bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Development of local history learning model based on value clarification techniques to strengthen ethnic identity
Authors: Arif Muhamad 
Published: February 2025

This article is intended to find solutions related to the lack of adequate history learning to strengthen ethnic identity and maintain social harmony in a multicultural society through the development of a local history learning model based on the value clarification technique (VCT). The learning model is achieved through research and development using the Plomp model. The learning model goes through an expert validation process, including experts in local history teaching materials, experts in value education, experts in ethnic identity and Saminism, and experts in developing learning models. Furthermore, the learning model was tested on 30 students as participants with a pre-experimental pre-and post-tests one group design. The data collection technique was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis was performed using a t-test. The results of the t-test showed a significant strengthening of ethnic identity after the trial. The local history learning model based on the value clarification technique (VCT) can strengthen ethnic identity and maintain social harmony. The development of this learning model is possible if history lecturers have experience related to relevant ethnic studies.
Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation
Authors: Dashti Saeideh , Eftekhar Maryam 
Published: February 2025

Introduction: In recent years, techniques for oocyte cryopreservation have aided in preserving women's fertility. Initially, oocyte cryopreservation was implemented for females with diminished ovarian reserves. This approach is appropriate for women who are at risk of diminished ovarian reserves, including those undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other conditions impacting ovarian reserve. It provides them the opportunity to have biological children later on. As more women choose to delay pregnancy and face declining ovarian reserves with age, oocyte cryopreservation has been made available to healthy women. Research did not demonstrate any difference in fertilization and pregnancy rates between fresh and frozen-thawed oocytes. Assessing ovarian reserve is essential prior to this procedure. Anti-Müllerian hormone levels and antral follicle counts are regarded as the most accurate indicators for forecasting ovarian response. Age is recognized as the key factor influencing oocyte quality and success rate. There is no agreement on the optimal age and quantity of oocytes for oocyte cryopreservation. Certain researchers have suggested an age limit of less than 35 years. Each additional frozen oocyte holds significance. Having 25 oocytes is linked to a 95% cumulative live birth rate in women under 35 years old.
Conclusion: Elective oocyte cryopreservation provides an opportunity for women to preserve their fertility in future. Cryopreserved oocyte can lead to decreased risk of oocyte donation in the future and allows women to have their own genetic child. It is important that providers ensure that these women are informed about efficacy, safety and help them to make the best decisions. Some researchers have recommended an age below 35 years.
Environmental Ethics in Sub-Saharan African Literature through Myths and Legends
Authors: Alima Ngayi 
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to demonstrate how Language, Culture and Environment are linked. It examines the relationship between the Environmental Ethics and the Sub-Saharan African Literature. That is, how do Myths and Legends inspire the respect of the Environmental Ethics in Sub-Saharan Cultures.
The method consists of an Anthropological Analysis of some African Myths and Legends from Scholars and other Authors who wrote on African Literature to illustrate the fact that, they carry Rules that govern Environmental Ethics and values that deals with our relationship with the physical milieu around us and how Myths permit to avoid pollution and ensure the protection of the endangered species. A Comparative Study of some Myths, in cultural Contexts, different from the Sub-Saharan one, indicates how Anthropocentric and Ecocide, Myths are. The result is the reality that, most of environmental Problems faced by the Humanity nowadays, are Anthropogenic. The Theoretical approach here is the Cultural Ecology to demonstrate how human adaptation to the natural Environment takes place by the Use of Cultural mechanisms.
As a Result, the Paper demonstrate how Sub-Saharan African Literature is Environmentalist for Myths and Legends, constitute Charter for societies concerning Nature. They are Cultural Adaptation to natural Environment. They are adaptive Strategies for people to survive in their natural Environment. They convey messages concerning Rules that govern peoples’ behaviour with social and natural environment. There is a harmony or an interdependence between People and their geographical Milieu. Through Myths and Legends, Sub-Saharan African Literature constitute a School of Ecology. Because, the advocate for a Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, through their beliefs systems. Myths and Legends carry Environmental Ethics. They are cultural strategies for the respect of Environmental values; they communicate fundamental conceptions of nature and society and how people ought to relate and behave with natural environment. The paper demonstrates how the perturbation of Sub-Saharan African Language and Beliefs System by the western Imperialism, disturbed the relationships between people and their physical milieu and how the Environmental Ethics has been demoted, as the result of that fact.
DAMPAK GAYA HIDUP HEDONISME DENGAN PERILAKU KONSUMTIF PADA MAHASISWA MAGISTER ILMU AGAMA ISLAM UNIVERSITAS ISLAM INDONESIA
Authors: Safitri Chairun Nisa , M. Husnaini  
Published: February 2025

Gaya hidup hedonisme dan perilaku konsumtif di kalangan mahasiswa telah menjadi isu yang semakin mengkhawatirkan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, kehadiran modernisasi dan kemajuan teknologi seiring perkembangan zaman berdampak pada gaya hidup serta perilaku mereka. Mahasiswa cenderung berlomba-lomba mengikuti tren yang mengarah pada gaya hidup hedonis, yang akhirnya menjadi kebiasaan favorit mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak gaya hidup hedonisme terhadap perilaku konsumtif pada mahasiswa Magister Ilmu Agama Islam Universitas Islam Indonesia menganggap bahwa prinsip moral yang menyamakan kebahagiaan dan kebaikan dengan kesenangan merupakan bagian dari tindakan serta tujuan hidup manusia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi dan menggunakan Studi Pustaka (library research) serperrtir artirkerl dan buku akadermirs terrkairt yang sersuair derngan Gaya hidup hedonism. Informan Penelitian tiga Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Agama Islam UII. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gaya hidup hedonisme berdampak signifikan pada perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa, yang ditandai dengan peningkatan pengeluaran untuk barang-barang mewah, kegiatan hiburan, dan gaya hidup glamor. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa diperlukan upaya komprehensif dari pihak universitas, orang tua, dan mahasiswa sendiri untuk mengatasi dampak negatif gaya hidup hedonisme dan mempromosikan pola hidup yang lebih seimbang dan bertanggung jawab. Mereka cenderung menghasilkan dampak yang baik, seperti menghindari tindakan negatif.
KEHALALAN SEMBELIHAN NON-MUSLIM: KAJIAN BERDASARKAN AL-QUR’AN DAN HADITS
Authors: Yusbar Nidaan Khafiyya Yusbar , Dzulkifli Hadi Imawan  
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini membahas hukum kehalalan sembelihan non-Muslim dalam perspektif Islam, dengan berfokus pada pandangan Al-Qur'an dan hadits. Kajian ini menjadi penting mengingat globalisasi yang mendorong interaksi antaragama dalam masyarakat multikultural, termasuk dalam aspek konsumsi makanan. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis hukum sembelihan non-Muslim, terutama Ahli Kitab, berdasarkan sumber-sumber utama Islam serta pandangan ulama, guna memberikan panduan praktis bagi umat Islam. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur, menganalisis ayat Al-Qur'an dan hadits yang relevan, serta tafsir para ulama. Data sekunder diperoleh dari literatur terkait hukum makanan halal dan pandangan fuqaha. Penelitian juga mencakup interpretasi modern terhadap status Ahli Kitab dan implikasinya dalam konsumsi makanan di era kontemporer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sembelihan Ahli Kitab (Yahudi dan Nasrani) pada prinsipnya halal, dengan syarat penyembelihan dilakukan sesuai ajaran agama mereka yang mengakui keesaan Tuhan. Pandangan ini didukung mayoritas ulama, meskipun terdapat perbedaan dalam interpretasi teknis terkait metode penyembelihan dan status Ahli Kitab di masa kini. Beberapa ulama menolak kehalalan sembelihan akibat penyimpangan ajaran Ahli Kitab modern. Namun, pendekatan moderat yang merujuk pada surah Al-Maidah ayat 5 tetap mengakui kehalalan sembelihan mereka selama tidak bertentangan dengan prinsip syariat. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan umat Islam untuk memprioritaskan konsumsi daging yang dipastikan kehalalannya, terutama dari sesama Muslim, guna menghindari keraguan. Hasil kajian ini relevan untuk memperkuat pemahaman hukum Islam dalam konteks globalisasi.
Characterization of A Bronchoscopically Induced Transgenic Lung Cancer Pig Model for Human Translatability
Authors: Kaifi Jussuf , Joshi Kirtan , Suvilesh Kanve , Natesh Nagabhishek , Manjunath Yariswamy , Coberly Jared , Schlink Sarah , Kunin Jeffrey , Prather Randall , Whitworth Kristin , Nelson Benjamin , Bryan Jeffrey , Hoffman Timothy , Golzy Mojgan , Raju Murugesan , Teixeiro Emma , Telugu Bhanu , Rachagani Satyanarayana 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
There remains a need for animal models with human translatability in lung cancer (LC) research. Findings in pigs have high impact on humans due to similar anatomy and physiology. We present the characterization of a bronchoscopically-induced LC model in Oncopigs carrying inducible KRASG12D and TP53R167H mutations.
Methods
Twelve Oncopigs underwent 29 injections via flexible bronchoscopy. Eighteen Adenovirus-Cre recombinase gene (AdCre) inductions were performed endobronchially (n = 6) and transbronchially with a needle (n = 12). Eleven control injections were performed without AdCre. Oncopigs underwent serial contrast-enhanced chest CT with clinical follow-up for 29 weeks. Following autopsy, lung and organ tissues underwent histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and RNA-sequencing with comparative analysis with The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) human LC data.
Results
All 18 sites of AdCre injections had lung consolidations on CT imaging. Transbronchial injections led to histopathologic invasive cancer and/or carcinoma in situ (CIS) in 11/12 (91.7%), and invasive cancer (excluding CIS) in 8/12 (66.6%). Endobronchial inductions led to invasive cancer in 3/6 (50%). A soft tissue metastasis was observed in one Oncopig. Immunohistochemistry confirmed expression of Pan-CK+/epithelial cancer cells, with macrophages and T cells infiltration in the tumor microenvironment. Transcriptome comparison showed 54.3% overlap with human LC (TCGA), in contrast to 29.88% overlap of KRAS-mutant mouse LC with human LC.
Conclusions
The transgenic and immunocompetent Oncopig model has a high rate of LC following bronchoscopic transbronchial induction. Overlap of the Oncopig LC transcriptome with human LC transcriptome was noted. This pig model is expected to have high clinical translatability to the human LC patient.
Frazzled/DCC Directs Intestinal Progenitor Homing in Homeostasis and Metastasis
Authors: Reiff Tobias , Zipper Lisa , Ramon-Cañellas Pol , Akkas Filiz 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Adult epithelial organs undergo continual steady-state turnover that is achieved by tight coupling of stem cell production with replacement of worn-out epithelial cells by local intercellular signaling. Like many eukaryotic epithelia, absorptive enterocytes (EC) of the adult Drosophila midgut are arranged in a hexagonal, honeycomb-like pattern. On tricellular nexuses of EC, intestinal stem cells (ISC) are scattered in a way so that around two thirds of EC can be renewed directly by adjacent ISC. However, the mechanism for replacement of the remaining third of remotely located EC is unknown.
Here we show that a conserved axonal guidance cue directs enteroblasts (EB), the immediate ISC daughters, to selectively replace worn-out adjacent and remote EC with identical frequency. Worn-out EC express Netrin-B ligands that attract Frazzled/DCC-receptor dependent EB protrusions and our ‘Hamelin’ assay confirms EB migration towards Netrin-B sources, as a matter of fact luring endodermal midgut progenitors across an organ boundary into the ectodermal hindgut. Visualisation of dissemination from intestinal tumours suggests a new pathological role for Frazzled/DCC-signalling in early steps of metastasis. Our data establishes spatially directed EB migration as essential for intestinal homeostasis and provides mechanistic support for recent findings resuscitating Netrins and Frazzled/DCC-signalling as therapeutic target in metastasis.
Impact of beam oscillation and power modulation on the intermixing behavior of dissimilar Titanium / Niobium / Nitinol joints during micro electron beam welding
Authors: Wiegand Michael , Loose Johannes-Seneca Wolfgang Fritz , Kahlmeyer Martin , Song Wenwen , Böhm Stefan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Nickel-titanium shape memory alloys (NiTi) as well as titanium alloys (Ti) are essential materials in various modern medical technology applications. Combining them in functionally-graded components would allow the fabrication of highly innovative products with major economic and technical advantages. While dissimilar fusion welding of these materials is not feasible due to the formation of brittle intermetallic compounds, recent studies have shown that niobium (Nb) is a very promising filler material to overcome this limitation while simultaneously maintaining the biocompatibility of welded components.
The present study seeks to expand the current knowledge regarding dissimilar fusion welding of the material combination NiTi / Nb / Ti by investigating micro electron beam welding in a butt-joint configuration. In addition to adapted power modulation, a novel approach of utilizing the process-inherent fast beam oscillation is applied to optimize the melting and intermixing behavior of the comparatively high-melting Nb. Furthermore, two different dimensions of the filler material measuring 0.2 and 0.4 mm in thickness are implemented and compared with regard to the microstructural evolution in the weld metal. It is demonstrated that the welding experiments are associated with major challenges due to the considerable differences in melting temperature and thermal conductivity of the base and filler materials. Nevertheless, the welded joints exhibit excellent mechanical properties under quasi-static tensile load, which can be attributed to a reduced formation of Ti2Ni intermetallic compounds. Ultimate tensile strengths of up to 673 MPa can be achieved, proving that micro electron beam welding is a suitable process to produce high-quality dissimilar NiTi / Nb / Ti joints.
EARBench: Towards Evaluating Physical Risk Awareness for Task Planning of Foundation Model-based Embodied AI Agents
Authors: Wu Baoyuan , Zhu Zihao , Wu Bingzhe , ZHANG Zhengyou , Han Lei , Liu Qingshan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Embodied artificial intelligence (EAI) integrates advanced Al models into physical entities for real-world interaction. The emergence of foundation models as the "brain" of EAI agents for high-level task planning has shown promising results. However, the deployment of these agents in physical environments presents significant safety challenges. For instance, a housekeeping robot lacking sufficient risk awareness might place a metal container in a microwave, potentially causing a fire. To address these critical safety concerns, comprehensive pre-deployment risk assessments are imperative. This study introduces the first embodied AI risk benchmark (EARBench), a novel framework for automated physical risk assessment in EAI scenarios. EARBench employs a multi-agent cooperative system that leverages various foundation models to generate safety guidelines, create risk-prone scenarios, make task planning, and evaluate safety systematically. Utilizing this framework, we construct EARDataset, comprising diverse test cases across various domains, encompassing both textual and visual scenarios. Our comprehensive evaluation of state-of-the-art foundation models reveals alarming results: all models exhibit high task risk rates (TRR), with an average of 95.75% across all evaluated models. Notably, even GPT-4o, widely regarded as one of the most advanced models, demonstrates a TRR of 94.03%, underscoring the pervasive lack of risk identification and avoidance capabilities in complex physical environments. To address these challenges, we further propose two prompting-based risk mitigation strategies. While these strategies demonstrate some efficacy in reducing TRR, the improvements are limited, still indicating substantial safety concerns. This study provides the first large-scale assessment of physical risk awareness in EAI agents. Our findings underscore the critical need for enhanced safety measures in EAI systems and provide valuable insights for future research directions in developing safer embodied artificial intelligence system. Data and code are available at https://github.com/zihao-ai/EARBench.
National age-specific food baskets for a healthy, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive global dietary transition
Authors: Wang Zhen , Deng Zhongci , Hu Yuanchao , He Pan , Bryan Brett 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Dietary transitions face substantial economic and cultural barriers, with the absence of age-specific nutritional guidelines further impeding progress. Designing diets that are healthy and sustainable, while being affordable, culturally inclusive, and appropriate for specific age groups and countries, remains a significant challenge. Here, we use constrained nonlinear optimization models and fine-grained national age-specific intake data to design targeted food baskets that address the aforementioned challenges associated with global dietary transitions. We demonstrate that, while substantial structural changes in diets (2.98 – 3.40x) would be necessary for most countries, these national age-specific food baskets—considering preferences and economic conditions—can ensure that all age groups can meet nutritional needs and reduce diet-related disease risk, with little or no increase in food expenditure. Our research offers innovative recommendations for healthy, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive global dietary transitions across different countries and age groups, offering a feasible pathway forward for the global food system.
Flame Retardant Flexible Pressure Sensor Textile based on T-ZnO
Authors: Zhang Qiang , Zou Pengyang , Song Haoyu , Liu Zihao , Xu Jianzhong , Meng Weihua 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Firefighters cannot feel and operate objects sensitively during work due to the thick protective cloth. Here, we report a flexible pressure sensor based on T-ZnO and flame retardant textile for fine operation during fire fight. In order to reduce the effects of residual stresses of the interface between sensor and protective clothing, cotton textile was used as substrate and the thickness of the sensor system was controlled in this work. We design 3 × 3 sensors array for complicated object operation. The thickness of the whole textile system is 1.3 mm, while the sensitive layer is 70 μm. The sensor system is composed of flame retardant textile, textile substrates, graphene electrodes and tetrapod-like zinc oxide (T-ZnO). Flame retardant textile showed excellent flame retardancy with peak heat release rate of 130.19 kW/m2 and total heat release of 3.20 MJ/m2, which was decrease by 37.58% and 31.33% compared to pure textile. The sensitivity of the sensor is 5.5 mV/N as detecting 0.2-2 N force. Moreover, the sensor shows outstanding repeatability in different frequencies and long term of pressure. Toroidal and crossed object were measured to illustrate the pressure position sensing ability. The sensor system was adhered on fire fighter's glove, the pressure of operating screwdriver and pliers on flame was sensed successfully.
Internet of Things and 5G are The Revolution to the Banking Industry Using Neuro-Fuzzy Technique
Authors: Paul Taraknath 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Industry 5.0 is the key to a revolution in the banking industry, the driving forces are the Internet of Things (IoT) and fifth-generation (5G) high-speed coµµunication technology. The article aiµs to propose a 5GIoT business µodel in the banking revolution with a neuro-fuzzy technique that will enhance banking services and operations. The developed µodel is based on the online survey of nuµerous custoµer categories, including international and national bankers, students, IT professionals, housewives and others. The survey’s data is used to verify the banking business µodel using Machine Learning & Neuro-fuzzy techniques. This µodel deals with instant loans, collateral µonitoring, overspending by banks, Credit cards, Card readers, Autoµatic Trailer Machine (ATM), Real-Tiµe Data Sharing and online payµents easily. The ML µodel is fed with 403 survey data and perforµs well with an accuracy of 79.2% on the Python platform.
Attentional cueing effects are reversed during locomotion
Authors: Djebbara Zakaria , Huynh Dylan , Koselevs Aleksandrs , Chen Yiru , Fich Lars , Gramann Klaus 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Everyday human cognition and behaviour evolved in dynamic and ever-changing environments, but static paradigms still dominate experimental research despite concerns about generalisability of the results. In the case of attention, traditional stationary studies show that pre-orienting attention with spatial cues leads to faster, more accurate responses. However, how movement and environmental features shape such attentional processes in everyday behaviour remains unknown. Here we show that active movement through curved corridors reverses the typical spatial attention effect, with faster response times and higher accuracy for stimuli incongruent to implicit spatial cues provided by the movement direction, contradicting previous findings from static settings. We found that early (N1) and late (P3) attention-related electrophysiological responses were modulated by environmental features and motor demands. The posterior N1-component, reflecting visuo-spatial attention, showed decreasing amplitudes as turning angles and motor-control demands increased for congruent stimuli appearing on the side of the turning direction. Similarly, the P3-complex varied with motor and visual processing demands for congruent stimuli, showing decreased amplitudes as motor-control demands increased. We propose that congruent stimuli, displayed against a dynamically changing visual context, increase pulvino-cortical processing load and slowing early visual processing that affect behavioural responses. Incongruent stimuli, however, are displayed against a predictable context allowing faster target processing. These findings challenge attentional mechanisms' assumed consistency across static and dynamic settings, revealing instead their dependence on behavioural and environmental context. We advocate for naturalistic paradigms, arguing that moving beyond static experiments could reshape core views on cognition and behaviour.