bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Talar Fractures Treated with Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Screw Fixation
Authors: Kumar Rishabh , Kumar Ashutosh , Shanker Anand , Kumar Rakesh 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background:
Talar fractures are challenging injuries due to their complex anatomy and limited blood supply. The optimal treatment strategy remains a topic of debate. This study explores the outcomes of closed reduction and percutaneous screw fixation as a treatment approach for talar fractures.

Aims and Objectives:
The primary aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of closed reduction combined with percutaneous screw fixation in the management of talar fractures. Secondary objectives include evaluating postoperative complications, functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

Materials and Methods:
This retrospective study included patients with talar fractures treated at our institution. Patient demographics, fracture classification, surgical technique details, and follow-up data were collected and analyzed. Functional outcomes were assessed using validated scoring systems such as the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score.

Results:
A total of Twelve patients with talar fractures were included in the study. Closed reduction and percutaneous screw fixation were successfully performed in all cases. Postoperative complications, such as infection or non-union, were observed in two patients. Patient satisfaction with the treatment approach was high, with ten patients reporting improved quality of life and reduced pain.

Conclusion:
Closed reduction and percutaneous screw fixation represent a viable treatment option for talar fractures, yielding favorable outcomes in terms of fracture reduction, functional recovery, and patient satisfaction. However, close monitoring for potential complications is crucial, and further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and refine the treatment protocol for talar fractures.
Enhancement of Criminal Facial Image Using Multistage Progressive V-Net for Facial Recognition by Pixel Restoration
Authors: Beulah Benslet S. S. , Parameswari P. 
Published: January 2024

INTRODUCTION: Criminal activity is expanding exponentially in modern society, which leads towards a great concern about security issues. Facial recognition technology (FRT) is a powerful computer-based system that increasingly being used for recognize and match faces to solve crimes and investigations.OBJECTIVES: Due to poor image clarity and noisy pixels, the detection of criminal faces tends to be inaccurate. Hence, image enhancement techniques are required to recognize criminals with better accuracy. In the proposed model, a multistage progressive V-net based image quality enhancing technique is employed to improve accuracy.METHODS: The Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for restoring images called MPRV-Net has three stages for a difficult balance between spatial data and highly contextualized information for image restoration tasks while recovering images.RESULTS: For image restoration tasks, including denoising, deblurring, and deraining, MPRV-Net has provided considerable performance benefits on a number of datasets. The suggested network is significant as it eliminates all three types of deviations using a single architecture. The proposed model's performance is tested using performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and specificity, obtaining 94%, 96%, 93%, and 95%.CONCLUSION: Thus, the proposed Multistage Progressive V-Net model for effectively improves the criminal Facial image for detecting criminals in public places with greater accuracy.
Design and simulation of a rectangular planar printed circuit board coil for nuclear magnetic resonance, radio frequency energy harvesting, and wireless power transfer devices
Authors: Noohi Mostafa , Pourmand Adel , Badri Ghavifekr Habib , Mirvakili Ali 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this study, a planar printed circuit board (PCB) coil with FR4 substrate was designed and simulated using the finite element method, and the results were analyzed in the frequency domain. This coil can be used in wireless power transfer (WPT) as a transmitter or receiver, eliminating wires. It can also be used as the receiver in radio frequency energy‐harvesting (RF‐EH) systems by optimizing the planar PCB coil to convert radio‐wave energy into electricity, and it can be employed as an excitation (transmitter) or receiver coil in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. This PCB coil can replace the conventional coil, yielding a reduced occupied volume, a fine‐tuned design, reduced weight, and increased efficiency. Based on the calculated gain, power, and electromagnetic and electric field results, this planar PCB coil can be implemented in WPT, NMR spectroscopy, and RF‐EH devices with minor changes. In applications such as NMR spectroscopy, it can be used as a transceiver planar PCB coil. In this design, at frequencies of 915 MHz and 40 MHz with 5 mm between coils, we received powers of 287.3
W and 480
W, respectively, which are suitable for an NMR coil or RF‐EH system.
Subsurface Qualitative Investigation for Mineral Exploration using Aeromagnetic Data
Authors: Oladejo O.P. , Akinlabi I.A. , Ogunkoya C.O. 
Published: January 2024

This research investigated the subsurface qualitative investigation for mineral exploration of Ibadan Southwest Nigeria, using high resolution aeromagnetic data. The data acquired from Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) were subjected to different filtering processing techniques to produce magnetic anomaly maps which were analyzed to detect the subsurface geologic features that are indicative of the potential mineral deposits in the study area. The processing techniques applied in this study to delineate the magnetically active regions were Total Horizontal Derivative (THD), Analytic Signal Amplitude (ASA) and Upward Continuation (UP) method at 150 m and 250m. The results obtained show THD values ranged between 0.002 nT and 0.039 nT connoting regions between non-magnetic body region and high magnetic anomaly regions. The ASA technique revealed susceptibility contrast region between 0.0022 and 0.1472 nT/m; these depict region of geologic body housing the mineralized zones. Thus, there is potential for mineral exploration in the study area.
Efficacy of the combination of intravitreal aflibercept and triamcinolone injections in treatment of diabetic macular edema
Authors: Liu Yiwen , Liu Lan , Chen Peng , Zhao Yue , Liang Pengcheng , Wang Xi 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To investigate the clinical efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept combined with intravitreal triamcinolone injection in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).
Methods: 86 patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) were randomly assigned to either a combination therapy group (n = 43) or a control group (n = 43). Both groups received intravitreal aflibercept injection (2 mg, 5 injections per month) while combination therapy group received aflibercept treatment in addition. Central macular thickness (CMT), intraocular pressure (IOP), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), serum inflammatory factors (IL-6 and IL-8), VEGF and quality of life were determined before and after treatment at multiple time-points.
Results: Combination therapy group achieved a significantly higher total effective rate compared to control group (p < 0.05). When compared to the baseline, CMT and BCVA in both groups gradually decreased over 3 months after injection, with combination therapy group showing a greater reduction (p < 0.05). The IOP and SQOL-DVI scores in both groups increased over time in both groups, with a greater increase observed in combination therapy group compared to the baseline (p < 0.05). Serum inflammatory factors decreased in both groups, with combination therapy group having significantly lower levels (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The combination of intravitreal aflibercept and triamcinolone injection has better efficacy than intravitreal aflibercept injection alone in the treatment of diabetic macular edema, improving visual function and enhancing the quality of life of the patients. More elaborate studies are required to elucidate the mechanism of this synagistic therapeutic combination.
Cirsilineol inhibits the proliferation and migration of endometriotic cells
Authors: Gu Xumeng , Zhang Tianchan , Liu Tongtong , Cong Huifang , Wu Wenpeng 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To determine the effect of cirsilineol on the proliferation and migration of endometriotic cells.
Methods: Human endometriotic epithelial cells 12Z were treated with 5, 10 and 20 μM cirsilineol, respectively. Cell proliferation was evaluated using BrdU incorporation assay whereas wound healing assay was used to investigate cell migration, and cell invasion was assessed by Transwell assay. Cell cycle was investigated using flow cytometry while protein expression and phosphorylation levels of p65 and IκBα were evaluated by Western blot.
Results: Treatment with cirsilineol at either 10 μM or 20 μM resulted in a significant reduction in cell proliferation and cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase (p < 0.05). Moreover, cirsilineol weakened cell migration and invasion in 12Z cells, but did not alter the expression of p65. However, it significantly downregulated the phosphorylation of p65 and increased the expression of IκBα, while attenuating the phosphorylation level of IκBα (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 5 μM cirsilineol did not show any significant effects on these cellular activities, suggesting the activity of cirsilineol in 12Z cells is dose-dependent.
Conclusion: Cirsilineol inhibits cell proliferation, induces cell cycle arrest, suppresses migration and invasion of endometriotic epithelial cells by regulating NF-κB pathway. Thus, cirsilineol might be a potential therapeutic candidate for endometriosis treatmen
Pharmacological activities of extracts from different parts of <i>Cirsium japonicum</i> var <i>spinossimum</i>
Authors: Kang Hyun , Lee Sung-Gyu 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, inhibitory and cell proliferation activities of Cirsium japonicum (C. japonicum) var. spinossimum.
Methods: Phytochemicals (polyphenols, flavonoids, and silymarin) in leaves, roots, and seeds of C. japonicum var. spinossimum were quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Antioxidant activity was investigated on 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals. Anti-inflammatory activity was investigated on nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. Immunostimulant and hair loss prevention was confirmed through 3'-{1-((phenylamino)-carbonyl)-3, 4-tetrazolium}bis(4-methoxy-6-nitro)benzenesulfonic acid hydrate (XTT)-based cell proliferation assays using Jurkat cells and human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPC).
Results: Extract from seeds exhibited the highest total polyphenol content (610.08 ± 32.40 mg GAE/g), as well as the highest total flavonoid content, while the total polyphenol content of leaves and root extracts were similar. The RC50 values for seed extract against ABTS and DPPH radicals were 8.20 ± 0.02 µg/mL and 40.13 ± 2.47 µg/mL, respectively. In particular, all six Silymarin derivatives were found to be highest in the seed extract. The C. japonicum var. spinossimum seed extract (CSE) showed significant (p < 0.05) nitric oxide (NO) inhibitory activity in RAW264.7 cells induced by LPS at all concentrations (12.5, 25, 50, 100 and 200 µg/mL) and exhibited significant (p < 0.05) cell proliferation activity in Jurkat and hair follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPC) at 25 µg/mL.
Conclusion: Extract of C. japonicum var. spinossimum seeds contain polyphenols and flavonoids and show significant NO inhibitory and cell proliferation activity in Jurkat and HFDPC. Therefore, Cirsium japonicum is a promising source of anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.
Application of Taguchi orthogonal array in optimization of the synthesis and crystallinity of metal organic framework 5 (MOF 5)
Authors: Mansoor Al-Jarsha Hayder Yahya , Ghareeb Mowafaq M 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To use the L25 Taguchi orthogonal array for optimizing the three main solvothermal parameters that affect the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks-5 (MOF-5).
Methods: The L25 Taguchi methodology was used to study various parameters that affect the degree of crystallinity (DOC) of MOF-5. The parameters comprised temperature of synthesis, duration of synthesis, and ratio of the solvent, N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) to reactants. For each parameter, the volume of DMF was varied while keeping the weight of reactants constant. The weights of 1,4-benzodicarboxylate (BDC) and Zn(NO3)2.6H2O used were 0.390 g and 2.166 g, respectively. For each parameter investigated, five different levels were used. The MOF-5 samples were synthesized using the solvothermal reaction method, and successful synthesis was confirmed with x-ray diffraction (XRD), microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The DOC obtained via XRD served as a parameter of objective quality.
Results: The optimum conditions that gave the highest DOC were synthesis temperature of 130 °C, duration of 60 h, and a vehicle volume of 50 mL, with optimum Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area (BET -SA) of 800 m2/g. All the three synthesis parameters significantly influenced the DOC of the synthesized MOF-5 (p < 0.05). Sub-optimal conditions resulted in distorted MOFs, products that deviated from MOF-5 specifications, or MOF-5 with low DOC.
Conclusion: Based on DOC and BET-SA, the best conditions for synthesis of MOF-5 when using Taguchi OA, were temperature of 130 °C, duration of 60 h, and a DMF volume of 50 mL.
The Use of E-Comics Based on A Realistic Mathematical Approach to Improve Critical and Creative Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students
Authors: Yulaichah Siti , Mariana Neni , Wiryanto Wiryanto 
Published: January 2024

Objective: In the 21st century, critical and creative thinking skills must be nurtured and grown from elementary school. The way to improve this ability can be done by utilizing Mathematics subjects but with a realistic approach that allows students to immediately learn critically and creatively according to the context of everyday life so that students can think organized and creatively in their lives, not limited to subjects. One way to facilitate the learning objectives of Mathematics with a Realistic Approach is to utilize e-comic learning media that allows students to see the context of the lesson using their visual abilities. Method: This research uses literature studies by searching relevant journals, books, and articles using the Publish or Perish application. Results: The study showed that e-comics improved students' critical thinking skills and creativity. In addition, researchers also found that several factors make mathematics learning with a realistic approach that utilizes e-comics efficient, as well as steps to conduct mathematics learning with a realistic approach that utilizes e-comic learning media. Novelty: This research uses an innovative and creative approach to improving students' critical and creative thinking skills through Mathematics learning using e-comic learning media.
Analysis of the Development Needs of HOTS-Based Electronic Student Worksheets with Culturally Responsive Teaching Approach in Elementary Schools
Authors: Safirah Adita Dwi , Nasution Nasution , Dewi Utari 
Published: January 2024

Objective: To address this issue, this research explores the integration of HOTS with the Culturally Responsive Teaching approach in developing Electronic Student Worksheets as a holistic and relevant learning solution. This research analyzes the preliminary development of HOTS-based electronic Student Worksheets with a Culturally Responsive Teaching Approach. Method: This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach and involves fourth-grade teachers in Pasuruan Regency as research subjects. Sampling is done through purposive sampling. Data collection includes observation, documentation, and interviews. Results: The research begins with a preliminary study to identify the foundations that strengthen the development of electronic Student Worksheets. Then, a field study is conducted by directly observing the teaching materials teachers use in their instruction. Curriculum analysis focuses on Student Worksheets and learning materials. The Student Worksheets teachers use need to integrate HOTS and the Culturally Responsive Teaching approach. This preliminary study findings suggest the need for developing HOTS-based electronic Student Worksheets with a Culturally Responsive Teaching approach so that students can improve their critical thinking skills, learn about the culture of their local area, and appreciate both their own culture and the cultures of others. Novelty: This research implies that implementing HOTS with the Culturally Responsive Teaching approach in elementary education can provide a solid foundation for producing students who are not only academically intelligent but also possess character, critical thinking skills, and an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Crafting an Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Model for Islamic Boarding Schools Through a Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: Irfan Saiful , Roesminingsih Maria Veronika , Mudjito Mudjito 
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aims to describe entrepreneurship planning strategies in Islamic boarding schools through a literature review. Method: This qualitative descriptive study employs library research to investigate entrepreneurship strategic planning models for Islamic boarding schools. Initially, articles were gathered on the topic in the last decades, with subsequent refinement resulting in a selection of 20 relevant articles. Results: The literature review navigates through entrepreneurship education in Islamic boarding schools, bringing together various perspectives, approaches, and results. Common surface themes include the amalgamation of entrepreneurial endeavors with religious principles, the quest for financial self-sufficiency, and the diverse effects on students, institutions, and local communities. Novelty: The novelty in this literature review lies in synthesizing diverse perspectives on entrepreneurship education in Islamic boarding schools. The unique intersection of entrepreneurial activities with religious values and the pursuit of economic independence offers a distinctive lens for understanding the dynamics of entrepreneurship education in this context.
Integration of Ethnomathematics Teaching Materials in Mathematics Learning in Elementary School
Authors: Wulandari Deah Uji , Mariana Neni , Wiryanto Wiryanto , Amien Mohammad Sulthon 
Published: January 2024

Objective: This research serves as a preliminary study to outline the framework and projection of ethnomathematics studies, particularly concerning the integration of ethnomathematics into mathematics curriculum and the development of mathematics learning objectives using an ethnomathematical approach. Method: The research employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology involving identifying, evaluating, and interpreting relevant literature on the research topic. Results: The findings reveal that the ethnomathematical approach effectively enhances students' understanding of mathematics. Students exhibit higher motivation and satisfaction with mathematics learning when connected to their local culture. Novelty: This research shows that the ethnomathematics approach facilitates the development of teachers' competencies in integrating cultural elements into mathematics education. Both teachers' recommendations and research findings support the inclusion of ethnomathematics in mathematics curricula both directly in developing learning tools and materials and in curriculum policies. Additionally, there is potential for technology applications to support ethnomathematics learning, enabling students to study mathematics independently. In conclusion, integrating ethnomathematics holds significant potential in improving students' mathematical understanding, connecting mathematics with local culture, and motivating students to learn mathematics more enjoyable and relevantly.
La Transmission d’un objet d’étude marginal : le cas du muralisme latino-américain contemporain dans les manuels scolaires français de Langue Vivante Étrangère : Espagnol
Authors: PREVOST Caroline 
Published: January 2024

En France, on remarque, depuis 2019, un intérêt grandissant de la part des équipes pédagogiques de Langue Vivante Étrangère : Espagnol pour le muralisme contemporain, un objet d’étude qui demeure marginal dans le domaine de l’histoire de l’art. Le manuel scolaire étant un outil de la transmission qui fait communément autorité dans l’espace académique et institutionnel, nous avons donc mené une étude comparative de 41 ouvrages de l’enseignement secondaire afin de mesurer leur contribution à l’identification, à la reconnaissance et à la valorisation du mouvement latino-américain.
Feminidad, humor y feminismo en Las Divas de Diván de Carmen y Laura Pacheco
Authors: PEGORARI Céline 
Published: January 2024

Perfecta encarnación de cierto feminismo que, poniendo en tela de juicio los estereotipos relacionados tradicionalmente con las mujeres, contribuye a la permanencia del concepto de feminidad, es la novela gráfica titulada Las Divas de Diván (2018) de las hermanas Laura y Carmen Pacheco. Por mucho que recurran a la parodia, haciendo así hincapié en lo que tiene ya de paródico la identidad de género, y traten con humor y mucha ironía las normas y reglas que se imponen a las mujeres, lo hacen sin renunciar al modelo de feminidad difundido en la prensa dirigida a un público femenino, como lo es la revista Smoda en la que se publicaron inicialmente las tiras incluidas en la novela gráfica del mismo nombre.
Fenomena Relegiusitas Terhadap Produktivitas Berdasarkan Pemikiran Monzer Kahf
Authors: Elfi Sahara, Helda Nusrida, Dontes Putra, Hulwati  
Published: January 2024

Kebanyakan orang percaya bahwa semakin banyak ibadah, menjalankan sunnah, menyebarkan dakwah, dan sering pergi ke masjid, semakin sedikit produktivitas. Ini karena mereka lebih mementingkan kehidupan akhirat mereka daripada kehidupan dunia mereka, sehingga kehidupan mereka terlantar, kesejahteraan dunia mereka tidak diperhatikan, dan kebutuhan rumah tangga mereka tidak terpenuhi. Hal tersebut dibantah oleh Monzer Kahf, beberapa ide tentang ekonomi islam disampaikan oleh Monzer Kahf. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Data utama dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan marbot masjid di Alahan Panjang. Untuk melengkapi data dari sumber primer, penulis juga memakai sumber data skunder dari jurnal, buku, hasil riset dan sejumlah besar literatur atau studi akademik. Metode pengumpulan data termasuk wawancara dan observasi dengan marabot masjid Alahan Panjang. Teknik analisis data berupa penelitian kualitatif yang menghasilkan kata-kata. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa Praktik agama tidak menghalangi produktivitas. Pengalaman, dengan ketenangan batin yang diperoleh, maka akan menambah semangat bekerja dan meningkatkan produktivitas. Pengetahuan agama, dengan adanya pengetahuan agama dapat mendipsiplinkan waktu kerja. Pengamalan, dengan mengamalkan ajaran agama seperti tidak boleh mengurangi timbangan, tidak menghalangi produktivitas.