bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Land Cover Change on River Discharge Conditions in the Mamasa Watershed Using the SWAT Model
Authors: Asrianto  , Samsuar  , Daniel Useng  , Hazif  Ichwan  , Febriana Intan Permata Hati  
Published: February 2025

Land cover changes occurring in a watershed will affect the ecosystem in that area. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model is a tool that can be used to predict the impacts of land use on water, sedimentation, and chemical levels in a watershed. The Mamasa watershed is one of the sub-watersheds of the Saddang watershed, covering approximately 105,253 ha. This study aims to determine the land cover changes in the Mamasa watershed and their impacts on water discharge using the SWAT model. Several steps were undertaken, including image interpretation to obtain an overview of land cover in the years 2011, 2016, and 2020, which were then used to form Hydrology Response Units (HRU). Next, the SWAT model was run, involving delineating the watershed boundaries, defining HRU, integrating climate and HRU data, running SWAT simulations, and performing validation. The results of land cover classification from 2011 to 2016 showed an increase in secondary forest land by 4,896.68 ha (4.65%) and a decrease in shrubland by 9,500.60 ha (9.03%). The land cover classification from 2016 to 2020 indicated a decrease in secondary dry forest land by 6,349.43 ha (6.03%), with an increase in paddy field area by 3,141.92 ha (3%). These land cover changes led to a decreasing trend in water availability, as evidenced by increased discharge fluctuations from 16.50 to 21.65, in accordance with the SWAT simulation results, which increased from 6.73 in 2011 to 9.93 in 2020. The validation results of the SWAT model for the year 2011 showed a Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) value of 0.58 and and R2 value of 0.61. The validation for the year 2016 resulted in an NSE of 0.6 and an R2 of 0.68, while the validation for the year 2020 produced an NSE of 0.6 and an R2 of 0.65. All three validations fall under the satisfactory category, indicating that the SWAT model can be used to simulate the discharge of the Mamasa watershed.
Identifications of Wavelenght, Absorbance and Reflectanc of Robusta Coffee During the Postharvest Process
Authors: Nur Ismi Syarifuddin  , Olly Sanny Hutabarat  , Daniel Useng  , Febriana Intan Permata Hati  
Published: February 2025

Spectrometer is one of the tools that can produce a spectrum of light with certain wavelengths. A wavelength produced by measurements using a spectrometer will produce absorbance, reflectance and transmittance values. The result of light absorbed by the object is called absorbance, the light reflected by the object is called reflectance, while that which is not absorbed and not reflected by the object is called transmittance.Objective. The purpose of this study are the wavelength, absorbance value, reflectance and its relationship to color in the post-harvest process so that it is expected to be a reference and can provide information about wavelength, absorbance value, reflectance and its relationship to color in the post-harvest process.Methods. Measuring wavelenght, absorbance and reflectanceduring the postharvest process, both before treatment and after treatment. Results. The results obtained are the absorbance value of fresh green coffee of 0.98%, fresh yellow coffee of 0.18% and red coffee of 0.27%. However, after going through the post-harvest process there is a change in the absorbance value where green coffee that has been dried using the yellow honey method has decreased by 0.92% and the black honey method is 0.38% while yellow and red coffee beans have increased at wavelengths ranging from 300-400 nm and 400-500 nm, as well as roasted coffee. While the reflectance value can be seen that fresh green coffee has a reflectance value of 92%, yellow coffee is 89% and red is 69%. However, after going through the post-harvest process where green and yellow coffee that has been dried using the black honey and yellow honey methods has decreased and red coffee beans have increased at wavelengths around 900-1000 nm, as well as roasted coffee. Conclusion. So it can be concluded that the post-harvest process causes the ab sorbance and reflectance values to change at the same wavelength.
EFFICACY OF LEFLUNOMIDE IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Authors: Sajjad Faisal , Bilal Muhammad , Khattak Saima , Khattak Muhammad Bilal , Khan Yaseen , Khan Ashraf Ali 
Published: February 2025

Objective: To determine the efficacy of leflunomide in patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis.
Methods: This descriptive case series was conducted in the Medicine Department, Lady reading Hospital, Peshawar, for a period of six months on 158 patients. Thorough history, detailed clinical examination and necessary investigations (Full blood count, ESR, Blood glucose, ALT, creatinine & RA Factor) were carried out and DAS28 score was calculated. All diagnosed patients meeting criteria were started on Leflunomide 20 mg daily. During the follow up appointments, DAS28 Score was recalculated; blood counts, creatinine and liver function tests were performed. Effectiveness assessment was done on the basis of DAS28 score. Confounding variables were controlled by strictly following exclusion criteria based on history, clinical examination and investigations.
Results: In this study mean age was 43 ± 9.38 years. Seventy eight percent patients were female while 22% patients were male. More over in 65% of the patients leflunomide was effective and in 35% patients it was not effective.
Conclusions: Our study concludes that leflunomide was 65% effective in patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis
CORRELATION BETWEEN LIVER FUNCTION TESTS AND FATTY LIVER DISEASE/NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS
Authors: Khan Jibran Umar Ayub , Fayaz Humera , Qaisar Ayesha , Amin Said , Shah Azhar Zahir 
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aims to determine the correlation between liver Function Tests and fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was performed in two major tertiary care hospitals (Maqsood Medical complex and Hayatabad Medical Complex) in Peshawar, Pakistan, from 1st January to 30th June 2022. to The study was approved by the institutional review board of Khyber Girls Medical College/Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan. After informed consent, all patients aged 18 years and above were included in the study. Ultrasound was performed for each patient to determine the stage of fatty liver disease. History alcoholism was ascertained in all patients. In addition, hepatitis-B surface antigen and Anti-HCV, Anti-Hepatitis E and anti-Hepatitis A were performed in all patients.A sample size of 69 patients is calculated with a 90% confidence level, 7.1% margin of error and by taking an expected percentage of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Pakistan as 15%.Data entry and analysis were done with SPSS version 25. Study variables were age, gender, height, weight, ALT, SGOT, and bilirubin.
Results: A total of 69 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria, with predominant female patients at 75.36%. The mean age of participants was 39.71±14.8.
The mean ALT was 77.88±70.52 in the male group and 53.40±29.12 in the female group. The alkaline phosphatase was 243.29±65.27 in the male in comparison to the female group 249.36±115.07. The ALT was positively correlated with ALP (r=0.328, p-value=0.006) and bilirubin (r=0.363, p-value=0.002). However moderate positive correlation was observed between ALP and bilirubin (r=0.549, p-value=0.000).
FREQUENCY OF COMMON RISK FACTORS OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS (DFU)
Authors: Abubakar Siddique  , Aslam Rashid , Imran Uddin Khan  , Tahir Ghaffar  , Zeb Muhammad , Shehzad Akbar Khan  
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is now one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. Between 2009 and 2034, the number of people with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes will increase from 23.7 million to 44.1 million in US. Complications from diabetes, such as coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, stroke, diabetic neuropathy, amputations, renal failure, and blindness are resulting in increasing disability, reduced life expectancy and enormous health costs for virtually every society. Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes mellitus, and these lesions frequently become infected.
Objective: To determine the frequency of common risk factors leading to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
Material and Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Surgical C Ward Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Sample size was 179 and non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used for sample collection.
Result: Out of 179 patients 114(63.7%) were male and 65(36.3%)were female. Mean age of patients was 51 years with SD ± 1.26. Visual Impairment, PN and PAD was found in 32.4%, 32.4% and 30.2% of patients respectively. Left foot was more commonly affected (63.7%) compared to right foot (36.3%). There was significant association of diabetic foot ulcer with duration of diabetes and duration of diabetic foot ulcer.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease is recognized risk factors for foot ulceration. These risk factors should be taken into consideration while educating diabetic patient.
THE PERCEPTIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGARDING APPLICATION OF ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY IN PAKISTAN, A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Tahir Amna , Abdullah Maryum , Abdullah Khadija Nowaira , Aliya Bibi , Irfan Muhammad 
Published: February 2025

ObjectiveTo assess the perception, potential benefits and perceived barriers in the application of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pakistan.
MethodologyThis phenomenological qualitative study was conducted from January to February 2020. Data was collected from psychologists and psychiatrists working in Peshawar via individual interviews.10 psychiatrists and 11 psychologists were included by purposive sampling. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and thematic analysis of the transcripts was done.
ResultsThe majority of mental health experts (n=15, 71.4%) were completely unaware about AAT. Potential benefits of AAT identified by the participants included reduction in depression, stress and intrusive thoughts. Sociocultural barriers, particularly associated with the use of dogs, were identified to be a major barrier in the application of AAT in Pakistan by 9 (42.9%) participants. Zoonotic infections were believed to be a major risk followed by physical harm caused by the animal but 42.9% (n=9) of the participants were unable to identify any risks associated with AAT. Most participants (n=15, 71.4%) were not willing to consider AAT as a treatment option in their work place, reasons majorly being the experts were not animal friendly themselves, or the unwillingness of patients. Only 28.6% (n=6) of the experts were willing to offer AAT if given the opportunity.
ConclusionThere is a lack of awareness regarding AAT among the mental health professionals in Peshawar which is needs to be improve in the context of its international use in the treatment of mental and physical illnesses.
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF TRANSABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND IN ACUTE PANCREATITIS TAKING CONTRAST ENHANCED CT AS GOLD STANDARD
Authors: Afsar Maimoona , Wahid Ghazala , Khan Mahnoor Rahman , Bashir Faryal , Musammar Maria , Ihtesham Rabeea 
Published: February 2025

Objective: To know the diagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in acute Pancreatitis being contrast enhanced CT as gold standard
Background: Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas in which pancreatic enzymes acts on pancreatic parenchyma and cause necrosis of gland. The outcome does not affect morphology and function of pancreas this process is known as acute pancreatitis. Recurrent attacks of pancreatitis causes abnormality in it structure and also in function; these recurrent attacks are known as chronic pancreatitis.
Methods: This study was cross sectional. It was carried out in the Department of Radiology, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar from July, 2018 to Jan, 2019 (06 months). A lower-frequency transducer Of 3.5 to 5 MHz curved array was selected. Longitudinal transabdominal sonogram of pancreas was obtained and then CT of the abdomen pelvis with and without contrast was done. All patients of either gender, 18-60 years old having acute pancreatitis, were taken to contribute in the study.
Results: As per acute pancreatitis on transabdominal ultrasound, 34 (13.78%) patients were diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. (Table No. 5). As per acute pancreatitis on CT scan, 41 (16.73%) were diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. As per trans abdominal ultrasound, sensitivity was recorded as 45.33%, specificity was (49.16%), positive predictive value (PPV) 13.88%, negative predictive value (NPV) 83.27% whereas accuracy was recorded as 48.57%.
Conclusion: Transabdominal ultrasound is also a safe and authentic method for the diagnosis and monitoring of acute pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis, and can be used instead of contrast enhanced CT scan.
Efficient Modelisation for Complex Geometries of Tumor Growth via Thermo-Elastic Diffusion Partial Differential Equations and Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Chumburidze Manana , Niminet Valer 
Published: February 2025

<p dir="ltr"><span>The availability of high quality image data urges the development of new conceptual techniques to realise cancer accurate prognostic and treatment. In this study we propose a boundary value problem to model tumor elasticity impacting various types of mechanical stresses on cancer cell properties, assuming isotropic and inhomogeneous condition. We show the solution of this multiscale model expressed by PDE is numerically approximated by means of an Artificial Neural Network Architecture based on generalised Fourier decomposition. The connective key step is the use of the Laplace Neural Operator, which contributes to an efficient algorithm convergence rate. While further research of this model may address critical points on machine learning optimality checks, this framework is a rational development for oncologic medical prognosis and therapy. </span></p><div><span><br /></span></div>
Alchemical Discourse among Orthodox Slavs of Eastern Europe in the 15th–17th Centuries: A Historiographical Overview
Authors: Shchepanskyi Vitalii 
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The article reviews key publications containing information about alchemy in the Orthodox Slavs of Eastern Europe. It analyses a range of published materials that cover questions of archeologicy, early modern manuscripts, and major mythological and literary narratives that contain information on alchemy. Geographically, the materials come from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Moscow kingdom and the eastern part of the Polish kingdom. Three main types of sources are identified within this analytical framework for early modern alchemy among the Orthodox Slavs of Eastern Europe. The first type of source is known archaeological finds in the designated territory. The second consists of available preserved texts on alchemy. The third category includes tangentially-related stories (myths, poetry and fictional stories in modern historiography), which shed light on the main stereotypes about alchemy that were disseminated via the literature of the time. The article also considers proto-alchemical knowledge widely known in the city of Lviv, as well as the preconditions for the proliferation of alchemy in that context. The intersection of these sources allow the article to determine the main pathways of transmission for alchemical knowledge and to establish how it had been disseminated among pharmacists.
Une classe inclusive au primaire : un cas d’école
Authors: Tremblay Philippe 
Published: February 2025

Dans le cadre d’une recherche-action financée par le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines (CRSH) portant sur la mise en oeuvre d’un coenseignement intensif en 2e année primaire au Québec, quelques élèves handicapés ou en difficulté d’adaptation ou d’apprentissage (EHDAA) ont été regroupés à temps plein au sein d’une même classe ordinaire avec d’autres élèves sans difficulté particulière durant une année scolaire. Ainsi, une prise en compte de la diversité s’est effectuée en « coulisses » pour la composition de la classe et l’attribution des ressources pour organiser le coenseignement qui, sur « scène », visait à offrir un enseignement commun sur les finalités et objectifs, mais différencié dans un contexte le plus inclusif possible. Cette étude de cas (Yin, 2009) analyse, sur la base des neuf conditions du coenseignement (Tremblay, 2023a, 2023b), la manière dont s’est opérationnalisé le dispositif de coenseignement dans cette école.
НОВИ МЕДИЈИ И ДРУШТВЕНИ ПОКРЕТИ: ОНЛАЈН АКТИВИЗАМ КАО ДЕО ПОЛИТИКЕ СВАКОДНЕВНОГ ЖИВОТА
Authors: Стјепановић Корнилова Милица 
Published: February 2025

Користећи приступ социокултурне антропологије, истраживање се бави појавом онлајн активизма друштвених покрета и њиховим утицајем на свакодневно искуство индивидуа приликом коришћења друштвених мрежа. Хипотеза истраживања је да друштвени покрети кроз онлајн активизам мобилишу појединце, који затим путем друштвених мрежа и сами постају део онлајн активизма тако што на личним профилима деле објаве и вести у склопу кампања, потписују онлајн петиције итд, и на тај начин, политичка партиципација појединаца се проширује на домен свакодневице. У демократији, политички живот појединца се формално изражава, пре свега, путем избора или ванредно путем организованих протеста. Друштвене мреже, с друге стране, представљају комуникацијско средство, али су данас постале саставни део свакодневног живота. Имајући то у виду, истраживање треба да одговори на два питања. Прво питање је о томе како појединци доживљавају своју политичку улогу у друштву и да ли су друштвене мреже и онлајн активизам утицали на њихово искуство учествовања у политичким процесима од друштвеног значаја. Друго питање се односи на начин на који су припадници друштва почели да користе друштвене мреже као средство политичког изражавања и да ли се политика данас може посматрати као део свакодневице. Користећи теорију праксе, по узору на Ортнер (1984), у истраживању је уочено да су друштвене мреже допуниле постојеће облике политичке партиципације, док онлајн активизам носи друштвену и културну функцију тако што постаје средство репродуковања културног конструкта политике, регулисања односа у институционалним структурама и даје могућност појединцу да прошири своје могућности у политичкој партиципацији. Рад представља студију случаја, те су испитаници пратиоци друштвеног покрета Крени-Промени и њихових активности у протеклих годину дана.
Андрићев мост као дијалектика кратког времена и дугог трајања
Authors: Bogićević Nikola 
Published: February 2025

У раду ће бити анализиран феноменолошки однос између типологије историјског времена из перспективе француског историчара Фернана Бродела (1902–1985) и контекст разумијевања историјско-симболичке сврхе фигуре моста српског књижевника Иве Андрића (1892 –1975). Компарација фикционалног (Андрић) и историографског наратива (Бродел) своју легитимацију задобија тврдњом Пола Рикера (1913–2005) да је Бродел, у немогућности да се одреди према „догађају”, и сам морао да чином поетске конфигурације од временских равни теорије начини један квазизаплет и да му је управо критика догађаја онемогућила спровођење типологије унутар једне јединствене приче. Метафизичка идеја историје као заплета, радње у којој дјелују актери има примат у односу на историографску анализу. На мјесту гдје Бродел стаје, Андрић својим наративом наставља, показујући да је могуће истовремено напуштање кратког трајања, али и враћање на јединствене догађаје. На Андрићев мост ће се гледати, поред симболичке везе коју у ауторовој поетици носи, као на конституента кратког, субјективног времена, проблемски тематизованог у Броделовој епистемологији историје. Поред теоријске сличности и подударности Броделових и Андрићевих идеја, уочиће се и слично егзистенцијално искуство као утемељујући фактор настанка њихових филозофија историје.
TEMA MAJČINSTVA I EGZILA U DJELU OCEANA VUONGA NA ZEMLJI SMO NAKRATKO PREDIVNI
Authors: Racz Rajna 
Published: February 2025

Ovaj rad bavi se ispisivanjem teme majčinstva i egzila u romanu Na zemlji smo nakratko predivni Oceana Vuonga. Ključni teorijski autori na koje se rad oslanja su: Edward Said, Jacqueline Rose, Arjun Appaudrai i Michel Foucault. U svojem prvom romanu Na zemlji smo nakratko predivni Ocean Vuong piše o kompleksnom odnosu bake, majke i sina i o generacijskom nasljeđu koje je upisano u njegovo tijelo. Majka je centralno lice oko kojeg se strukturira roman i u ovom radu analizira se Vuongov koncept majčinstva i nasljeđa egzila prema motivskim sklopovima: pisanje, prostor i tijelo. Na temelju analize romana razmatra se o problemima majki egzilantica u novoj zemlji i kako se njihova trauma prenaša na dijete. Analizirajući njegov odnos s majkom opisan je koncept-autora stranca koji je Ocean Vuong ispisao u svojem romanu.
Diamond in a double bass setting
Authors: Gorbunov Nikolai Yurievich 
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to popularize the music of our famous compatriot, composer Efrem Iosifovich Podhaits. His chamber music is the subject of research, and the sonata for double bass and piano is the object of study. Efrem Iosifovich is a very prolific composer who, year after year, pleases musicians and ordinary listeners with composing more and more new works, confirming his professional worth. The author's interests cover all musical genres. Along with symphonic, opera, and choral music, there are chamber compositions for all instruments. And the double bass is no exception. Despite the established opinion about it as an instrument exclusively accompanying, orchestral and jazz, Efrem Iosifovich goes beyond stereotypes and gives the double bass in his sonata a full-fledged solo part, which includes new playing techniques such as pizzicato on the fingerboard, glissando with flageolets, cross pizzicato on open strings with two hands and others. The author of the article claims that the sonata for double bass and piano is unique because it combines deep philosophical content and knowledge of all the subtleties of playing this instrument. Based on a detailed study, the author gives a subjective assessment of the form and inner world of the work. The main conclusion of the acquaintance with Efrem Iosifovich's chamber composition is the conviction that it is necessary to familiarize oneself with and include one of the most remarkable contrabass opuses in the current repertoire of performing musicians. This is confirmed by the release of the Anthology "Modern Music for Double Bass" by the publishing house of the Moscow Conservatory, which includes three sonatas, including the sonata by Podhaitz. The article emphasizes that despite the modern language of writing, Efrem Iosifovich's style remains recognizable and unique. The composer does not deviate from the classical canons of art and relies in his work on three main musical "whales" – rhythm, harmony and melody. The novelty of the article lies in the fact that before the author, this work unfairly remained in the shadow of other works, and did not act as an object for special research. The article is a huge contribution to spreading information about this little-known work among fellow musicians and students.