bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Microwave-accelerated heating technique in fabrication of silver nanoparticles using propolis extract: optimization and characterization
Authors: Ahadi Farhan , Javadi Afshin , Jafarizadeh-Malmiri Hoda , Anarjan Navideh , Mirzaei Hamid 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) is known as a new generation of antibiotics with high bactericidal activity and resistance toward numerous bacteria strains. In the present study, AgNPs were synthesized using propolis extract and microwave heating technique. Results indicated that, the prepared hydroalcoholic propolis extract had brix, turbidity, total phenol content and antioxidant activity of 5.21° Bx, 1.75 % a.u., 82.52 mg/g (gallic acid) and 93.32 %, respectively. FTIR analysis also indicated that the prepared extract had several main functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, amide I, amin and esters, which those could act as reducing and stabilizing agents in fabrication of stable AgNPs. Furthermore, GC-MS analysis demonstrated that alpha-terpinene, coumaran, p-methoxycinnamic acid, dimethyl caffeic acid and pinostrobin chalcone were the main bioactive compounds of the prepared propolis extract. Results revealed that AgNPs with small particle size (86 nm) and polydespersity index (0.299), and high zeta potential (−23.34) values could be synthesized using 0.1 mL of the extract in combination to 9 mL silver nitrate (1 mM) under microwave heating for 30 s. TEM analysis demonstrated that spherical fabricated AgNPs had uniform particle size distribution with particle size of less than 100 nm. Finally, synthesized AgNps indicated higher bactericidal activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli, with obtained clear zone diameter of 22 and 19 mm, respectively.
Clothing Style Similarity Matching and Classification Recognition Algorithm Based on Double-Layer Model in the Context of the Internet of Things
Authors: Liu Jing , Yin Lei 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The identification of different clothing style attributes is helpful for designers to grasp the clothing style, and it is also helpful for consumers to find clothes with the same style attributes according to their own preferences. This is becoming more important in the clothing design, Internet, and e-commerce industries. It is of great significance to carry out clothing style similarity matching and classification recognition. For the problem of clothing style similarity matching and classification recognition, the traditional algorithm stays in the stage of qualitative analysis and subjective evaluation, unable to quantitatively and objectively determine clothing style, resulting in the decline of clothing style similarity matching effect and classification recognition accuracy. Therefore, a similarity matching, classification, and recognition algorithm of clothing style based on the double-layer model in the context of the Internet of Things is designed. The double-layer model is constructed through the target detection layer and target segmentation layer. The double-layer model is used to realize the segmentation of clothing image. The overall similarity evaluation index of image style is obtained according to the image gradient to complete the similarity matching of clothing style. On this basis, the clothing image features are extracted and input into the support vector machine classifier to complete the clothing classification and recognition. The experimental results show that the proposed garment style similarity matching and classification recognition algorithm based on the two-layer model has high image segmentation accuracy, good style similarity matching effect, high classification recognition accuracy, and high efficiency, which proves that the algorithm is feasible for garment style similarity matching and classification recognition using the two-layer model and can be further applied in the field of garment design.
Biofilm forming ability of coagulase-positive staphylococci isolated from animals in Ukraine
Authors: Shevchenko M. , Andriichuk A. , Bilyk S. , Dovhal O. , Mazur T. , Tsarenko T. 
Published: February 2024

Staphylococcal biofilms are an important virulence factor that allows for effective infectious effects and colonization of the animal body. This study was devoted to the evaluation of the biofilm forming ability of different strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from animals in Ukraine. In addition, the presence of extracellular adhesin genes icaA and icaD in S. pseudintermedius strains was determined. The density of the biofilms was determined by culturing microorganisms in 96-well plates and staining the resulting structures with crystal violet. The genes responsible for biofilm formation were identified by classical polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using primers selected from the literature. The data obtained from this study showed a direct correlation between the density of the biofilm and the number of viable cells involved in its formation. Thus, 23.1% of S. pseudintermedius strains and 25% of S. aureus strains isolated from dogs demonstrated the ability to form a dense biofilm, while 46.2% of S. pseudintermedius strains and 50% of S. aureus strains formed a weak biofilm. The origin of the isolates had no significant effect on the biofilm characteristics. Coagulase-positive staphylococci obtained from cats did not form dense biofilms. 42.9% of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from cows with mastitis had moderate to strong biofilm forming properties. Isolates that showed resistance to three or more antibiotic groups tended to form denser biofilms. In addition, 73.3% of the studied S. pseudintermedius strains were found to contain the icaA gene, and 90% – the icaD gene. A genotypic profile combining both icaA and icaD genes was present in 66.7% of the bacteria, while one strain lacked both genes. Understanding the biofilm forming properties of staphylococcal isolates is important in the context of developing optimal treatment strategies and effective antibiotic use, which will contribute to better control of infections caused by these microorganisms.
Association between leisure screen time and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a representative sample of Spanish children: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Tahiri I. , de Paz-Cantos S. , González-Marrón A. , Cartanyà-Hueso À. , Navarrete-Muñoz E.M. , Martín-Sánchez J.C. , Lidón-Moyano C. , Pérez-Martín H. , Martínez-Sánchez J.M. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and daily leisure screen time. We carried out a cross-sectional study using a representative sample of the Spanish population aged from 3 to 14 years recruited for the 2017 Spanish National Health Survey (n = 4,633). We derived the adherence to the Mediterranean diet according to a modified Mediterranean Diet Score and computed daily leisure screen time. We estimated crude and adjusted prevalence ratios, and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) of high versus low, high versus medium and medium versus low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, according to categories of daily leisure screen time, using Poisson regression models. We found that the adjusted probabilities of having high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, versus low and medium adherence, were 23% (aPR 0.77; 95% CI 0.69, 0.86) and 14% (aPR 0.86; 95% CI 0.76, 0.97) lower, respectively, in children spending at least 180 minutes of daily leisure screen time in comparison with children spending less than one hour of daily screen time. This association was also observed when stratifying by age, except for children 12–14 years. In conclusion, high leisure screen time may be associated with lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Diagnosis of air distribution in a room
Authors: Voznyak Orest , Spodyniuk Nadiia , Sukholova Iryna , Savchenko Olena , Kasynets Mariana , Shostak Serhii 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article is dedicated to diagnosis of damage to air distribution in a room with twisted, compact, and flat air jets, and to searching of ways to solving the problem. It was found that in order to avoid damage to the air distribution system in rooms of different purposes and dimensions; it should be air streams of the appropriate types and with the appropriate characteristics. Parameters of a swirled, compact, flat, rectangular air jet when creating comfortable climatic conditions in the rooms of different purposes and dimensions are determined. The relationship between the angle of inclination of the rotating plates (for twisted jets), ratio of sides of the slit (for all rectangular including compact and flat streams) and a long-range of these flows is established.
Processing of organic electrochemical transistors
Authors: Barbosa Henrique Frulani de Paula , Asyuda Andika , Skowrons Michael , Schander Andreas , Lüssem Björn 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Since the advent of Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) back in the 80s, research focus has shifted from understanding the working mechanism and expanding the materials library to finding new applications and building larger integrated circuits. Given the strong dependency of these devices’ performance on their geometrical dimensions and considering the increasing need for larger scale and low cost fabrication, research on novel processing methods is paramount. Here, we review the most common processing techniques used for OECT fabrication, starting from classic methods such as spin coating and electropolymerization to more recent and complex ones like orthogonal lithography and 3D printing. We also provide a brief outlook on how these techniques are enabling integrated circuits and large scale circuitry in general.

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A Novel Dental Implant Approach for Crestal Sinus Elevation: A Case Series Study
Authors: Fettouh Ahmed Ibrahim Aboul , Shemais Nesma , Keraa Khaled , Mina Nael Adel , Abdelmalak Mariam Samy , Abdelrahman Abdelrahman Ali Gamaleldin , Ghallab Noha Ayman 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Objectives
This study aimed to evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing sinus membrane elevation via a minimally invasive crestal approach utilizing the dental implant.

Material and methods
Twenty patients having one or more missing posterior teeth were included. The maxillary sinus membrane was elevated using a dental implant via a crestal approach in areas with insufficient residual bone. CBCT scans were used to measure the amount of newly formed bone, implant length inside the sinus, bucco-palatal sinus width, and bone thickness. Surgical and post-surgical complications, along with implant survival, were also measured.

Results
The mean (±SD) values for the newly formed bone after one year were 2.4 (±1.87) mm, while values for implant length inside the sinus were 4 (±1.49) mm. The results showed that the percentage of implant length inside the sinus and the palatal bone thickness were statistically significant positive predictors of the newly formed bone. The higher percentage of implant length inside the sinus and increased palatal bone thickness were associated with more significant amounts of newly formed bone. High patient satisfaction was reported, along with a 100% implant survival.

Conclusions
Using the novel dental implant approach for crestal sinus elevation demonstrated predictable clinical and radiographic outcomes. This novel technique is simple for both patients and clinicians, rendering it a promising and cost-efficient procedure.
“Fake News” in Social Networks: Media Practices of Students
Authors: Barinov Dmitry , Nesina Victoria 
Published: February 2024

With the expansion of the space of online communications and the growth of their social significance, it seems relevant to study the attitude to fake publications, which not only distort the facts, but also generate negative consequences in relation to various aspects of activity. In this regard, theoretical and practical relevance is gained by the study of possibilities to counter fakes, forming, first of all, the ability to identify false information and distinguish it in the flow of news messages among young people as the main consumer of social networking content. The goal of this article is to present the results of an empirical study of the media practices of student audience of Smolensk and their attitude to fake news in social networks. In the course of the study it was determined that the media consumption practices of the regional student audience correspond to national trends: preference of Internet resources, and among them — social networks as sources of news information. At the same time, the goals of using social networks and thematic preferences of students are related not only to the current media agenda, but also to involvement in the educational process and leisure activities, which also reflects the all-Russian characteristics of the media behavior of young people. The study revealed an ambiguous role of online comments in the process of fact-checking a news publication and forming an opinion about the credibility of the news publication. We found that despite a proper understanding of the essential features of fake news and the consequences of its replication in the media, the behavioral impact of fake news was stronger than the impact of real news. The study also revealed that the majority of the regional student audience of social networks demonstrates susceptibility to fake news and has difficulty recognizing it.
A Systems Theory of Multimodality
Authors: Gee James 
Published: February 2024

This paper offers a tentative theory of how to approach the analysis of multimodal “texts” (using the word loosely for any integrated set of symbols that resemble written texts in communicative power). Much work on multimodality is new and many key issues are not yet broached, let alone settled. The theory I produce treats modes as semiotic systems (sets of social conventions about meaning) and multimodality as a system of systems. A theory in a new domain helps us understand what we take the “things” we are going analyze to be (our “ontology”). In turn, our choice of “things” determines the sorts of tools we will need for analysis and the sorts of questions we will ask, a number of which are delineated in this paper. The theory developed here is based on the correspondences between linguistic systems and non-linguistic modal systems. The paper closes with a discussion of the implications of the approach I propose for work on design and learning.
İntrameduller Çivileme ile Tedavi Edilmiş Femur ve Tibia Şaft Kırıklarında, Sigara Kullanımının Kaynama Süresine Olan Etkisi
Authors: SIRMA Serkan Önder , YILMAZ Murat , SÖNMEZ Mehmet 
Published: February 2024

Amaç: Sigaranın insan sağlığına olan birçok olumsuz etkisi bilinmektedir. Bunlardan biri de kemik iyileşme sürecine olan negatif etkisidir. Sigara içen bireylerde kırık kaynama süresinin daha uzun olduğu ve daha çok komplikasyon geliştiği yönünde kanıtlar artmaktadır. Bu konudaki çalışmaların çoğunluğu geniş bir yaş aralığı ve birden fazla tedavi şekli içermektedir. Amacımız sigaranın kaynama gecikmesine veya kaynamamaya etkisini daha homojen bir hasta grubunda incelemektir.
Yöntem: 18-40 yaş arası femur şaft veya tibia şaft kırığı geçirmiş ve sadece intramedüller çivileme yöntemiyle 2015 ile 2020 yılları arasında ameliyat edilmiş 73 hasta; sigara içen grup ve sigara içmeyen grup olarak ikiye ayrıldı. Bu hastaların tüm bilgisayar kayıtları, x-ray grafileri ve arşiv dosyaları geriye dönük olarak incelendi.
Bulgular: Sigara içen grupta 37, içmeyen grupta 36 hasta mevcuttu. Sigara içen hastaların kırık kaynama süresi ortalama 26,1 hafta; içmeyen hastaların ise ortalama 16,3 hafta olarak bulundu. İstatistiksel olarak sigara içen grubun ortalama kırık kaynama süresi anlamlı uzundu (p=0,001). Kaynamama ve enfeksiyon oranları açısından ise anlamlı fark bulunamadı.
Sonuç: Sigara; düşük kemik yoğunluğuna, artmış kırık ve kaynamama riskine, geç kaynamaya ve ameliyatla ilgili komplikasyonlarda artışa neden olmaktadır. Kemik kırığı gelişen veya elektif kemik ameliyatı olacak kişiler sigara kullanıyorsa, en kısa sürede bırakması için uyarılmalıdır.
Nurses' Perspectives Towards Nursing Relationship: A Qualitative Study of Experiences
Authors: YAVAŞ AYHAN Ayşe Gül , ÖZ Fatma 
Published: February 2024

Objective: The study was conducted to investigate clinical nurses' perspectives towards nursing relationship.
Method: Within the framework of the phenomenological approach, descriptive type, qualitative research method was used.
Results: According to the focus group interviews conducted with nurses, they stated that: care, communication and team cooperation is the necessity for the nursing relationship; nursing relationship provides nursing welfare, respectability for the institution and healing for the patient; working conditions, individual characteristics, communication, professional characteristics and patient relatives' attitudes affect the nursing relationship.
Conclusion: It is necessary to improve the opportunities for the development of nursing relations in institutions, to develop policies and procedures in this regard, to improve the conditions for patients, nurses and patient relatives in hospitals, and to increase social opportunities.
Determination of the potential of some weeds to be used as an indicator plant in studies on Plum pox virus-T
Authors: TEMUR ÇINAR Cemile , DERTLİ Elif , KAYA Yasin , IŞIK Doğan 
Published: February 2024

Determination of the potential of some weeds to be used as an indicator plant in studies on Plum pox virus-T

ABSTRACT
The plum pox virus (PPV) is the cause of sharka, the most destructive viral disease of Prunus species. A unique strain of PPV has so far been identified in Turkey and called as PPV-Turkey (PPV-T). Since viruses are obligate parasitic organisms, they cannot be cultured in artificial nutrient media. Weeds play a significant role in virus ecology and epidemiology as alternate hosts of plant viruses and as food plants for virus vectors. In this study, the potential of some weeds (such as Chenopodium album, Amaranthus retroflexus and Convolvulus arvensis) are indicators plants in experimental studies on PPV-T was investigated. C. album, A. retroflexus plants were inoculated by dusting three leaf on each 3-week-old plant. For each experiment, a homogeneous group of 10 plants grown singly in pots was inoculated PPV-T. Mock- and non-inoculated plants were used as negative controls. Inoculated plants were monitored dayl for symptom development. Following appearance of symptoms on PPV-T inoculated leaves tested by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The results obtained from the indicator test showed that when mechanically inoculated of the two out of three plants tested species, C. album (6 out of 10 plants) and A. retroflexus (10 plants) reacted with infection. Initially, this indicator reacted with local symptoms, and later symptoms of systemic infection occurred.

Keywords: Plum pox virus, PPV-Turkey, Herbaceous hosts,
Indicator plant
Utilization of simulation models in clinical teaching in the department of clinical medicine at medical training colleges
Authors: Wamalwa B. K. , Mengich G. J. , Kaniaru D. K. , Chemjor H. C. , Mbete D. A. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Simulation is a teaching, and learning technique that amplifies real experiences with guided experiences in clinical practice. Clinical simulation learning as an educational tool is recommended in the clinical officers’ training. Upon entry into the workforce, clinicians are expected to respond to a range of clinical situations they may not have experienced during their training. To assess the simulation models used in clinical teaching on skills and performance.Materials and Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 317 clinical medicine students attending the skills laboratory. After collecting the information from the questionnaires, the data analysis was analyzed via SPSS software with a significant p < 0.05.Results. Out of 317 students, 41.4% were female, and 58.6% were male. A multiple linear regression was fitted to assess the simulation models used in clinical teaching on skills and performance. The overall model explained 62.9% variation of Skills and performance, and it was significantly useful in explaining Skills and performance, F(2, 299) = 54.936, p < 0.05. With the one-unit increase in simulation models, the Skills and performance increased by 0.111, which was found to be a significant change, t(299) =4.007, p < 0.05.Conclusion. The simulation models used in clinical learning experiences exposed students to critical thinking and increased their clinical judgment.
Analisis pengembangan potensi sektor pariwisata Pantai Panjang di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Naufal Jilan , Santoso Rokhedi Priyo 
Published: February 2024

Purpose – This research aims to analyze issues in the current management of Pantai Panjang Tourism Area, and formulate its strategic analysis of tourism development.Methods – The research employs a descriptive analytical approach using primary data. The main analytical tools used for issue identification are the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis, and strategy formulation utilizes the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM).Findings – The optimization of Pantai Panjang Tourism Area's development potential involves strengthening the attraction's image, adding and maintaining facilities, conducting promotions, and reinforcing collaboration among stakeholders.Implication – With the implementation of these priority strategies, it is anticipated that the management and development of Pantai Panjang Tourism Area can be optimized, creating an engaging tourism experience, and providing positive impacts for all relevant parties.Originality – This research yields a more comprehensive strategy for the development of Pantai Panjang Tourism Area.
AbstrakTujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi isu pengelolaan Kawasan Wisata Pantai Panjang , serta menyusun analisis strategi pengembangan potensi wisatanya. Metode – Pendekatan penelitian adalah bersifat deskriptif analitik pada data primer. Alat analisis utama yang digunakan untuk mengindentifikasikan isu dan permasalahan adalah Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT). Sementara itu perumusan strategi menggunakan Quantitatif Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) Temuan – Optimalisasi pengembangan potensi Kawasan Wisata Pantai Panjang adalah berupa penguatan dari citra atraksi itu sendiri, penambahan dan perawatan beberapa fasilitas, melakukan promosi, dan penguatan kerjasama antar stakeholder.Implikasi – Dengan implementasi strategi prioritas tersebut, diharapkan dapat mengoptimalkan pengelolaan dan pengembangan Kawasan Wisata Pantai Panjang, menciptakan pengalaman wisata yang menarik, dan memberikan dampak positif bagi semua pihak terkait. Orisinalitas – Penelitian ini menghasilkan strategi pengembangan Kawasan Wisata Pantai Panjang secara lebih komprehensif