bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Forming China's Image in the Western Mass Media in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative (Based on the Materials of the British News Channel BBC News)
Authors: He Niu 
Published: February 2024

The article offers an analysis of the creation of the image of the PRC in the context of the One Belt — One Road initiative in the Western mass media (on the example of the British news channel BBC News). The author of the study proceeds from the thesis about their important role in shaping and promoting the image of the country. In the context of information globalization, the role that the media play in international relations is multiplied many times over. A special place in such processes is occupied by global news channels, which are often of decisive importance in constructing world public opinion, setting the agenda and assessing the importance of ongoing or planned events. The Belt and Road Initiative is not only an example of global cooperation, but also a reflection of a new approach to development in the modern world as a whole, which has a serious impact on China's international prestige and image. In the course of the study, we find out that the Western mass media more often perceive the One Belt, One Road initiative in a negative aspect, ignoring the real achievements and successes of this global project. On the example of the analysis of news releases of the British television channel BBC News, it was revealed that, despite external neutrality, its editorial staff uses different methods and technologies to form a negative image of China. The preference of the editors of the TV channel to economic and political topics, specific events and positions of states as an information occasion was revealed. With the external prevailing neutral position of the TV channel towards One Belt, One Road, its real achievements and successes are ignored, the negative assessment of the Western expert community is covered, and lexemes with a negative meaning are often used.
Financial performance of Indonesia’s consumer goods companies before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fauziya Ahada Nur , Jamilah Iki Khayatul , Novitasari Budi Tiara , Riantika Reny Lia 
Published: February 2024

This research was conducted due to the significant trend of declining and unstable performance of stock trading in the consumer goods sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of ROA, ROE, NPM, and DER on stock price before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The secondary data were used and collected through document study. Non-probability sampling was conducted using purposive sampling technique. This research employs a quantitative method and the data were analyzed by smartPLS 3.2.9 program. The results of the study show that ROA has a positive and significant influence on stock price both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, ROE and NPM has positive and significant effects on stock price before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, ROE and NPM do not have significant effects on stock price during the Covid-19 pandemic. Similarly, DER does not show a significant effect on stock price both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Penerapan Model Make a Match dalam Meningkatkan Keaktifan Belajar Peserta Didik di SMPN 57 Palembang
Authors: Saputra Mejika Adi , Alfiandra Alfiandra , Muniarti Sepertia Rita 
Published: February 2024

Based on the results of observation, reflection and evaluation of the Pancasila and Citizenship Education subjects in class IX.2 for the 2022/2023 school year, it was identified that in the learning process students' activeness in participating in learning was not very good. This condition is marked when the learning activities of students are still not optimal. This study aims to increase student learning activeness with the application of Make A Match learning media. This type of research is classroom action research (PTK) through the stages of 3 cycles. The research subjects were 30 students with a total of 15 male students and 15 female students in class IX.2. Learning activities by applying the Make A Match learning model. The results showed that the application of the Make A Match cooperative learning model had been carried out very well. The active learning of students obtained from the results of observations is in the high category with a percentage of 77.00% who have reached the research target. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the Make A Match learning model is proven capable and effective in the process of increasing student learning activity.ABSTRAKBerdasarkan hasil obsevasi, refleksi dan evaluasi mata pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaran di kelas IX.2 tahun ajaran 2022/2023 diidentifikasi dalam proses pembelajaran keaktifan peserta didik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran belum begitu baik. Kondisi ini ditandai saat kegiatan pembelajaran keaaktifan peserta didik masih belum maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan belajar peserta didik dengan penerapan media pembelajaran Make A Match. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) melalui tahapan 3 siklus. Subjek penelitian adalah 30 orang peserta didik dengan jumlah 15 orang peserta didik laki-laki dan 15 orang peserta didik perempuan kelas IX.2. Kegiatan pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Make A Match. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Make A Match telah dilaksanakan dengan sangat baik. Keaktifan belajar peserta didik yang diperoleh dari hasil observasi berada pada kategori tinggi dengan persentase 77,00% yang telah mencapai target penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran Make A Match terbukti mampu dan efektif dalam proses meningkatkan keaktifan belajar peserta didik.
Implementasi Konsep Final Spending Monzer Kahf dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Nasional
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad Irkham , Pradhana Theo Aditya , Alafianta Novan Fatchu , Tifani M. Akhlis Azamuddin , Aziz Muhammad Abdul 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe benchmark for improving a country's economy is determined by the amount of national income generated from various sectors. National income is influenced by several factors, namely aggregate demand and supply, investment, consumption, and savings. In order to increase the national income of a country, new instruments are needed in the economic system. The Final spending Monzer Kahf concept offers a new policy that connects factors that affect national income with zakat, infaq, and shadaqah instruments. This study aims to link the concept of Monzer Kahf's final spending with an increase in state income. This type of research is Library Research, where the data sources are taken from books, journal articles, and other documentation. While the method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The results of this study are that the concept of final spending by Monzer Kahf is the final expenditure for a Muslim consumer, spending on needs that are in accordance with maslahah and the obligation to pay zakat-infaq for mustahik zakat. Because with zakat, public consumption will increase, this is because the muzakki will help the needy and poor in meeting their needs, so that it will affect supply and demand, which will also increase national income in a country. AbstrakTolak ukur peningkatan perekonomian suatu negara ditentukan oleh jumlah pendapatan nasional yang dihasilkan dari berbagai sektor. Pendapatan nasional dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, yaitu permintaan dan penawaran agregate, investasi, konsumsi, dan tabungan. Guna meningkatkan pendapatan nasional sebuah negara, maka diperlukan instrumen baru dalam sistem perekonomian. Konsep Final spending Monzer Kahf menawarkan kebijakan baru yang menghubungkan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pendapatan nasional dengan instrumen zakat, infak, dan shadaqah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghubungkan kosep final spending Monzer Kahf dengan peningkatan pendapatan negara. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Library Research, dimana sumber data yang diambil dari buku, artikel jurnal, dan dokumentasi yang lainnya. Sedangkan metode yang digunakan adalah metode disktiptif kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa konsep final spending Monzer Kahf adalah pembelanjaan akhir bagi seorang konsumen Muslim, pembelanjaan kebutuhan yang sesuai dengan maslahah dan kewajiban membayar zakat-infak bagi para mustahik zakat. Karena dengan adanya zakat, konsumsi masyarakat akan meningkat, hal ini disebabkan oleh para muzakki akan membantu fakir dan miskin dalam memenuhi kebutuhan, sehingga hal tersebut akan mempengaruhi permintaan dan penawaran, yang sekaligus akan menambah pendapatan nasional dalam suatu negara.
Individuality across environmental context in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Linneweber Gerit , Mathejczyk Thomas , Knief Cara , Haidar Muhammad Ali , Freitag Florian , McClary Tydings , Wernet Mathias 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Over the past decade, several studies have demonstrated that idiosyncratic animal behaviors remain stable over long time periods. The stability of individually variable behaviors over time is often referred to as an animal’s individuality, or personality. However, most studies have focused on individuality in a single, well-defined environmental context, whereas it is well-established from population studies that animal behavior is highly context-dependent. The ongoing ‘person-situation debate’ in humans raises the question whether also animal behavior remains stable across different situations, such as changing environmental contexts. For instance, one individual might be generally more visually guided than another, or rely only on one particular visual cue, or even on this very cue only in a specific environmental context. Here we use a combination of both well-established and novel behavioral assays to investigate the relationship between individual behavior and environmental context. The stability of three individual traits (exploration, attention, and anxiety) was investigated under changing environmental contexts (temperature, visual cues, arena shape), in both walking and flying Drosophila melanogaster. We find that individuality is highly context-dependent, but even under the most extreme environmental alterations tested, stability of behavior always persisted in at least one of the traits. Furthermore, our quantification reveals a hierarchical order of environmental features influencing individuality. In summary, our work demonstrates that similar to humans, animal individuality persists across different contexts, and individual differences shape behavior across variable environments.
A high-protein diet-responsive gut hormone regulates behavioural and metabolic optimization in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Niwa Ryusuke , Yoshinari Yuto , Nishimura Takashi , Yoshii Taishi , Kondo Shu , Tanimoto Hiromu , Kobayashi Tomoe , Matsuyama Makoto 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Protein is essential for all living organisms; however, excessive protein intake can have adverse effects, such as hyperammonemia. Although mechanisms responding to protein deficiency are well-studied, there is a significant gap in our understanding of how organisms adaptively suppress excessive protein intake. In the present study, utilizing the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, we discovered that the peptide hormone CCHamide1 (CCHa1), secreted by enteroendocrine cells in response to a high-protein diet (HPD), is vital for suppressing the overconsumption of protein. Gut-derived CCHa1 is received by a small subset of enteric neurons that produce short neuropeptide F, thereby modulating protein-specific satiety. Importantly, impairment of the CCHa1-mediated gut-enteric neuron axis results in ammonia accumulation and a shortened lifespan under HPD conditions. Collectively, our findings unravel the crosstalk of gut hormone and neuronal pathways that orchestrate physiological responses to prevent and adapt to dietary protein overload.
Hardware-Accelerated Neural Network Model for Early Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Based on Heart Rate Variability Metrics
Authors: Pan Sheng-Yueh , Nguyen Duc Huy , Chao Paul C.-P. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) constitutes a dire medical condition, marked by the abrupt cessation of effective blood circulation due to the heart's failure to contract properly. This leads to acute circulatory collapse, often culminating in loss of consciousness within an hour and potentially resulting in fatality within minutes if left unattended. Heart rate variability (HRV) serves as a critical biometric, derived from electrocardiogram (ECG) signals through QRS wave detection algorithms that calculate the R-R Intervals (RRI). These intervals provide the basis for extracting various characteristics of cardiac rhythm, encompassing time-domain, frequency-domain, and nonlinear features. This study presents a neural network-based classification algorithm that leverages HRV metrics to categorize patients into SCA and Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR) cohorts. Utilizing k-fold cross-validation, the devised neural network (NN) model demonstrated a predictive accuracy of 87.88%, a sensitivity of 88.89%, and a specificity of 87.87% in preemptively identifying SCA up to 55 minutes prior to occurrence. In order to harness the benefits of hardware acceleration, the algorithm is instantiated on a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Its computational efficiency is subsequently benchmarked against traditional software-based methodologies. The hardware-level implementation is made possible in Verilog HDL and was verified successfully with expected performance by Register-Transfer Level (RTL) simulation via Vivado 2020.2.
The relationship between allergic rhinitis and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Qian , Wang Ruikun , Li Mengyao , Liang Jieqiong , Zhan Xiaojun , Lu Yingxia , Huang Guimin , Gu Qinglong 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background. Numerous investigations have examined the potential link between allergic rhinitis and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, there are studies that show no association between the two diseases. The connection between these two conditions remains inconclusive. This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis exploring the correlation between AR and ADHD.Methods. We conducted systematic searches of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ERIC, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases, up to the year 2023. Subsequently, we conducted a meta-analysis using R 4.2.2, where we computed the pooled Odds Ratio with a 95% Confidence Interval to assess the relationship between AR and ADHD within studies exhibiting similar characteristics. Statistical heterogeneity was evaluated by computing the value using the Cochrane Intervention Manual's guidelines. Additionally, subgroup analyses were conducted by stratifying the study population according to gender, age, etc. Sensitivity analysis was performed by systematically removing individual studies.Results. In this systematic review, we incorporated 12 eligible studies, collectively encompassing a sample size of 530,360 participants. Within the included studies, heterogeneity was observed, and the utilization of a random-effects model demonstrated a noteworthy correlation between children with ADHD and the presence of AR. Similarly, children with AR exhibited a significant correlation with the occurrence of ADHD. We also found some relationships in subgroup analyses.Conclusion. A substantial correlation is evident between AR and ADHD in children and adolescents. AR may potentially contribute as a risk factor for the onset of ADHD, and conversely, ADHD may heighten the likelihood of developing AR.
Discovery of antimalarial drugs from secondary metabolitesin actinomycetes culture library
Authors: Teklemichael Awet Alem , Teshima Aiko , Hirata Asahi , Akimoto Momoko , Taniguchi Mayumi , Khodakaramian Gholam , Fujimura Takashi , Tokumasu Fuyuki , Arakawa Kenji , Mizukami Shusaku 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background
Scientists renewed interest in the discovery of drugs from natural products and therefore they continue to play a key role as a potential source of biologically active substances for the discovery of new drugs. This study aimed to identify the secondary metabolite of actinomycete library extracts that are potent against asexual stages of Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum).
Methods
Isolation of secondary metabolite of actinomycete library extracts were conducted using ethyl acetate extraction from the culture supernatant. A comprehensive screening was performed to identify novel antimalarial compounds from secondary metabolites in Actinomycete library extracts (n = 28). The antimalarial activity was initially evaluated in vitro against chloroquine/mefloquine-sensitive (3D7) and-resistant (Dd2) lines of P. falciparum. The cytotoxicity was also evaluated using primary adult mouse brain (AMB) cells.
Results
Out of 28 secondary metabolites of actinomycete extracts, seventeen of which showed a parasite growth inhibition > 50% at 50 µg/mL, nine hits were identified with the IC50 < 10 µg/mL, seven of which were suppressing the parasite significantly with the IC50 < 5 µg/mL. The extracts from Streptomyces aureus strains HUT6003 (Extract ID number: 2) and antibioticus HUT6035 (8), and Streptomyces sp. strains GK3 (26) and GK7 (27), were found to have the most potent antimalarial activity with the IC50 0.39, 0.09, 0.97, and 0.36 µg/mL (against 3D7), and 0.26, 0.22, 0.72, and 0.21 µg/mL (against Dd2), respectively. Among them, Streptomyces antibioticus strain HUT6035 (8) showed the highest antimalarial activity with IC50 0.09 against 3D7 and 0.22 against Dd2 with a selective index (SI) of 188 and 73.7, respectively.
Conclusion
Secondary metabolite(s) of actinomycete extracts showed promising antimalarial activity against 3D7 and Dd2 lines of P. falciparum in vitro with minimal toxicity. Therefore, a secondary metabolite of actinomycete extracts represents an excellent starting point toward the development of antimalarial drug leads.
A cross-sectional study of sports food consumption patterns, experiences, and perceptions amongst non-athletes
Authors: Chapple Celeste Irene , Burnett Alissa J , Woods Julie L , Russell Catherine G 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background
Sports foods are designed for athletes, yet over the last decade there has been a substantial increase in the availability, types, and sales of sports foods in mainstream retailers, likely driven through consumption by non-athletes. This could lead to detrimental health outcomes via over/misuse or unwanted side-effects. This study aimed to describe sports food consumption patterns, drivers associated with consumption, describe the reasons why they are consumed, perception of risks, and side effects experienced amongst non-athletes.
Methods
In 2022, non-athlete Australian adults (18–65 years) completed an online cross-sectional survey including closed ended questions on patterns of sports food consumption, exercise participation, factors influencing consumption. Open-ended questions on why sports foods were consumed, perceptions of the risks, and side effects experienced were also included. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percent) were used to describe the characteristics of the sample. Ordinal logistic regression was used to determine the odds ratio, confidence interval and chi square significance for univariate associations. A multivariate model was used to determine relationships between sports food consumption frequency proxy categories (dependant variable) and significant univariate associations. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Open-ended questions were analysed using inductive thematic analysis in NVivo 14 (QSR International Pty Ltd, 2021).
Results
Females consumed sports foods more frequently, 65% of participants consumed 3 or more product types and those who consumed more sports food types were less likely to perceive risks related to their consumption or experience side effects. Protein intake was a major stated reason for why sports foods were consumed, the major perceived risks were digestion and stomach issues and main side effect experienced was bloating.
Conclusion
Despite understanding risks and experiencing side effects, non-athlete consumers ingest numerous sports foods, particularly protein products. Consumption of sports foods appears to be influenced by sociodemographic factors and packaging labels. Tighter regulation around enforcement of packaging label information and restrictions for media advertising would benefit non-athlete consumers and ensure safer and more informed consumption.
Exploring the Impact of Data Continuity on EEG-Based BCI: A Comparative Study of AI Models
Authors: Kim Youn-Sang , Han Ju-Hyuck , Lee Han-Jo , Kim Woong-Sik 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

This study conducted comparative experiments on continuous data for brain–computer interface (BCI) research using various models depending on the data composition. It aimed to compare the classification performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models on data that considered continuity, a characteristic of time series data, and data that did not. Specifically, this study elucidates data continuity as a characteristic of time-series data. Additionally, electroencephalogram (EEG) signals collected from five behavioral paradigms were categorized into six datasets based on continuity considerations. The experiment involved the training of AI models of similar complexity on the classified data to evaluate their classification performances. In this study, a classifier with interesting performance with respect to data continuity is found, and the results are discussed. In BCI research using EEG signals, action and thought classification achieved a high-performance score of 0.9071 in long short-term memory as data continuity decreased. Additionally, when continuity was not considered, deep neural network demonstrated maximum performance with a score of 0.9178. It was observed that data without consideration of continuity performed well in task classification. Therefore, BCI research focusing on behavior and accident classification based on EEG signals is expected to achieve excellent performance by showing various data characteristics through shuffling rather than considering data continuity. In conclusion, this study is expected to contribute to various research directions related to the continuity of time-series data in BCI research. In future research, the classification and case data will be diversified, and other models will be added to conduct performance comparison experiments using the data obtained based on feature extraction optimization.