bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of central precocious puberty; a narrative review
Authors: Hoskyns Rebecca B. , Howard Sasha R. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Central precocious puberty (CPP) is the premature activation of the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonadal axis, resulting in the early development of secondary sexual characteristics. CPP classically occurs before the age of 8 years in girls and 9 years in boys. The aetiology of this precocious onset of puberty is governed by complex mechanistic interactions between genetic and environmental factors. The rates of CPP have been documented to have been rising before the COVID-19 pandemic; despite this, the incidence of CPP has increased exponentially since the start of the pandemic. There are multiple theories potentially explaining this change in incidence of CPP over COVID-19. These include the direct effect of SARS-coV-2 infection, increasing body mass index of adolescents over sequential lockdowns, changes in sleep patterns, increased use of electronic devices and levels of stress, and additionally potential earlier detection of signs of CPP by parents and carers. Whilst there is evidence from observational cohorts, case studies and animal models for each of these factors, it is difficult to definitively prove which has had the greatest impact due to the mainly retrospective nature of the human research that has been conducted. Moreover, studies set in diverse settings with varying population make comparison complex. Additionally, each country responded differently to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns varied between locations, hence the effect of lockdown was not equal or universal. Despite this, similar trends have been identified, with various lifestyle changes that occurred over the pandemic being potentially influential factors on the development of CPP.
Power of Unit Root Tests Against Nonlinear and Noncausal Alternatives with an Application to the Brent Crude Oil Price
Authors: Bec Frédérique , Guay Alain , Nielsen Heino Bohn , Saïdi Sarra 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The increasing sophistication of economic and financial time series modelling creates a need for a test of the time dependence structure of the series which does not require a proper specification of the alternative. Indeed, the latter is unknown beforehand. Yet, the stationarity has to be established before proceeding to the estimation and testing of causal/noncausal or linear/nonlinear models as their econometric theory has been developed under the maintained assumption of stationarity. In this paper, we propose a new unit root test statistics which is both asymptotically consistent against all stationary alternatives and still keeps good power properties in finite sample. A large simulation study is performed to assess the power of our test compared to existing unit root tests built specifically for various kinds of stationary alternatives, when the true DGP is either causal or noncausal, linear or nonlinear stationary. Based on various sample sizes and degrees of persistence, it turns out that our new test performs very well in terms of power in finite sample, no matter the alternative under consideration. The proposed approach is illustrated using recent Brent crude oil price data.
Combining Large Numbers of Density Predictions with Bayesian Predictive Synthesis
Authors: Chernis Tony 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Bayesian Predictive Synthesis is a flexible method of combining density predictions. The flexibility comes from the ability to choose an arbitrary synthesis function to combine predictions. I study choice of synthesis function when combining large numbers of predictions – a common occurrence in macroeconomics. Estimating combination weights with many predictions is difficult, so I consider shrinkage priors and factor modelling techniques to address this problem. These techniques provide an interesting contrast between the sparse weights implied by shrinkage priors and dense weights of factor modelling techniques. I find that the sparse weights of shrinkage priors perform well across exercises.
The effect of different non-Saccharomyces strains on the flavour characteristics of mead
Authors: Bai X. , Gao H.F. , Li X. , Li Y.L. , Lan M.Z. , Li L. , Zhao Z.D. , Li Z.B. , Wang J. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAs research advances, it is generally acknowledged that non-Saccharomyces yeast contribute to the addition of aromatic compounds during mead fermentation. In this experiment, eight different non-Saccharomyces strains and Saccharomyces cerevisiae co-fermentation, their aroma composition, and basic physicochemical parameters were investigated. More than 30 compounds with favourable impact were discovered using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Co-fermentation of non-Saccharomyces spp. and S. cerevisiae can affect the concentration of volatile compounds, so that the mead presents different aroma characteristics. Co-fermented meads of Wickerhamomyces anomalus strains and S. cerevisiae (Wa 27-Sc and Wa 5-Sc) had higher alcohol, acids, aldehyde, and ester concentrations than those fermented with S. cerevisiae alone. In terms of taste, Wa 27-Sc was superior to Wa 5-Sc. Overall, the Wa 27-Sc received the highest score for its strong secondary aroma and good mouthfeel. The results show that the W. anomalus Wa 27 strain has a good potential to produce high quality mead.
Saúde, reprodução e sexualidade nos tempos da COVID-19: memórias incorporadas das mulheres no Brasil
Authors: Bonan Claudia , Dos Reis Ana Paula , Macedo Ulla , Gallas Duarte Nanda Isele , Pereira Rodrigues Andreza , McCallum Cecilia Anne , De Souza Menezes Greice Maria , Santana Maiara Damasceno da Silva , Chaves de Oliveira Débora Cecília , Schall Brunah , Nacif Pimenta Denise 
Published: December 2023

Objective: this study seeks to comprehend the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's lives and health, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health, and to reflect on sexual and reproductive rights and reproductive justice within the context of the health crisis. Methods: employing an online questionnaire featuring 113 objective questions and one open-ended question for free comments, the study gathered responses from 8,313 women. Out of these, 1,838 utilized the open question to articulate their experiences during the pandemic. The collected material underwent analysis using narrative and thematic approaches, along with memory construction techniques. Results: the findings indicate heightened challenges in accessing health services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health. The pandemic deepened inequities in the sexual division of labor, leading to increased domestic and professional workloads, economic insecurity, elevated tensions in affective-sexual relationships, greater exposure to violence, and notable repercussions on psycho-emotional health. These factors collectively influenced women's health/illness experiences, sexual lives, and reproductive plans during the initial years of the pandemic. Conclusion: the intersection of the health crisis with a democratic crisis in rights has intertwined social and physiological factors into the historical and material experiences of women's sexual and reproductive bodies. These experiences follow the trajectories of gender, race, and class-based precariousness and injustices. Women's accounts contribute to the construction of a collective memory of the pandemic that is not necessarily uniform or linear. Beyond illustrating the present moment, these memories aid in understanding and addressing similar crises in the future.
Received: 30/03/23|Review: 10/11/23|Accepted: 12/11/23
Linguistic Status of Toponyms in Scientific Literature Analysis
Authors: Makhmudovna Ismatova Nodirakhon 
Published: December 2023

This article deals with toponymy and researches about definition which indicates the actual linguistic characteristics of the toponym as a linguistic unit. syntagmatic approach and integrated approach are widely explained with examples in the article. Linguists’ opinions are given adequately in order to show scientific and theoretical aspects of the article. It is chosen as the basis of the study a complex definition of a toponym, which indicates all its characteristics both the complexity of the internal semantic structure and the expressed extralinguistic characteristics.This article play an important role for researchers, bachelor’s and masters’ student and teachers for their educational field.
Pengaruh geographical inquiry terhadap kemampuan berpikir analitis siswa dalam mata pelajaran geografi kelas XI di MA AL UMM
Authors: Rimayanti Ika Nova , Rosyida Fatiya , Wagistina Satti , Handoyo Budi 
Published: December 2023

Geographical Inquiry is a mindset with which students can identify geographical phenomena through learning models to train students to think analytically. This research was conducted to know the effect of the geographical research learning model on analytical patterns. The research conducted is included in pseudo-experimental research with two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class, which is in accordance with the results of the UTS scores in the even semester. The subjects in this study were students of grade 11 Social Studies Department 1 as the control class and 11 Social Studies Department 2 as the experimental class at MA AL UMM. Data collection used by researchers is pre-test and post-test testing techniques. The resulting data can be analysed using an independent sample t-test. The results of the analysis obtained from the t-test show that the sig value (2-tailed) of the average Gain Score in the experimental class is 12 while in the control class it is 4.5 The difference in the average Gain Score between the experimental and control groups is 7.5 which means that everyone increase in variable X (geographical inquiry model), the value of variable Y (learning outcomes) will increase. So, the experimental class has a more excellent average than the control class, so Ho is rejected. It can be concluded that learning geographical inquiry has an effect on the geographical analytical thinking of Grade 11 social studies students at MA AL UMM.
Geographical Inquiry merupakan pola pikir yang dengannya siswa dapat mengidentifikasi fenomena geografis melalui model pembelajaran sehingga dapat melatih siswa untuk berpikir analitis. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan agar tahu akan pengaruh model pembelajaran penelitian geografi pada pola analitis. Penelitian yang dilakukan termasuk dalam penelitian eksperimen semu dengan dua kelas yaitu kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol yang sesuai dengan hasil nilai UTS pada semester genap. Subjek dalam penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas 11 Jurusan IPS 1 sebagai kelas kontrol dan 11 Jurusan IPS 2 sebagai kelas eksperimen di MA AL UMM. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan oleh peneliti adalah teknik pre-test dan post-test testing. Data yang dihasilkan dapat dianalisis menggunakan independent sample t-test. Hasil analisis yang didapatkan dari uji-t menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig (2-tailed) hasil rata-rata Gain Score pada kelas eksperimen adalah 12 sedangkan pada kelas kontrol sebesar 4,5 Selisih rata-rata Gain Score antara kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol sebesar 7,5 yang artinya setiap kenaikan satu variabel X (model geographical inquiry) maka nilai variabel Y (hasil belajar) akan naik. Sehingga kelas eksperimen memiliki rata-rata lebih besar dari kelas kontrol, sehingga Ho ditolak. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran penelitian geografi berpengaruh terhadap pemikiran analitik geografis siswa Kelas 11 Jurusan IPS di MA AL UMM.
Dental implants in breast cancer patients receiving bisphosphonate therapy
Authors: Talaat Mai Ashraf 
Published: December 2023

This review article aims to assess the success of dental implants in breast cancer patients receiving bisphosphonate therapy, and to evaluate the risk of developing bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw following dental implant surgery.Breast cancer patients undergoing bisphosphonate therapy may receive dental implants. However, the risk of developing BRONJ and implant failure is quite high. Risk factors such as the type of BP received, the route of administration, and the length of treatment prior to surgery should be considered.
Efficacy of the titanium double ‘Y’- shaped mini plate compared with conventional mini plates in fixation of anterior mandibular fractures: A prospective clinical study
Authors: Naik Vinayak Gourish , Gouthami G  , Donepudi Nandakishore , Rai Kirthi Kumar , Kumar H R Shiva 
Published: December 2023

: Anterior mandibular fracture management is commonly dealt in oral and maxillofacial surgery and most accepted treatment modality is open reduction and internal fixation with miniplates. With ongoing research, various shapes of miniplates were tried for osteosynthesis and biomechanical properties tested in invitro studies, but they lack testing in clinical scenarios. The present study was conducted to compare clinically and radio graphically, the efficacy of double Y-shaped mini plate with two conventional 4 hole mini plates in management of anterior mandibular fractures. : Study consisted of 20 patients, 10 in each group with anterior mandibular fractures. 10 patients (group 1) were treated with double ‘Y’ shaped miniplate with bar and 10 patients (group 2) with conventional 4 hole two miniplates. Clinically post-operative Pain, edema, occlusion, neurosensory deficit and wound healing were assessed. Clinical evaluation was done at 1st postop day, 1st week, and 1st and 3rd month postoperatively. Radiographic evaluation was done to record fracture gap in both the groups and timing for plate adaptation and fixation was recorded intra-operatively. The data was recorded and statistical analysis was done.: Clinical and radiographic evaluation done for each group did not show any statistical difference at 3 months postoperatively. However significant difference was noted in time taken for adaptation and fixation of plates and screws. Double ‘Y’ shaped miniplate was found to be easier to place and required less time to adapt and fix to bone compared to 4-hole miniplates. The study concluded that the double ‘Y’ miniplate and conventional 4-hole miniplates are found to be equally effective for clinical use in treatment of anterior mandibular fractures. The double ‘Y’ miniplate were found to be superior in terms of handling characteristics, less hardware and better radiographic outcome when compared to conventional 4-hole miniplates.
Pemanfaatan Dana Desa Dalam Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat di Desa Sumberejo
Authors: Saraswati Yudhistira 
Published: December 2023

Dana desa is an effort to realize equitable distribution of development between villages and cities through infrastructure development and community empowerment. The government has budgeted the use of Village Funds to boost the rural economy. The research approach is descriptive qualitative. Data collection by observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study showed that dana desa was used to community economic empowerment. Empowerment is carried out through the development of BUMDesa. The group of activities consist of the development industry at agricultural sector, provision of venture capital assistance, and the creation of a creative village economy. These activities can create jobs opportunities, develop businesses, and encourage the economy of rural communities. The impact of dana desa is to reduce unemployment, reduce the rate of urbanization, social problems solving, improve welfare, and improve environmental quality.
Penguatan Peran Kelompoktani Tengger dalam Pengembangan Kapasitas Petani pada Proses Hilirisasi Produk Hortikultura di Wilayah Pegunungan Bromo Jawa Timur
Authors: Sudarko Sudarko , Pradana Ankardiansyah Pandu , Hariyati Yuli , Jadmiko Mochammad Wildan , Savitri Dyah Ayu 
Published: December 2023

Strengthening the role of farmer groups in increasing the downstream capacity of farmers is a strategic effort to integrate on farm and off farm level agribusiness systems. This study aims to: (1) analyze the level of the role of farmer groups and the capacity of the downstream process of horticultural agricultural products, and (2) analyze the relationship between the role of farmer groups and the capacity of farmers in the process of off farm level horticultural agricultural products in the Bromo mountain region, Probolinggo Regency. East Java. This research was carried out using a quantitative approach which was carried out at the Horticulture Center in Ngadisari Village, Sukapura District, Tengger Region, Probolinggo Regency in June-August 2023. The population was 70 farmers who were members of 2 farmer groups with a sample of 30 farmers taken using Simple random sampling technique. Primary data the research was taken by interviewing the Likert scale measurement questionnaire and then analyzing it with descriptive and Sperman Rank correlation analysis. The results of the research were: (1) the level of role of farmer groups in increasing farmer capacity in the downstream process is moderate. The capacity of farmers in the off farm level process of horticultural agricultural products is moderate. (2) There is a positive and significant relationship between the role of farmer groups and the capacity of farmers in the off farm process of horticultural agricultural products. It is necessary to strengthen the role of farmer groups in increasing the capacity of farmers in the process of off farm level horticultural agricultural products in the Bromo mountain region, Probolinggo Regency, East Java.
Keywords: group roles, farmer capacity, off farm level process, horticultural farmers
O Negro
Authors: Lauriano Agnus 
Published: December 2023

Resenha da segunda edição do livro O Negro: De Bom Escravo a Mau Cidadão de Clóvis Moura publicado pela Dandara Editora. Quarenta e quatro anos depois de sua primeira publicação pela Editora Conquista, O Negro: De Bom Escravo a Mau Cidadão? ganha a sua nova edição graças ao esforço de jovens intelectuais que têm estudado e difundido o pensamento de Clóvis Moura nas duas últimas décadas. O interesse pelas obras deste importante sociólogo e historiador piauiense de formação autodidata tem voltado à baila com o avanço das lutas antirracistas neste período: a implementação das cotas raciais e sociais nos vestibulares das universidades públicas e as raciais concursos públicos, uma maior difusão e força na denúncia da violência policial sobre a população negra – em especial, o genocídio de sua juventude –, o crescimento da representatividade negra nas artes, na imprensa, nos parlamentos e nas composições de governos progressistas; e, especialmente, entre pesquisadores e militantes marxistas que relacionam dialeticamente o racismo e a luta de classe do proletariado nas suas mais diversas determinações, de modo a produzir uma compreensão da formação social e econômica do Brasil sob esta ótica.
Effects of soil amendment from herbal and eucalyptus industrial waste on methane emission and rice yield
Authors: Kurniawati Feriana Dwi , Suntoro Suntoro , Setyanto Prihasto , Cahyani Vita Ratri 
Published: December 2023

<p>The use of chemical fertilizer in rice fields contributes to increased global warming via enhanced emission of methane (CH4) into the atmosphere. Therefore, composting has been proposed to reduce methane emissions in the agricultural field. This study aimed to determine the CH4 emission and rice yield affected by compost from three different types of compost: herbal compost, eucalyptus compost, and manure compost. This randomized block design study was conducted from November 2019 to May 2020. There were 8 fertilizer treatments applied to the rice fields, namely: herbal compost 10 tons/ha. (O1), eucalyptus compost 10 tons/ha (O2), manure compost 10 tons/ha (O3), no compost no chemical fertilizer (as a control) (O4), herbal compost 5 tons/ha + chemical fertilizer/CF (C1), eucalyptus compost 5 tons/ha + CF (C2), manure compost 5 tons/ha + CF (C3), and only chemical fertilizer (C4), then all treatments replicated three times. For the chemical fertilizer (CF) the dose is 166 kg/ha urea + 166 kg/ha ZA + 330 kg/ha TSP. The result indicated that the compost manure 10 tons/ha (O3) and the combination compost manure 5 tons/ha + CF (C3) produced the highest rice yields (6.89 -6.94 tons/ha) but impacted the highest methane emissions (505.3 – 544.6 Kg.CH4 /ha/season). The important finding showed that among all the treatments, a combination of compost eucalyptus 5 tons/ha + CF (C2) and compost eucalyptus 10 tons/ha (O2) mitigated methane emission to the lowest level (296.6 -305.2 Kg.CH4/ha/season) and gave high rice yields (6.77-6.78 tons/ha) that were not significantly different from those of compost manure (O3 and C3). In addition, the combination of compost herbal 5 tons/ha and chemical fertilizer (C1) affected the lower methane emissions than manure compost and gave a high level of grain yield that was not significantly different from those of manure compost (O3 and C3) and eucalyptus compost (O2 and C2). </p>
CRITERIAL APPROACHES TO THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY SECURITY ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
Authors: Shchurov Igor 
Published: December 2023

The modern concept of economic systems security activity has been updated, which consists in the formation of a business entity security strategy that would not violate the security parameters dictated by the external environment. It is emphasized that the level of the state's energy supply security is characterized by a certain vulnerability to threats, and it is proved that the resistance to threats is inherent in enterprises, since the ability to perform their functions of energy supply for other enterprises forms the phenomenon of ensuring the energy security of dependent economic entities. In the process of research, it is proposed to use such security parameters as economic, energy, ecological and informational, and the justification of their choice and their evaluation criteria is carried out. For each of the selected security parameters, key threats are defined taking into account the specifics of the industry. Enterprise security is considered in the context of selected parameters. The interaction of the security of the business entity and state security is reflected. The main measures and directions that will enable the key parameters of security operation in the oil and gas industry are summarized. It is proposed to form a methodology for assessing the level of security of oil and gas enterprises based on the obtained theoretical studies.