior, and capacity of the space or user.
Analysis of land use/land cover changes and driving forces during the period 1992–2022: a case study of Jinan City, China
Authors: Tan Lingye , L. K. Robert Tiong , Zhang Ziyang 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis research aims to quantify the spatial pattern of urban land use/land cover (LULC) change while considering environmental effects. This paper integrates historical Landsat imagery, The Environment for Visualizing Images (ENVI), geographical information system (GIS), and socioeconomic data to determine the spatial–temporal urban LULC dynamics and the conversion of LULC in response to the rapid urbanization from 1992 to 2022. Principle component analysis and multiple linear regression are used to determine and model the relationship between the socioeconomic factors and the changes for identifying the driving forces. The results indicate that impervious surfaces have exponentially increased, expanding more than two times from 2,348 to 4,795 km2, in contrast to bare lands, which drastically declined by 95%, from 1,888 to 87 km2. Water bodies have always been relatively fewer, at approximately 100 km2. In addition, the majority of farmland in Jinan City is concentrated in the northern region with a steady area in the range of 2,100–2,900 km2, while the majority of woodland located in the southern region declined from 3,774.52 km2 (37%) to 3,088.28 km2 (30%). Economic development, population growth, and climate change are the primary factors that have an obvious impact on LULC changes.
Combating COVID-19 Crisis using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based
Approach: Systematic Review
Authors: Singh Kavya , Kaur Navjeet , Prabhu Ashish 
Published: February 2024

Background:
SARS-CoV-2, the unique coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has
wreaked damage around the globe, with victims displaying a wide range of difficulties that have
encouraged medical professionals to look for innovative technical solutions and therapeutic approaches.
Artificial intelligence-based methods have contributed a significant part in tackling complicated
issues, and some institutions have been quick to embrace and tailor these solutions in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic's obstacles. Here, in this review article, we have covered a few
DL techniques for COVID-19 detection and diagnosis, as well as ML techniques for COVID-19
identification, severity classification, vaccine and drug development, mortality rate prediction, contact
tracing, risk assessment, and public distancing. This review illustrates the overall impact of
AI/ML tools on tackling and managing the outbreak.

Purpose:
The focus of this research was to undertake a thorough evaluation of the literature on the
part of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a complete and efficient solution in the battle against the
COVID-19 epidemic in the domains of detection and diagnostics of disease, mortality prediction
and vaccine as well as drug development.

Methods:
A comprehensive exploration of PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct was conducted
using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis)
regulations to find all possibly suitable papers conducted and made publicly available between December
1, 2019, and August 2023. COVID-19, along with AI-specific words, was used to create
the query syntax.

Results:
During the period covered by the search strategy, 961 articles were published and released
online. Out of these, a total of 135 papers were chosen for additional investigation. Mortality
rate prediction, early detection and diagnosis, vaccine as well as drug development, and lastly,
incorporation of AI for supervising and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic were the four main
topics focused entirely on AI applications used to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Out of 135, 60 research
papers focused on the detection and diagnosis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Next, 19 of the
135 studies applied a machine-learning approach for mortality rate prediction. Another 22 research
publications emphasized the vaccine as well as drug development. Finally, the remaining
studies were concentrated on controlling the COVID-19 pandemic by applying AI AI-based approach
to it.

Conclusion:
We compiled papers from the available COVID-19 literature that used AI-based
methodologies to impart insights into various COVID-19 topics in this comprehensive study. Our
results suggest crucial characteristics, data types, and COVID-19 tools that can aid in medical and
translational research facilitation.
Designing a Novel Digitally Delivered Antiracism Intervention for Mental Health Clinicians: Exploratory Analysis of Acceptability
Authors: Brown Tashalee Rushell , Amir Habiba , Hirsch Drew , Jansen Madeline Owens 
Published: February 2024

Background
There is a great need for evidence-based antiracism interventions targeting mental health clinicians to help mitigate mental health disparities in racially and ethnically minoritized groups.

Objective
This study provides an exploratory analysis of mental health clinicians’ perspectives on the acceptability of a web-based antiracism intervention.

Methods
Mental health clinicians were recruited from a single academic medical center through outreach emails. Data were collected through individual 30-minute semistructured remote video interviews with participants, then recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis.

Results
A total of 12 mental health clinicians completed the study; 10 out of 12 (83%) were female candidates. Over half (7/12, 58%) of the respondents desired more robust antiracism training in mental health care. Regarding the web-based antiracism intervention, (8/12, 67%) enjoyed the digitally delivered demo module, (7/12, 58%) of respondents suggested web-based content would be further enhanced with the addition of in-person or online group components.

Conclusions
Our results suggest a strong need for additional antiracist training for mental health clinicians. Overall, participants responded favorably to novel web-based delivery methods for an antiracism intervention. These findings provide important support for future development and pilot testing of a large-scale digitally enhanced antiracist curriculum targeting mental health clinicians.
Registro de Puercoespín (Erethizon dorsatum) en Valle Colombia Coahuila, México
Authors: Valdés-Alarcón Manuel , Pacheco Jesús , Betancourt Alejandro , Ceballos Gerardo 
Published: February 2024

Registramos la presencia de un ejemplar vivo de puercoespín (Erethizon dorsatum) en Valle Colombia en el Municipio de San Buenaventura, en Coahuila durante el 2010 en un matorral desertico micrófilo con lomerios de pendiente suave y a una altitud de 1,314 msnm. Pocos son los registros de la especie en México, los cuales se encuentran restringidos a siete estados del norte del país incluidos dos registros fósiles en el sur de Nuevo León y Aguascalientes. En México, el puercoespín de Norteamérica se le conoce únicamente en 20 localidades dispersas, en donde la mayoría de los registros pertenecen a animales atropellados, de restos de cráneo o de sus espinas. Actualmente, de acuerdo con la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010) esta especie está clasificada en la categoría de “En peligro de extinción”. Nuestro hallazgo representa el más reciente registro para Valle Colombia en el estado de Coahuila. Además del registro del puercoespín, también registramos la presencia adicional de 23 especies de mamíferos medianos y grandes, entre los que destacan, el oso negro (Ursus americanus), puma (Puma concolor), gato montés (Lynx rufus), bisonte (Bison bison), venado bura (Odocoileus hemionus), venado cola blanca (O. virginianus) and pronghorn (Antilocapra americana). Cabe mencionar que Valle Colombia se encuentra en la región terrestre prioritaria de México para el mantenimiento de la Biodiversidad (RTP-71, Sierra la Encantada-Santa Rosa), lo cual resalta la importancia de las áreas y con escasa pertubación humana para la conservación biológica a nivel regional y nacional.