bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Editorial
Authors: Zayas-Batista PhD. Reol 
Published: October 2023

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En el presente número titulado: "Desafíos actuales: una mirada desde la ciencia" de la Revista Transdisciplinaria de Estudios Sociales y Tecnológicos (RTEST), de la Editorial EXCED, se connota la importancia de la formación integral de los seres humanos. Para su consecución, se hace necesario un enfoque transdisciplinar que aborde diferentes aspectos de la vida, incluyendo la educación formal y no formal, el aprendizaje de la Matemática, la educación ambiental y el desarrollo del lenguaje. Estas temáticas las compartimos con ustedes a través de una variedad de artículos seleccionados por su pertinencia y rigor científico.
Desde las Ciencias de la Educación hacemos un llamado de atención a los educadores y educadoras a considerar las aportaciones de: “Formal and non-formal education in the teaching-learning process”, “The linkage between different learning contexts”, “Educating without stereotypes, key to saving dreams in the teaching-learning of mathematics”, “El aprendizaje social en la Educación Primaria. Una aproximación teórica-conceptual”, “El trabajo invisible en la profesión docente de Educación Superior” y “El papel de la motivación en el aprendizaje de la Matemática Básica”. En estas se precisan que es necesario considerar otros contextos de aprendizaje, como el hogar, la comunidad y el entorno natural. De esta manera, se puede lograr una educación más significativa y relevante para los estudiantes logrando su motivación y educando sin estereotipos.
En este número se comparte, también, con los lectores el artículo “Riesgos y beneficios asociados a tres especies arvenses del género Cleome”, en el que se explicita la necesidad de evaluar los posibles impactos ambientales y sociales antes de utilizarlas. En este caso un enfoque transdisciplinar permitió a los autores considerar diferentes aspectos, como la ecología, la economía y la salud, para tomar decisiones informadas al respecto.
Por último, dado el carácter multidisciplinar de la revista se recomienda leer el artículo “Automatización de los procesos contables mediante Inteligencia Artificial: oportunidades y desafíos para pequeños empresarios ecuatorianos”, siendo este un tema novedoso y pertinente para la sociedad ecuatoriana. En resumen, el carácter transdisciplinar y holístico de la Revista es la que la ha posesionado en un referente. Por estas razones agradecemos a autores y expertos por el trabajo realizado, por preferirnos, y por acompañarnos en este reto de la divulgación científica. Sin más, los invitamos a leer y compartirlo con sus colegas.
Formal and non-formal education in the teaching-learning process
Authors: Ríos-Ramírez Patricia 
Published: October 2023

The article addresses education in Mexico as a fundamental pillar to achieve the transformation of society, through disciplinary knowledge, values, socio-emotional, digital, cultural, artistic and sports skills, where formal education and non-formal education complement each other to achieve the teaching-learning process offered by teachers in the classroom; to produce changes intellectually. The essay recognizes how both educations have characteristics and advantages that influence the professional, personal and daily life training of students, but not only of these actors, but also of the professional training that teachers acquire, in order to offer a good education. Formal and non-formal education plays a fundamental role in the Mexican educational system. All the learning that is acquired in the classroom, in workshops, in courses, in postgraduate courses, encourages critical thinking in citizens, which will later be very useful in the work and/or professional field.
Keywords:
Formal education, non-formal education, teaching-learning process.

RESUMEN
En el artículo se aborda la educación en México como pilar fundamental para lograr la transformación de la sociedad, a través de conocimientos disciplinares, valores, habilidades socioemocionales, digitales, culturales, artísticas y deportivas, donde la educación formal y educación no formal se complementan para lograr el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje que ofrece los docentes en el aula; para producir cambios de manera intelectual. En el ensayo se reconoce como ambas educaciones poseen características y ventajas que influyen en la formación profesional, personal y para la vida cotidiana de los estudiantes, pero no solo de estos actores, sino también de la formación profesional que van adquiriendo los docentes, para poder ofrecer una buena educación. La educación formal y no formal desempeñan un papel fundamental en el sistema educativo mexicano. Todos los aprendizajes que se adquiere en el aula, en talleres, en cursos, en posgrados, fomentan un pensamiento crítico en los ciudadanos, que después será de gran utilidad en el campo laboral y/o profesional.
Palabras clave:
Educación formal, educación no formal, proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje.
COVID-19 Vaccination Services in the Region Kubu Raya District Border
Authors: Triono Joko , Apriyanto Dhidik , Elyta Elyta , Siringo Tulus Gover , Lutfie Ratu Zahira 
Published: October 2023

The high spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia has impacted various aspects of life, both social, cultural, and economic. To tackle the spread of COVID-19, the government has created a vaccination program to increase immunity against diseases due to COVID-19. The survey results by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia show that even though it is free, people who volunteer to be vaccinated against COVID-19 still need to meet expectations. Nationally, it is only 65%, while West Kalimantan is only 63%. In Kubu Raya Regency, up to August 2021, positive cases of COVID-19 reached 3,336 points; 71.82% of people who had received vaccine I got 71.82% and vaccine II only 47.67%. Service quality is one of the factors that can determine the success of the vaccination program. This research aims to define community expectations regarding the quality of COVID-19 vaccination services by Community Health Centers in the border areas of Kubu Raya Regency. The research method is quantitative, and data analysis uses the average method and Cartesian diagrams. The research results show that the COVID-19 vaccination service in Kubu Raya Regency uses a pick-up and drop-off model, meaning that the service needs to be carried out at the Community Health Center. Still, officers go to the community with elementary requirements. The COVID-19 vaccination service is carried out at the Village Hall. Officer services still need to be entirely in line with community expectations. The public expects excellent service quality; the quality of COVID-19 vaccination services is still in the good category.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI KUPON MAKAN SANTRI BERBASIS MOBILE ANDROID DENGAN QR-CODE
Authors: Mukaromah Lutfiatul , Syaihul Huda Walidini 
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sebuah aplikasi kupon makan santri berbasis mobile android dengan menggunakan teknologi scan QR-Code dan metode waterfall sebagai metode pengembangan sistemnya. Aplikasi ini dirancang untuk memberikan kemudaham kepada pihak pengurus pondok pesantren memonitoring pemakaian kupon makan santri. Proses perancangan dimulai dengan perancangan konsep aplikasi, yang mencakup pengumpulan data, perancangan database, perancangan interface, dan hambatan dalam lingkungan waterfall. Kemudian diimplementasikan dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman php dan berbagai fitur yang disediakan framework laravel. Penggunaan metode waterfall dalam penelitian ini dikarenakan pengerjaan dapat dilakukan secara runtut mulai dari perancangan, analisis, perancangan, implementasi, dan sistem.Aplikasi ini juga melibatkan pihak penjual makanan yang ada di kantin untuk menscan kupon makan santri yang akan mengambil jatah makan mereka dengan menggunakan mobile android. Dan pengurus pondok juga terlibat untuk memonitoring dan memanagemen pemakaian kupon makan santri dengan mencetak kupon makan yang terdapat QR-Code. Penelitian ini akan memberikan kemudahan bagi pengurus pondok pesantren dalam memonitoring kupon makan santri, yang diuji dengan melakukan pengujian pada aplikasi dengan menggunakan pengujian blackbox. Hasil dari pengujian yang telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan pengujian blackbox adalah aplikasi dapat berjalan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, dan peneliti berharap dengan adanya aplikasi ini dapat membantu kesulitan yang ada, serta dapat menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan pada penelitian lebih lanjut pada genre aplikasi scan QR dengan menggunakan metode waterfall di masa mendatang.
Kata Kunci : kupon makan santri, QR code, aplikasi mobile, waterfall.
Gender based violence among pregnant women in Benin City, Edo State: Prevalence, categories, patterns and associated factors
Authors: Obi AI  , Adeola VO  , Eriki OJ  , Imadojiemu OM  , Adayonfo E  , Obi JN  , Obi RU  
Published: October 2023

Context: Gender based violence (GBV) is a global public health issue common in pregnancy.
Objective: To assess GBV among pregnant women in Benin City with aim of curbing its occurrence.
Study design: A facility based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted involving consenting pregnant women.
Results: Awareness of GBV was high 462 (92.4%), with media 293 (63.4%), friends 251 (54.3%) and family members 187 (40.5%) reported as the main sources of information respectively. The overall prevalence of GBV was 288 (62.3%) while in relation to category of GBV experienced; 365 (79.0%), 286 (61.9%), 218 (47.2%) and 216 (46.8%) reported emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and economic abuse respectively. Prevalence of GBV was significantly associated with respondent’s level of education (p=0.024) and occupational class (p=0.002). Furthermore, among respondent’s partners smoking (p < 0.001), alcohol consumption (p<0.001), keeping multiple sexual partners (p < 0.001), aggressive traits (p < 0.001), level of education (p < 0.001) and employment status (p=0.005) were significant factors exhibited by them.
Conclusion: Gender based violence was prevalent among pregnant women studied, a comprehensive strategy targeted at sensitizing pregnant women and their partners on GBV will be useful in curtailing its occurrence.
The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS): psychometric properties and application on preschoolers
Authors: Silva Bianca Núbia Souza , Campos Lucas A. , Marôco João , Campos Juliana A.D.B 
Published: October 2023

Background
The concept of oral health related to quality of life involves the impact that oral health has on an individual’s well-being. The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) was developed to measure the impact of oral health problems on the lives of children and their families.

Objective
To evaluate the psychometric properties of ECOHIS applied to mothers of preschool children and estimate the influence of demographic characteristics, caries experience, and plaque index on the ECOHIS score.

Methods
The fit of ECOHIS to the data was assessed by confirmatory analysis. Chi-square for degrees of freedom ratio (χ2/df), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) were used. Reliability was estimated by the ordinal coefficients alpha (α) and omega (ω). The factorial invariance was estimated by the difference in CFI (ΔCFI). Comparisons of the ECOHIS mean scores according to the demographic characteristics, caries experience, and plaque index was performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Results
A total of 371 children participated in the study. Mothers’ mean age was 33.0 (SD = 7.04) years. The ECOHIS presented a good fit to the data (χ2/df = 4.31; CFI = 0.95; TLI = 0.94; RMSEA = 0.09) and a strict model invariance. Children without caries and from higher income class had lower oral health impact.

Conclusion
The data obtained with the ECOHIS were valid, reliable, and invariant. Children with caries experience and from lower income families had a greater impact of oral problems.
Systematic Review of Genetic-Related Risk Factor and Inhibitor Epidemiology in People with Severe Hemophilia a from Africa: A 2023 Update
Authors: Baglo Tatiana , Zohoun Alban , Azonbakin Simon , Houssou Bienvenu , Massi Romaric , Guiwa Charlotte Orou , Anani Ludovic , Gazard Dorothée Kindé , Fall Awa Omar Touré 
Published: October 2023

Background and Aims: Prevalence of factor VIII inhibitors in patients with hemophilia A varies from study to study, ranging from 15% to 30%. The important risk of inhibitor development is factor VIII mutation responsible for hemophilia A. Few studies have reported factor VIII mutations in Africa. The aim of this study was to review on FVIII gène mutations of severe hemophilia A in Africa and those associated with inhibitor development.
Study Design and Methodology: A systematic review was carried out using the electronic databases Pubmed, Science Direct, Index Medicus Global and African Journals online and the key words "hemophilia A", "inhibitor", "genetic" and "Africa". Studies written in French or English on the African continent and published between 2012 and 2023 were included. Publications relating to acquired hemophilia and duplicates were excluded. In the end, 17 articles were selected.
Results: The factor VIII mutations involved in severe hemophilia A in Africa are variable, consisting of intron 22 inversion, large or point deletions, nonsense and missense mutations and splicing abnormalities. Among the latter, numerous previously unrecorded mutations have been identified, and a single case of intron 1 inversion has been found in Algeria. Prevalence of factor VIII inhibitors in severe hemophilia A in Africa varies between 7,8% and 30%. Genetic abnormalities associated with inhibitors include intron 22 inversion, large deletions such as exon 1-13 deletion, nonsense mutations and c.1010-2A>G mutation.
Conclusion: A better knowledge of the factor VIII mutations involved in severe hemophilia A in Africa will help improve patient management.
Vibrio cholerae Bacteraemia: Report of Two Cases
Authors: Chaudhuri Bhaskar Narayan , Basak Amrita , Guchhait Partha , Naskar Sayan , Das Anupam , Das Satadal 
Published: October 2023

Aims: Case reports on Vibrio cholerae bacteraemia are extremely rare and thus such cases should be presented for a proper understanding of the mechanism of these rare conditions.
Presentation of Cases: One male patient aged 67 years was suffering from vomiting, hiccups, fever with chills and weakness. The post-liver transplant patient was also suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. There was evidence of acute phase inflammatory reactions. Blood culture revealed polymyxin B sensitive Vibrio cholerae. After treatment, patient became normal and was discharged. Another male patient aged 68 years was suffering from jaundice, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever. The post-cholecystectomy patient was also suffering from COPD. LFT and P-time were grossly abnormal with 1.94x105/ml HBV DNA. CT scan of the lungs showed bronchiectasis, fibrosis and emphysema. Blood culture revealed polymyxin B-resistant Vibrio cholerae. Gradually severe metabolic acidosis and congestive cardiac failure developed and the patient expired.
Discussion: Male dominance of Vibrio cholerae bacteraemia as observed also by others was probably due to protection in females by oestrogen; polymyxin B sensitivity, invasion of tissue from colonization and comorbidity conditions may be important factors for treatment outcome.
Conclusion: Vibrio cholerae bacteraemia, although rare, may be present in difficult-to-treat cases.
Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Habits among Diabetic Patients at the Bono Regional Hospital, Sunyani, Ghana
Authors: Dawuda Ali Sabior , Abdul-Aziz Amidu 
Published: October 2023

Background: The rising mortality rate of diabetes mellitus and the upsurge in diabetes complications is very alarming. This has been attributed to the poor knowledge patients living with diabetes have on diabetes and its management, especially the nutritional management.
Objective: This study sought to explore the knowledge on knowledge on diabetes and nutrition among patients living with diabetes mellitus who attended clinic at the Bono Regional Hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative research design was used for this study. Simple random sampling was used to recruit 150 participants for the study. The participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Respondents were recruited from the clinic until the desired sample size was obtained. A pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Dietary habits were assessed using food frequency questionnaire and BMI was assessed following standard procedure and compared with the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS (Version 20). Chi-square test was used to determine the association between variables. The level of significance was set at p-value less than 5%.
Results: The study revealed that the participants have adequate knowledge on DM and Nutrition. Majority of Participants in had high knowledge on diabetes and nutrition, 77.3%. This was associated with adequate education by their health care providers and with strong beliefs in modern medicines as well as diet therapy, which influenced attitudes and practices on Diabetes. Overall, good dietary practice among the participants was 57.3%. Age and level of education were found to be significantly associated with knowledge of diabetes and nutrition whiles gender, religion, occupation, ethnicity, marital status were not significantly associated with knowledge level of diabetes and nutrition.
Conclusion and Recommendation: Dietary counselling will be necessary to improve the dietary pattern and nutritional status of the diabetic patients.
Dimensional Specifications and Resistance Characteristics of Olive Marl Masonry for Reinforcement and Stabilization of Excavations and Road Structures
Authors: Saeedi Farshad , Moradi Gholam , Roustaei Saeed , Dashti Saba 
Published: October 2023

Our study focuses on the challenges of preserving excavations and adjacent structures and stabilizing soil walls in construction projects. Neglecting appropriate protective measures can lead to settlements, instability, and alterations in the surrounding area. To address these issues, the use of retaining walls with soldier piles is recommended due to their simplicity, compatibility with different ground conditions, and adaptability to limited spaces. The manuscript presents investigations into the behavior of soldier pile walls, particularly in cohesive and marl soils. Numerical analyses and laboratory experiments were conducted to assess their performance. The research demonstrates the effectiveness of soldier pile walls in various construction operations, including highway construction, foundation excavation, and retaining walls for excavations. It also highlights their success in stabilizing slopes, embankments, underground structures, and protecting temporary and permanent retaining systems.
Marl soil, a sedimentary rock composed of clay and calcium carbonate, presents unique challenges due to its high plasticity and semi-rigid behavior. The manuscript emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavior of piles in marl soils and improving the performance of soil nailing systems. The study examines the impact of different drilling methods on the behavior of soldier piles in marl soil, with a focus on rotary drilling with standard cement grout. The findings reveal increased tensile strength in piles installed using this method compared to percussive drilling. The research provides valuable insights for engineers and practitioners, contributing to efficient land utilization in urban areas.
Overall, this research offers valuable knowledge for the construction industry in dealing with challenging soil conditions. It provides a foundation for developing improved design approaches for excavations and adjacent structures, particularly in cohesive and marl soils. The findings highlight the effectiveness of soldier pile walls and emphasize the need for understanding marl soil behavior to enhance the performance of soil nailing systems. Further research is encouraged to validate the results for different marl soils and explore additional strategies for improving the tensile strength and long-term behavior of piles in these conditions.
Cellular Uptake of Engineered Extracellular Vesicles: Biomechanisms, Engineered Strategies, and Disease Treatment
Authors: Xie Qingpeng , Hao Yujia , Li Na , Song Haoyue , Chen Xiaohang , Zhou Zilan , Wang Jia , Zhang Yuan , Li Huifei , Han Pengcheng , Wang Xing 
Published: October 2023

AbstractExtracellular vesicles (EVs), lipid‐enclosed nanosized membrane vesicles, are regarded as new vehicles and therapeutic agents in intercellular communication. During internal circulation, if EVs are not effectively taken up by recipient cells, they will be cleared as “cellular waste” and unable to deliver therapeutic components. It can be seen that cells uptake EVs are the prerequisite premise for sharing intercellular biological information. However, natural EVs have a low rate of absorption by their recipient cells, off‐target delivery, and rapid clearance from circulation, which seriously reduces the utilization rate. Affecting the uptake rate of EVs through engineering technologies is essential for therapeutic applications. Engineering strategies for customizing EV uptake can potentially overcome these limitations and enable desirable therapeutic uses of EVs. In this review, the mechanism and influencing factors of natural EV uptake will be described in detail. Targeting each EV uptake mechanism, the strategies of engineered EVs and their application in diseases will be emphatically discussed. Finally, the future challenges and perspectives of engineered EVs are presented multidimensionally.
Bandgap Engineering of Erbium‐Metallofullerenes toward Switchable Photoluminescence
Authors: Jin Huaimin , Xin Jinpeng , Xiang Wenhao , Jiang Zhanxin , Han Xinyi , Chen Muqing , Du Pingwu , Yao Yang‐Rong , Yang Shangfeng 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEncapsulating photoluminescent lanthanide ions like erbium (Er) into fullerene cages affords photoluminescent endohedral metallofullerenes (EMFs). Few reported photoluminescent Er‐EMFs are all based on encapsulation of multiple (two to three) metal atoms, whereas mono‐Er‐EMFs exemplified by Er@C82 are not photoluminescent due to its narrow optical bandgap. Herein, by entrapping an Er‐cyanide cluster into various C82 cages to form novel Er‐monometallic cyanide clusterfullerenes (CYCFs), ErCN@C82 (C2(5), Cs(6), and C2v(9)), the photoluminescent properties of CYCFs are investigated, and obvious near‐infrared (NIR) photoluminescence only is observed for ErCN@C2(5)‐C82. Combined with a comparative photoluminescence study of three medium‐bandgap di‐Er‐EMFs, including Er2@Cs(6)‐C82, Er2O@Cs(6)‐C82, and Er2C2@Cs(6)‐C82, this study proposes that the optical bandgap can be used as a simple criterion for switching the photoluminescence of Er‐EMFs, and the bandgap threshold is determined to be between 0.83 and 0.74 eV. Furthermore, the photoluminescent patterns of these three di‐Er‐EMFs differ dramatically. It is found that the location of the Er atom within the same Cs(6)‐C82 cage is almost fixed and independent on the endo‐unit; thus the previous statement on the key role of metal position in photoluminescence of di‐Er‐EMFs seems erroneous, and the geometric configuration of the endo‐unit, especially the bridging mode of two Er ions, is decisive instead.