bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Adding Compound Inoculants on physicochemical properties and microbial community of Black Soil During Soybean Growth
Authors: HOU Tingting , Yu Deshui , Zhang ye , du jie , Du Rongchun , gao yuhan , wang yingze , Meng Liqiang 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Applying a large number of chemical fertilizers to the black soil will not only reduce the black soil fertility and crop yield, but also pollution of the soil environment. Through the field experiment of soybean growth, the objective of this study was to investigated the effects of added compound microbial agent on the improvement of black soil and found effective measures for the prevention and control of soil erosion in the black soil region of Northeast China. Through treatment on soybeans, the bacterial community structure in the soil can be influenced, with the most common bacterial phyla being Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria. Soil available phosphorus, available potassium, and ammonium nitrogen show a significant positive correlation with soybean yield, while pH shows a significant negative correlation with soybean yield. This suggests that moderate application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can contribute to an increase in soybean yield, while a decrease in soil pH can have a detrimental effect on soybean yield. Additionally, inoculation with rhizobium can impact the diversity of soil microbial communities, with soil pH and organic carbon having the greatest influence on bacterial community structure. In conclusion, the compound microbial inoculum has a good effect on black soil improvement, which can provide some theoretical and experimental reference for black soil erosion control.
Combining cardiac and renal biomarkers to establish a clinical early prediction model for Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a prospective observational study
Authors: Li Jiaxin , Wu Jinlin , Lei Liming , Gu Bowen , Wang Han , Xu Yusheng , Chen Chunbo , Fang Miaoxian 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) is common and associated with poor outcomes. Early prediction of CS-AKI remains challenging. Currently available biomarkers for AKI are serum cystatin C (sCysC) and urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (uNAG), and common cardiac biomarkers are N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin I (cTNI). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of these biomarkers in predicting CS-AKI.
Methods
Adult patients after cardiac surgery were included in this prospective observational study. The clinical prediction model of CS-AKI was established by the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression, and the discriminative ability of the model was evaluated by using the area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic (AUC-ROC), decision curve analysis (DCA), and calibration curves. The risk nomogram was plotted, and the validation cohort was constructed for external validation.
Results
In the modeling cohort of 689 and the validation cohort of 313, the incidence of CS-AKI was 29.2% and 39.6%, respectively. Predictors screened by LASSO included age, history of hypertension, baseline serum creatinine, coronary artery bypass grafting combined with valve surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass duration, preoperative albumin, hemoglobin, postoperative NT-proBNP, cTNI, sCysC, and uNAG. The ROC-AUC of the constructed clinical prediction model in the modeling cohort and validation cohort were 0.830 (0.800–0.860) and 0.840 (0.790–0.880), respectively, and the calibration and DCA showed good fit and clinical benefit.
Conclusions
A clinical early prediction model consisting of the immediately postoperative renal biomarkers sCysC and uNAG and the cardiac biomarkers NT-proBNP and cTNI could improve the predictive accuracy of CS-AKI.
Fabrication of pH Responsive Thin Film Using a One-Step Environmentally Friendly Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition
Authors: Gürsoy Mehmet 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In recent years, there has been growing interest in pH responsive polymers. Polymers with ionizable tertiary amine groups, which have the potential to be used in many critical application areas due to their pKa values, have an important place in pH responsive polymers. In this study, poly(2-Diisopropyl aminoethyl methacrylate) (PDPAEMA) thin films were coated on various substrates such as glass, fabric and silicon substrate using a one-step environmentally friendly plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method. The effects of typical PECVD plasma processing parameters such as substrate temperature, plasma power, reactor pressure on the deposition rate were studied. The highest deposition rate was obtained at a substrate temperature of 40 °C, a reactor pressure of 300 mtorr, and a plasma power of 60 W. The apparent activation energy was found to be 17.56 kJ/mol. Based on the results of this study, uniform film thickness and surface roughness were observed at large area. The PDPAEMA thin film was exposed to successive acid/base cycles. The results showed that the pH sensitivity of the thin film produced by the PECVD method is permanent and reversible.
Integrative systems biology framework discovers common gene regulatory signatures in multiple mechanistically distinct inflammatory skin diseases.
Authors: Mukhtar M. Shahid , Mishra Bharat , Athar Mohammad 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
More than 20% of the population across the world is affected by non-communicable inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea, etc. Many of these chronic diseases are painful and debilitating with limited effective therapeutic interventions. However, recent advances in psoriasis treatment have improved the effectiveness and provide better management of the disease. This study aims to identify common regulatory pathways and master regulators that regulate molecular pathogenesis. We designed an integrative systems biology framework to identify the significant regulators across several inflammatory skin diseases. With conventional transcriptome analysis, we identified 55 shared genes, which are enriched in several immune-associated pathways in eight inflammatory skin diseases. Next, we exploited the gene co-expression-, and protein-protein interaction-based networks to identify shared genes and protein components in different diseases with relevant functional implications. Additionally, the network analytics unravels 55 high-value proteins as significant regulators in molecular pathogenesis. We believe that these significant regulators should be explored with critical experimental approaches to identify the putative drug targets for more effective treatments. As an example, we identified IKZF1 as a shared significant master regulator in three inflammatory skin diseases, which can serve as a putative drug target with known disease-derived molecules for developing efficacious combinatorial treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea. The proposed framework is very modular, which can indicate a significant path of molecular mechanism-based drug development from complex transcriptomics data and other multi-omics data.
A Novel Market Sentiment Measure: Assessing the link between VIX and the Global Consciousness Projects Data
Authors: Holmberg Ulf 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The Standard & Poor's 500 Volatility Index (VIX), a common measure of market sentiment, is found to be significantly correlated with the Global Consciousness Projects (GCP) data. More specifically, the largest daily composite GCP data value (Max[Z]) is found to significantly covary with changes in VIX. The results indicate that the GCP data can help in understanding market sentiment and that daily market movements can be better comprehended by acknowledging variations in the GCP data. As such, the results suggest that the GCP data can be put to practical use by traders, which is investigated by fitting econometric models that either utilize or ignore the GCP data on daily S&P 500 returns. Highly significant interaction terms are found both with the VIX and with daily returns from markets traded in both Europe and Asia. Additionally, it is found that recognizing such interactions can explain about one percent of the econometric model's variance. To mitigate the possibility of overfitting and P-hacking, the models are put to a practical test in an out-of-sample simulation study lasting for a predefined period of one year. In the out-of-sample simulation, an artificial trader uses S&P 500 tracking instruments and trades in accordance with the econometric model's one day ahead forecasts. The results from the out-of-sample simulations suggest that GCP data can enhance daily forecasts, making it a valuable resource for traders.
Evaluation of Chemical and Radiological Impacts of Radionuclides in Borehole Waters in Igbajo Town, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: S. Fayemi O. , A. Giwa A. , A. Aderanti A. , I. Adenekan A. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Water is a universal solvent on earth and sources such as wells, rivers, springs, boreholes, and other freshwater bodies typically serve as a pathway for contaminants to enter the ecosystem while also supplying water for domestic and drinking purposes. The activity concentrations of radionuclides in borehole water in Igbajo town were assessed using gamma-ray spectroscopy, so as to effectively determine the degree of radiological risk to the environment and its inhabitants, the outcomes were used to calculate all the radiological impact parameters. The activity concentrations obtained for 40K, 238U and 232Th ranged from 7.25 ± 0.60 to 62.15 ± 4.48 Bq.L–1; 3.08 ± 0.45 to 15.24 ± 3.07 Bq.L–1 and 1.08 ± 1.10 to 17.75 ± 1.59 Bq.L–1 and with average values of 23.12 ± 1.59 Bq.L–1, 6.27 ± 2.01 Bq.L–1 and 7.01 ± 0.89 Bq.L–1 respectively. The Annual Effective Dose (AED) for ingested radionuclide in drinking water for an adult was 1.4872 µSv.yr–1. The Radium Equivalent Activity Index, Raeq obtained was 34.9186 Bq.L–1. The estimated hazard indices Hint and Hext were 0.04876 and 0.06574 respectively. The Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk, ELCR (x10–6) was 5205.15. With a lifetime expectancy of 70 years, this high value suggests that there is a high chance of developing cancer. The value of the Annual Gonadal Equivalent Dose, AGED in the water was 55.9175 µSv.yr–1. The estimated Gamma Index, Iγ was 0.1273 mSv.yr–1. There is a significant health hazard to the environment and people living in the area owing to the radioactivity contents and radiological impact parameters.
Revitalizing Verbal Communication: Exploring the Linguistic Landscape of International BIPA Students
Authors: Zahra Arsy , Tiawati Refa Lina , Rahmat Wahyudi 
Published: November 2023

This research is motivated by the presence of international students from various countries with diverse cultures and varying language abilities compared to Indonesia. International students are those who come from outside Indonesia, meaning that Indonesian is not their first language. International BIPA students aim to master the four language skills, one of which is speaking. Therefore, international students need to have the ability to speak effectively and correctly in verbal or oral communication. The research aims to analyze the forms of grammar and vocabulary usage in the verbal communication of international BIPA students at Andalas University. This research is qualitative in nature with a descriptive methodology. The research respondents are international students currently engaged in learning activities at Andalas University. Data collection is conducted through observation, interviews, recording techniques, and note-taking. Data analysis is carried out using the interactive data analysis method developed by Miles and Huberman. Based on the data analysis and discussion, it is found that international BIPA students can understand and use grammar and vocabulary effectively in oral communication. They can comprehend and use grammar and vocabulary in spoken language, such as personal pronoun usage, noun phrase structure, negation words, simple sentence construction, question word usage, demonstrative pronoun usage, the verb "ada" (there is/there are), preposition usage, affix verbs, adverb usage, conjunction usage, expressions and greetings, and vocabulary related to general topics. However, international students face difficulties in terms of grammar, particularly regarding the accurate pronunciation and sound pronunciation when communicating verbally. These challenges arise from cultural and language differences with their home countries. In this research, two forms of grammar usage were not found in spoken communication: the use of gradable adjectives and the use of position and location. Keywords: International BIPA students, Verbal communication skills, Grammar and vocabulary usage and Language challenges and cultural differences
Manajemen Mutu Pendidikan di SMP Islam Al Arief Muaro Jambi Berbasis Pesantren
Authors: Rahmaningsih Choirunnisa'nur , Saifu Rizal M. 
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the quality component planning carried out at Al Arief Islamic Middle School, the implementation of the quality components carried out in an effort to develop Islamic Boarding School-Based Education Management, Quality Control carried out related to the implementation of the development of Islamic Boarding School-Based Education Management, and Follow-up efforts carried out by schools regarding the implementation development of Islamic Boarding School-Based Education quality management. This study uses a qualitative research approach that is analytical-descriptive in nature. Data collection is done by observation (Observation), Interview (Interview), Documentation and Audio and Visual Data. The results of the study stated that in the preparation of educational planning. it was found that planning was adjusted to the availability of human resources in the environment and supplemented by external resources, taking into account conditions and situations in society, based on a sense of responsibility to foster the interests of educational institutions. Pesantren-based education quality planning is based on eight National Education Standards (SNP) covering: Graduate competency standards, Content Standards, Process Standards, Education Assessment Standards, Education Personnel Standards, Facilities and Infrastructure Standards, Management Standards, Financing Standards. Implementation of Islamic Boarding School-based Quality Components for SMP Islam Al-Arief Muaro Jambi through habituation and self-development for students. Quality control in the implementation of quality management in Islamic boarding schools, namely the production of teaching materials and learning tools, student evaluation plans, student development evaluation plans, guidance and counseling evaluations carried out at the beginning of the semester before teaching and learning activities take place. Follow-up efforts by teachers and principals took the form of supervision and self-evaluation and were followed up on evaluating the learning process at the end of semester internal meetings. Al Arief Islamic Middle School is a quality school because it meets the National Education Standards (SNP).
Keywords: Quality Management, Education, Islamic Boarding Schools
Performance characteristics of basophil activations tests for diagnosing penicillin allergy: a meta-analysis
Authors: Bennett Miriam , Wu Jiakai , Mathioudakis Alexander G. , Tontini Chiara , Thomas Iason , Simpson Angela 
Published: November 2023

Background: Approximately 10% of the global population
identify themselves as penicillin allergic, yet 90% are not truly
allergic and could safely tolerate penicillin. There is no simple way to
identify these people. Current in vitro diagnostics include
specific immunoglobulin E, sIgE (with a sensitivity of 19% and
specificity of 97%) and basophil activation testing (BAT) with
undefined sensitivity and specificity.
Objective: To define the sensitivity and specificity of BAT in
the diagnosis of penicillin allergy
Methods: PubMed and EMBASE searched from inception to
04/02/2023 for original studies evaluating the performance
characteristics of basophil activation test for penicillin allergy in
adults. Study selection, data extraction, risk of bias, assessment with
QUADAS-2 tool, certainty assessment with GRADE methodology were
performed independently, in duplicate. Meta-analysis was performed using
Reitsma methodology.
Results: Twenty-two studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
Twelve used the same positive threshold giving a summary point
sensitivity 51% (95% CI, 46%-56%) and specificity 89% (95% CI,
85%-93%). Significant risk of bias was identified due to patient
selection. GRADE certainty of evidence rated sensitivity “very low”
due to imprecision and specificity as “low”. There was great
heterogeneity in methods used. Use of 1000 basophils per test did not
improve performance above 500 basophils.
Conclusion: BAT sensitivity is highly variable across studies
and remains too low to be considered as a routine element of clinical
practice. BAT specificity is not as good as sIgE in penicillin allergy
diagnosis. Significant further work is required in this field before
clinical application of BAT in routine practice.
Factors Influencing Purchase Intention towards International Cosmetic Products among Malay Women
Authors: Izani Ilya Syahirah , Syed Omar Syed Ashrene , Sani Azurin , Thaheer Ahmad Shazeer Mohamed , Syed Ahmad Sharifah Fazirah 
Published: November 2023

An attractive appearance is essential for women. Women are willing to spend money for the sake of taking care of their face and skin by buying trusted cosmetic brands. The utilization of cosmetic items has emerged as a significant aspect across the lifespan, from infancy to old age, with a growing number of consumers engaging in the consumption of such products. Consumers in developing countries prefer well-known international products rather than domestic products because they have more confidence in the quality of foreign products. Hence, the researcher aims to investigate the extent to which product quality, packaging, brand name and promotion influence purchase intention toward international cosmetic products among Malay women in Putrajaya Malaysia. Therefore, a survey of 105 Malay women in Putrajaya Malaysia was conducted to analyze the factors that influence purchase intention toward international cosmetic products. Correlation analysis is used to analyze the data to identify the relationship between the variables. Furthermore, multiple regression analysis is used to assess the significant influential factors toward purchase intention. The result from the survey discovered that only product quality has a significant relationship with purchase intention towards international cosmetic products among Malay women in Putrajaya Malaysia. Packaging, brand name and promotion were not found to have a significant relationship towards purchase intention towards international cosmetic products.
Investigation of gamma radiation shielding features for modified structural materials for nuclear energy and nuclear medicine
Authors: Zaripova Yuliya , Dyachkov Vyacheslav , Gladkikh Tatyana , Bigeldiyeva Mirgul , Diab Nasr 
Published: November 2023

In this paper, shielding characteristics of three concrete samples with
different B4C,Fe3O4,and BaSO4 contents were examined by
determining their theoretical and experimental mass attenuation coefficients
at photon energies of 15 MeV. The mass attenuation coefficients ?m were
theoretically calculated using the chemical compositions of samples with the
XCOM program. Then the linear attenuation coefficients ? were calculated
by knowing the	?m values. Elekta Axesse accelerator was used to experimentally
determine the linear attenuation coefficient ? of samples with various
impurities. The ? value of 0.4699 cm-1, 0.6072 cm-1, and 0.7194mcm-1 was
obtained for the blank sample, sample with magnetite, and sample with barite, respectively, at 15 MeV. The results were compared with coefficients
obtained by XCOM and indicated a good agreement between the two methods. The
linear attenuation coefficient was evaluated to calculate the half- and
tenth-value layers. Compared to conventional concrete, the linear
attenuation coefficient for concrete with the highest barite content
increased by 53.1 %, and the thickness of the half-attenuation layer
decreased by 34.7 %. Such a sample can be used as a building material for
medical centers and nuclear power plants.
Administrative status of modern subjects of the state security sector
Authors: Meh Y.V. , Golovko V.R. , Horobets D.D. 
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the administrative status of modern subjects of the security sector in the context of the introduced legal regime of martial law. Legally recognized public institutions empowered in the national security sector were chosen as the object of the study. On the other hand, the administrative status of entities that are not empowered with authority (for example, natural persons - citizens) is uniform and can be specified, for example, at the level of ensuring individual rights of natural persons in the state security sector.
It was determined that the specificity of public relations in the field of national security mediates the lack of the possibility of identifying the concepts «entity authorized in the security sector» and «entity of public administration». Subjects authorized in the security sector will include state authorities, regardless of whether they belong to legislative, judicial or executive bodies, as well as regardless of the functions they perform.
The provisions of the Law of Ukraine «On National Security», which fix the list of subjects authorized in the security sector and the provisions of the relevant legislation, which regulate the status of each of these subjects, have been analyzed. The expediency of grouping subjects authorized in the state security sector depending on their legal status as follows: executive power bodies; military formations; state bodies of special purpose; intelligence agencies of Ukraine. It is noted that: the group of executive bodies is represented by the central bodies of executive power, which are given powers that can be interpreted as powers in the field of state security; the administrative status of executive authorities is regulated mainly by subordinate legal acts; military formations as entities empowered in the security sector of the state are part of the structure of specific central bodies of executive power; the administrative status of military formations is regulated at the legislative level; special purpose state bodies are united by the fact that they are state bodies endowed with exclusive competence; intelligence agencies are not subject to expansion, and their administrative status is regulated at the legislative level of a profile nature.