bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective, Raymond Briggs, curated by Katie Currach and Nicolette Jones
Authors: Coates Jodie 
Published: January 2024

Review of: Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective, Raymond Briggs, curated by Katie Currach and Nicolette Jones
Cambridge University Library, Cambridge, 29 April–26 August 2023

Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective, a touring exhibition from the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, was installed at Cambridge University Library from 2 April to the 26 August in 2023. The collection, courtesy of the Raymond Briggs Archive and Penguin Random House, consists of annotated page designs and original illustrations selected from over sixty years of award-winning work. From fairytales to political satire, this exhibition showcases the intricate detail and deep emotional resonance of Briggs’ work; a legacy of powerful storytelling which has moved so many readers, old and young alike, over the decades.
Application of bivariate regression method for estimating the
secondary natality in brown hare
Authors: Majzinger István 
Published: January 2024

Knowledge of reproductive performance of the European brown hare
(Lepus europaeus, Pallas, 1778) is an essential condition for planning
rational utilization. The direct possibility of estimating the number of
leverets is the placental scar counting of the eviscerated females in the
hunting bag. A condition for a reliable estimate is a sufficient sample
quantity and the timing of sampling. Late sampling leads to a risky and
unreliable estimate due to the disappearance of placental scars (amount of
reproduction), which will result in under- or over-utilization. The goal of
study is to test a method that enables reliable estimation for the amount
of reproduction by using individual biological parameters and eliminates
the risk resulting from timing. This case report is an attempt to estimate
the number of placental scars (born leverets) by using the dried eye lens
weight and body weight of fertile females by bivariate linear regression
method.
Based on the real placental scar number (y), three classes were
created: class I: y=1-4; class II: y=5-9; class III: y=9-13 placental
scares. The estimated values of the placental scar numbers (y’) using the
regression model was only accurate for values belonging to class II. For
those belonging to class I the model resulted over-, and to class III an
underestimation. The linear regression model using eye lens weight and body
weight as independent variables did not result in a reliable estimate of
secondary natality for the entire stock in the given situation.
HOW DOES ZAKAT EMPOWER SOCIETY? A CASE STUDY OF THE KHAIRPUR DISTRICT, PAKISTAN
Authors: Junejo Safiullah , Anwar Saba 
Published: January 2024

Poverty is a worldwide issue of concern to the international community, including Pakistan. Khairpur is a rural region in Pakistan where a significant proportion of the population lives below the poverty threshold. This research aims to describe the practice of zakat and its implications for the residents of the Khairpur district in Pakistan, using qualitative research techniques. The methods employed to collect data in this study involved conducting interviews with Khairpur residents, observations, and reviewing relevant literature. The findings indicated that in Khairpur, the local community perceives the practice of zakat as a means of providing socio-economic security for the elderly by allocating zakat funds to healthcare facilities. Donating Zakat to educational institutions can also provide assistance to economically vulnerable groups of children. Zakat initiatives can aid women's groups in funding their wedding expenses and dowries. Nevertheless, this research also exposed that the transparency of zakat management has been inadequate and requires further improvement to ensure that a larger portion of the Khairpur population can reap the benefits of zakat.Problem global kemiskinan telah lama menjadi perhatian masyarakat dunia, termasuk di Pakistan. Khairpur adalah salah satu daerah pedesaan Pakistan yang memiliki banyak segmen masyarakat yang hidup di bawah garis kemiskinan. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk menjelaskan praktik zakat dan refleksinya bagi masyarakat di distrik Khairpur Pakistan melalui metode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui sejumlah wawancara dengan penduduk Khairpur, observasi, dan telaah pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik zakat di Khairpur telah dianggap oleh masyarakat setempat dapat memberikan jaminan sosial ekonomi untuk orang lanjut usia melalui zakat yang dialokasi ke dalam fasilitas kesehatan. Zakat yang dialokasikan ke dalam fasilitas pendidikan juga mampu membantu kelompok anak-anak yang memiliki kerentanan ekonomi. Sedangkan bagi bagi kelompok perempuan, program zakat dapat membantu mereka dalam pembiayaan mahar maupun upacara pernikahan. Meski demikian, pada sisi lain, penelitian ini juga mengungkapkan bahwa praktik pengelolaan zakat belum transparan dan masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi jumlahnya agar semakin banyak segmen penduduk Khairpur yang merasakan manfaat zakat tersebut.
ANALYZING MEDIA CONVERGENCE IN THE HIJABER COMMUNITY FOR DISSEMINATING RELIGIOUS VALUES IN INDONESIA
Authors: Meidina Aulia Putri 
Published: January 2024

Media convergence has resulted in many transformations in religious social dynamics, including the adoption of a 'marketing' approach by the Hijaber Community in Indonesia to promote religious principles. This community utilises a range of social media channels to disseminate these religious beliefs, aiming to enhance their visibility and acceptance among both online and offline populations. The objective of this study is to provide a description of the various types of media convergence seen within the community and analyse their influence on the community's development in the online realm. The study employed a qualitative netnography methodology to examine the social media accounts utilised by the subjects. The data was subsequently examined with the convergence culture hypothesis pioneered by Henry Jenkins. The findings indicated that the media convergence process gave rise to two distinct types of convergence culture: participation culture and collective intelligence. This type of participatory culture is seen in the uploading of twibbons and the posts made by community followers, as well as the growing number of members in the Hijaber Community. Furthermore, communal intelligence is evident through the use of reels and IG live, which are available for access at any given moment.Konvergensi media telah memunculkan sejumlah perubahan dalam kehidupan sosial keagamaan, salah satunya adalah strategi ‘pemasaran’ nilai-nilai keagamaan yang dilakukan oleh komunitas Hijaber Community di Indonesia. Komunitas ini mengintegrasikan berbagai platform media sosial untuk mempromosikan nilai-nilai keagamaan tersebut sehingga menjadi lebih banyak dikenal oleh masyarakat online dan offline. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mendeskripsikan apa saja bentuk-bentuk konvergensi media dalam komunitas tersebut dan bagaimana konvergensi itu memberikan dampak perkembangan komunitas mereka di dunia maya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif netnografi dengan menelusuri berbagai akun sosial media yang mereka gunakan. Data kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teori budaya konvergensi yang digagas oleh Henry Jenkins. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bentuk-bentuk budaya konvergensi yang muncul dari proses konvergensi media yaitu budaya partisipasi dan kecerdasan kolektif. Bentuk budaya partisipasi ini terlihat dalam unggahan twibbon dan postingan follower komunitas serta bertambahnya anggota komunitas Hijaber Community. Sedangkan kecerdasan kolektif dalam terlihat dari reels dan IG live yang dapat diakses setiap saat.
Report from the HarmoSter study: different LC-MS/MS androstenedione, DHEAS and testosterone methods compare well; however, unifying calibration is a double-edged sword
Authors: Fanelli Flaminia , Peitzsch Mirko , Bruce Stephen , Cantù Marco , Temchenko Anastasia , Mezzullo Marco , Lindner Johanna M. , Hawley James M. , Ackermans Mariette T. , Van den Ouweland Jody , Koeppl Daniel , Nardi Elena , MacKenzie Finlay , Binz Pierre-Alain , Rauh Manfred , Keevil Brian G. , Vogeser Michael , Eisenhofer Graeme , Heijboer Annemieke C. , Pagotto Uberto 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Current liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) applications for circulating androgen measurements are technically diverse. Previously, variable results have been reported for testosterone. Data are scarce for androstenedione and absent for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS). We assessed the agreement of androstenedione, DHEAS and testosterone LC-MS/MS measurements among nine European centers and explored benefits of calibration system unification.

Methods
Androgens were measured twice by laboratory-specific procedures in 78 patient samples and in EQA materials. Results were obtained by in-house and external calibration. Intra- and inter-laboratory performances were valued.

Results
Intra-laboratory CVs ranged between 4.2–13.2 % for androstenedione, 1.6–10.8 % for DHEAS, and 4.3–8.7 % and 2.6–7.1 % for female and male testosterone, respectively. Bias and trueness in EQA materials were within ±20 %. Median inter-laboratory CV with in-house vs. external calibration were 12.0 vs. 9.6 % for androstenedione (p<0.001), 7.2 vs. 4.9 % for DHEAS (p<0.001), 6.4 vs. 7.6 % for female testosterone (p<0.001) and 6.8 and 7.4 % for male testosterone (p=0.111). Median bias vs. all laboratory median with in-house and external calibration were −13.3 to 20.5 % and −4.9 to 18.7 % for androstenedione, −10.9 to 4.8 % and −3.4 to 3.5 % for DHEAS, −2.7 to 6.5 % and −11.3 to 6.6 % for testosterone in females, and −7.0 to 8.5 % and −7.5 to 11.8 % for testosterone in males, respectively.

Conclusions
Methods showed high intra-laboratory precision but variable bias and trueness. Inter-laboratory agreement was remarkably good. Calibration system unification improved agreement in androstenedione and DHEAS, but not in testosterone measurements. Multiple components, such as commutability of calibrators and EQA materials and internal standard choices, likely contribute to inter-laboratory variability.
Treatment of gastric cancer by silver nanoparticles encapsulated by chitosan polymers mediated by Pistacia atlantica extract under ultrasound condition
Authors: Li Song , Xu Ya´nan , Meng Fanlu 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this study, we prepared silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) employing ultrasound and chitosan (CS) in the presence of Pistacia atlantica aqueous extract as a non-toxic stabilizing and reducing agent for capping AgNPs with CS in a simple single-step process. The reduction of Ag+ ions into Ag0NPs was indicated by a visual transform in color. UV-Vis studies revealed that the characteristic surface plasmon resonance band appeared at around 460 nm. FT-IR, TEM, SEM, EDX, elemental mapping, XRD, and UV/Vis analytical methods were employed to characterize the AgNPs@CS nanocomposite. TEM study revealed nanoflowers-shaped NPs having various particle sizes. In the oncological part of this research, the status of normal and gastric cancer cell lines (MKN45, MKN28, NCI-N87, SNU-16, SNU-5, SNU-1, AGS, and KATO III) against the proposed nanomaterial were determined. The IC50 of AgNPs was 265, 304, 325, 127, 297, 318, 125, and 114 µg/mL against MKN45, MKN28, NCI-N87, SNU-16, SNU-5, SNU-1, AGS, and KATO III, respectively. It seems that the prepared NPs have stopped the growth of gastric cancer cells and the recent cancer cells have been removed with a high concentration of NPs. DPPH test results indicated removing 50% radicals by nanocomposite and butylated hydroxytoluene in the doses of 183 and 45 μg/mL.
A study on δ‐ℐ‐compactness in a mixed fuzzy ideal topological space
Authors: Pal Hrituraj , Hoque Md Mirazul , Bhattacharya Baby , Chakraborty Jayasree 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The role of fuzzy 𝛿-open set is highly significant in the study of fuzzy topology initiated by Ganguly and Saha [S. Ganguly and S. Saha,
A note on 𝛿-continuity and 𝛿-connected sets in fuzzy set theory,
Simon Stevin
62 (1988), 2, 127–141]. This article begins with the introduction of 𝛿-ℐ-open covers in a mixed fuzzy ideal topological space. After that, we introduce 𝛿-ℐ-compactness and then some properties of its are discussed therein. It is shown that the aforesaid compactness is the weaker form of fuzzy compactness. Moreover, we show that if we retopologize the fuzzy topology then in the new environment fuzzy 𝛿-ℐ-compactness and fuzzy compactness are equivalent. In addition, we introduce two different notions of continuity and investigate the behavior between fuzzy 𝛿-ℐ-compactness and fuzzy compactness.
Inverse problem for Sturm–Liouville operator with complex-valued weight and eigenparameter dependent boundary conditions
Authors: Du Gaofeng , Gao Chenghua 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This paper is concerned with discontinuous inverse problem generated by complex-valued weight Sturm–Liouville differential operator with λ-dependent boundary conditions. We establish some properties of spectral characteristic and prove that the potential on the whole interval can be uniquely determined by the Weyl-type function or two spectra.
The association between gestational age at delivery and neonatal abstinence syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Brothers Sarah , Allen Victoria , Woolcott Christy 
Published: January 2024

Objectives: Some evidence suggests that infants born at later gestational age (GA) are at higher risk of developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). This systematic review estimated the association between GA at delivery and development of NAS in infants born to women on opioid agonist therapy (OAT).
Methods: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from January 2000 to April 2023. Studies reporting data on the association between GA and NAS among pregnant women being treated with OAT were eligible for inclusion. Random effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the mean difference in GA between infants affected by NAS and unaffected infants; odds ratio (OR) for the association between preterm birth and NAS; and OR for the association between gestational week and NAS.
Results: Of 966 records identified, 38 studies were eligible for this review. The pooled mean difference in GA between infants affected by NAS and unaffected infants was 0.62 weeks (95% CI: 0.08–1.16, I2=90.7%). The odds of developing NAS were estimated to increase by 3% per gestational week (OR 1.03, 95% CI: 0.997-1.06, I2=84.2%). The OR for the association between preterm birth and developing NAS was estimated to be 0.87 (95% CI: 0.63-1.21, I2=85.7%).
Conclusions: The data included in this review demonstrate that higher GA is unlikely to be associated with an increased risk of NAS, although poor study quality and significant study heterogeneity were observed.
The Abstract Book of the International Conference Populism in National and Global Media (24-25 November, 2023)
Authors: Šukaitytė Renata 
Published: January 2024

The theme of the Conference − Populism in Local and Global Media − appeared naturally from the insightful observation of the rise of nationalist political discourses in media, citizens’ protests, and their views expression on social media, associated with major political events and campaigns - the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the dramatic economic setback in recent years. This situation was well exploited by a range of actors (media professionals, politicians, influencers, and celebrities) in their populist communication and rhetoric across different media channels. In the light of all these constellations and challenges in Europe and worldwide, an idea evolved to invite media scholars and practitioners to discuss the nexus between populism, politics, communication, media, and wider society. Thus, we were pleased to receive numerous insightful proposals by media and communication scholars from Lithuania and abroad and to hold this illuminating conference on the populist communication and the multiplicity of the populist discourses in media. The The Abstract Book includes the welcoming text by the organizers, the conference programme, the abstracts of the keynote panels, and the abstracts of the thematic paper panels.
A comprehensive assessment of the biological attributes of and analytical quantification methods for monosodium glutamate
Authors: Chakraborty Atyurmila , Jayaseelan Kavitha 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis review focuses on monosodium glutamate which proclaims the fifth taste as “Umami”. Monosodium glutamate imparts a deep, meaty, umami flavour to foods. Asian cuisine frequently uses this flavouring, just as in the processed items produced across the United States and Europe. This article dealt with a detailed discussion of physicochemical features, pharmacological actions, and different reported analytical methodologies for the estimation of monosodium glutamate. Monosodium glutamate is analyzed using a variety of techniques, including spectroscopy, chromatography, electrochemistry, electrophoresis, chemometrics, flow injection analysis, and biosensors. According to results of comparative research of analytical methodologies, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is most widely used method for analyzing monosodium glutamate which surpasses the gas chromatographic (GC) approach. All of the reported methods are accurate, precise, cost-effective, and sensitive. The European Union defined monosodium glutamate as a food additive that is permitted in some foods, but is subject to quantitative limits. Consequently, this study provides the analyst with an accessible path to quantifying monosodium glutamate's content for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR E-MODUL BERBASIS CANVA MATERI MANUSIA PURBA INDONESIA UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH KELAS X IPS 5 DI SMAN 1 SUMBERPUCUNG MALANG
Authors: Swastika Aprilia Iva , Jati Slamet Sujud Purnawan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract: This research aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of using an e-module developed using Canva as an instructional aid for teaching about early humans in the Indonesian archipelago. This research used Sugiyono’s 10 stages of research and development (R&D). In this study, we developed an instructional aid using Canva and shared it as links that can be easily accessed using smartphones and laptops. This e-module comprises several main sections: instructions, learning outcomes and objectives, conceptual maps, textual contents, pictures, photos, videos, and assessments. Based on reviews by content and media experts, this e-module is valid at school. The results from the small-group and large-group trials confirmed the effectiveness of the e-module developed in this study. The data obtained from this research demonstrate that the e-module developed using Canva about the early humans in the Indonesian archipelago is valid and very effective as an instructional medium in history learning. Abstrak: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan menguji keefektifan penggunaan e-modul yang dikembangkan dengan menggunakan Canva sebagai alat bantu pengajaran tentang manusia purba di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan 10 tahap penelitian dan pengembangan (R&D). Pada penelitian ini, peneliti mengembangkan alat bantu pembelajaran dengan menggunakan Canva dan membagikannya dalam bentuk tautan yang dapat diakses dengan mudah menggunakan smartphone dan laptop. E-modul ini terdiri dari beberapa bagian utama yaitu petunjuk, hasil dan tujuan pembelajaran, peta konsep, isi teks, gambar, foto, video, dan penilaian. Berdasarkan ulasan ahli isi dan ahli media, e-modul ini valid untuk digunakan di sekolah. Hasil uji coba kelompok kecil dan kelompok besar menegaskan efektivitas e-modul yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini. Data yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa e-modul yang dikembangkan menggunakan Canva tentang manusia purba di Indonesia sangat valid dan sangat efektif sebagai media pembelajaran dalam pembelajaran sejarah.
DEGRADAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NO ESPAÇO URBANO DE RIO PRETO DA EVA – AMAZONAS – BRASIL.
Authors: De Lima Carla Maria Rodrigues , Vieira Antonio Fábio Sabbá Guimarães 
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho apresenta o resultado do mapeamento das áreas degradadas existentes no espaço urbano da cidade de Rio Preto da Eva - Amazonas, a qual situa-se em relevo ondulado entrecortado por uma intensa rede de drenagem e naturalmente suscetível à processos erosivos, movimentos de massa e, consequentemente, assoreamento de canais. Para essa pesquisa foram utilizadas imagens do Google Earth Pro e levantamentos in loco para confirmação das áreas destacadas nas referidas imagens. Foram realizados voos com o VANT para obtenção de imagens de alta resolução, as quais serviram para caracterizar em detalhe as áreas degradadas. Desta forma, foram identificadas e descritas as principais degradações ambientais existentes, assim como as consequências urbano-ambientais relacionadas a estas. Por fim, foi realizada uma análise da distribuição espacial das áreas degradadas, como o uso e ocupação do solo. Então, concluiu-se que a principal degradação é a dos solos, expressa pela presença marcante de feições erosivas do tipo voçorocas, as quais somam três incisões apresentando fortes influências em suas respectivas áreas de atuação. A presença destas têm afetado de modo direto e indireto as vias de acesso, os cursos d’água próximos e sobretudo coloca em risco a população residente no entorno. Palavras-chaves: Mapeamento; Degradação ambiental; Voçoroca.
COVID-19 Information, Trust, and Risk Perception Across Diverse Communities in the United States: Initial Findings from a Multistate Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)
Authors: Walker Rebekah J. , Eisenhauer Elizabeth , Thompson Erika L. , Butler Robin , Metheny Nicholas , Barroso Cristina S. , Marino Miguel 
Published: January 2024

Objectives. To provide initial findings from Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL), a multistate effort funded by the National Institutes of Health, to conduct urgent community-engaged research and outreach focused on COVID-19 awareness, education, and evidence-based response. Methods. We collected survey data (November 2020–November 2022) from 21 CEAL teams from 29 state and regional CEAL sites spanning 19 US states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, which covered priority populations served and trusted sources of information about COVID-19, including prevention behaviors, vaccination, and clinical trials. Results. A disproportionate number of respondents were Latino (45%) or Black (40%). There was considerable variability between CEAL sites regarding trusted sources of information, COVID-19 prevention, and COVID-19 vaccination. For example, more respondents (70%) reported health care providers as a trusted source of COVID-19 information than any other source (ranging from 6% to 87% by site). Conclusions. CEAL rapidly developed novel infrastructure to engage academic, public health, and community organizations to address COVID-19’s impacts on underserved communities. CEAL provides an example of how to respond in future public health emergencies to quickly promote trustworthy, evidence-based information in ways that advance health equity. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S1):S112–S123. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307504 )