bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dietary composition plays a crucial role in the development of myopia through the inflammatory pathway: a Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Deng Jie , Qin YuHui , Li JianWei , Luo ZhiQiang , Wang XiaoYi 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background: Myopia is a major cause of global visual impairment, posing significant public health concerns, impacting daily lives, and leading to severe complications. Dietary factors may influence myopia development, while inflammation plays a role in various diseases and may contribute to myopia occurrence. This study aimed to investigate the impact of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and sugar intake on myopia using MR analysis. Additionally, we explored inflammation's potential role as a mediator. By elucidating partial mechanisms of myopia and providing innovative prevention strategies, we aim to alleviate the global burden of myopia on public health.
Methods: We performed mediation MR analyses using large-scale GWAS data from the SSGAC database for four dietary components (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, sugars) of European ancestry, as well as inflammation-related factors (adiponectin, C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factors, interleukins, nuclear factor-kappa B subunit gamma inhibitor) of European ancestry from the IEU database, and large-scale GWAS data for myopia of European ancestry from the IEU database. Additionally, we conducted bidirectional two-sample MR analyses among selected inflammation-related factors to explore their interrelationships. The inverse-variance weighted method was used as the primary analysis approach, supplemented by comprehensive sensitivity analyses.
Results: Inverse-variance weighted models showed positive associations between protein and fat intake and myopia risk. Carbohydrate and sugar intake had no significant association with myopia risk. Adiponectin was negatively correlated, while C-reactive protein and interleukin-18 were positively associated with myopia risk. No significant correlations were found for other inflammation-related factors. Protein intake correlated positively with tumor necrosis factor-alpha and negatively with tumor necrosis factor-beta. Fat intake correlated positively with adiponectin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and negatively with interleukin-27. No significant associations were observed for protein and fat intake with other inflammation-related factors. No significant associations were found between pairs of inflammation-related factors.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a high-fat and high-protein diet may increase myopia risk. Inflammation likely contributes to myopia, but underlying mechanisms are unclear. Excessive protein and fat intake may worsen inflammation. These findings emphasize the importance of dietary modifications and inflammation control for myopia prevention. Further research is needed to understand specific mechanisms and develop targeted dietary interventions.
Technology-based Physical Activities and Adults’ physical activities levels, mental health, and Life satisfaction and Happiness: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Wu Cuicui , Lu Lu 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background: This mixed-methods study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a technology-based physical activity intervention in promoting physical activity and improving mental health, life satisfaction and happiness among adults in Guizhou province, China. Literature review has indicated the potential of technology-based interventions in this area; however, the number of the studies on this area is scanty.
Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to assess the effect of a technology-based physical activity intervention on promoting physical activity and improving mental health, life satisfaction, and happiness among adults. Specifically, the study aimed to compare an experimental group receiving the intervention with a control group that received no intervention. It also aimed at exploring male and female adults’ perceptions of motivations for and barriers to using technology in physical activities.
Methodology: The research employed a mixed-methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative components. The quantitative aspect involved a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial (RCT), while the qualitative component utilized semi-structured interviews. Participants were randomly selected from a population of adults aged 18 years and older using a stratified random sampling technique. Quantitative data on physical activity levels, happiness, and mental health outcomes were collected through surveys administered at both the onset and the end of a 12-week intervention period. Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews to gain insights into participants' perceptions of technology-based physical activities.
Findings: The findings revealed that the technology-based physical activity intervention was effective in promoting physical activity and improving mental health, life satisfaction and happiness among the experimental group. The qualitative analysis using thematic analysis provided additional insights into participants' views on technology-based physical activities as facilitators or barriers to physical activity and mental health outcomes.
Conclusions: Based on the findings, this study concludes that the technology-based physical activity intervention had a positive impact on physical activity levels and mental health, life satisfaction, and happiness of the adults.
Implications: The findings of this study have important implications for the development of future physical activity interventions and mental health programs. They provide evidence for the effectiveness of technology-based interventions in promoting physical activity and improving mental health outcomes among adults. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects, sustainability, and specific mechanisms underlying the impact of these interventions. Understanding these factors will help in developing targeted and effective interventions to promote physical activity and enhance mental well-being in the future.
Target Identification Based on Intensity, Texture, and Sparse Dictionary
Authors: Azizi Mahboobe , Mohanna Farahnaz , Ahsani Mohammad Javad 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
It is very difficult to inspect by human at large borders and in difficult border crossings. Despite much research into the target identification, there are still challenges that make target identification difficult in the borders. Because in the borders, there is more similarity between the target and the background, and usually equipment in the borders uses maximum camouflage. This paper attempts to create an intelligent target identification software for the remote control system to identify targets based on the intensity, texture, and sparse dictionary. The input image is divided into the super-pixels by using the simple linear iterative clustering algorithm. To obtain sufficient information, the standard intensity features and Gabor texture are extracted from each super-pixel in the frequency domain. To identify the targets, several background sparse dictionaries are created. The super-pixels and the fuzzy C-means clustering are used to construct the initial dictionary. By assigning the super-pixels with the sparser representation in a dictionary, a new class is created for each dictionary. Then, these classes are used to update dictionaries. The targets are identified based on the combination of coding errors and representation coefficients. The simulation results are obtained on a database prepared by the authors. The simulation results are evaluated using Dice, specificity, sensitivity and accuracy criteria. According to the criteria, the proposed method has more successful performance than the traditional sparse representation classification method. The final performance of the proposed method is 96.8%.
Prognostic and therpeutic potential of PD-1 expression imbalance between CD8+T and regulatory T cells in advanced hepatitis B virus‐associated hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Yan Fengna , Zhu Bingbing , Shi Ke , Zhang Yi , Bi Yufei , Zeng Xuanwei , Zhang Qun , Yang Zhiyun , Wang Xianbo 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background: Over 50% of patients with Hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HBV-HCC) are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which poses challenges due to limited treatment options. Immunosuppressive microenvironment marked by T cell exhaustion accelerates tumor progression. The imbalance of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) expression in CD8+T and regulatory T (Treg) cells is an important feature of tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment.
Methods: Peripheral blood monocyte (PBMC) was isolated from decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis (HBV-LC) patients (n=30) and advanced HBV-HCC patients (n=110). The ratio of CD8+/Treg+PD-1 was monitored, and the changes in surface molecular expression and effector capacity of CD8+T cell were assessed using flow cytometry in groups categorized by this ratio.
Results: Our findings indicated that the ratio of PD-1 on CD8+ and Treg cells in advanced HBV-HCC patients could predict the clinical prognosis and contribute to immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). In comparison to HBV-LC patients, there was a significant reduction in the proportion of CD8+/Treg+PD-1. Additionally, patients with a higher ratio exhibited a more favorable prognosis. Meanwhile, they exhibited an increased proportion of CD8+ T cells and a decreased proportion of Treg cells. CD8+ T cell activation and differentiation levels were decreased, along with decreased expression of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) and T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain 3 (TIM-3). Conversely, granzyme B and Ki67 expression exhibited significantly higher levels than the low ratio. Interestingly, patients with a higher proportion of tissue-resident memory T-cells (TRM) (CD69+ or CD69+CD103+) cells in ICI treatment exhibited a more stable killing capacity and lower apoptosis capacity.
Conclusions: The ratio of CD8+/Treg+PD-1 is associated with accelerated disease progression and unfavorable outcomes in advanced HBV-HCC. These findings provide significant clinical implications for the prognosis of advanced HBV-HCC and may serve as a theoretical basis for identifying new targets in immunotherapy.
An Improved Hunger Games Search Algorithm-based Multi-peak MPPT
Control for PV System under Partial Shading
Authors: Yi Lingzhi , Ma Hao , Wang Yahui , Liu Jiangyong , Shi Hao , Cheng Siyue 
Published: July 2023

Background:
In photovoltaic power generation systems, partial shading may cause the PV
array to mismatch, thus leading to multi-peak output characteristics, which makes the conventional
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm easily fall into local extremes and cause power
loss.

Objective:
The study aimed to accurately and quickly track the maximum power point of PV arrays in
partial shading through swarm intelligence algorithms.

Methods:
Based on the above, a MPPT control algorithm based on Chaos Adaptive Hunger Games
Search with Dynamic Lévy Mutation Strategy (CAHGSL) is proposed in this paper. By introducing an
improved logistics chaos map initialization population, a nonlinear adaptive convergence factor and a
dynamic Lévy mutation strategy enhance their ability to jump out of local extremes during multi-peak
MPPT and improve their tracking speed and efficiency.

Results:
Under the three working conditions, the tracking efficiency of the MPPT algorithm proposed in
this paper has been achieved by more than 99.5% in an average time of 0.152s, which is higher tracking
efficiency compared to the PO, PSO, and HGS algorithms.

Conclusion:
The results show that the MPPT algorithm proposed in this paper can balance the tracking
speed and efficiency with less power oscillation during the tracking process, and can ensure stable output
after convergence. The method proposed in this paper is helpful to improve the output power of PV
arrays under partial shading.
Opportunities and Reasons for the Protection of the Steel and Mining Plant Bolesław, Małopolskie Voivodeship, Poland on the Background of Law Possibilities
Authors: Stankiewicz Barbara , Sąsiadek Zbigniew 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The industrial heritage of the 1960s and 1970s includes post-mining buildings, most of them abandoned and neglected. The question is whether they should be protected? Is protection possible under the law in force? Polish law does not regulate these issues. This work shall use the Zakłady Górniczo Hutnicze Bolesław (Steel and Mining Plant) based in Bolesław, a city in Lesser Poland, as an example. Spatial arrangements of two mines, both of which belong to the ZGH Bolesław, were subject to analysis, together with their constructional aspects, as well as the present condition of the shaft towers and the head-pit buildings. The conclusions concern the possibility of utilizing the statutory and the non-statutory methods of assessing post-mining structures as a form of tools that are used to protect them and as a form of a recommendation for providing their comprehensive historical, cultural, and social valuation. Moreover, the research was also based on archival materials provided by ZGH Bolesław as well as in-situ studies.
Energy-Active Shadow Structures in Single-Family Buildings – Application Possibilities and Architectural Conditions
Authors: Uherek-Bradecka Barbara , Rozpondek Maciej , Kasprzyk Grzegorz 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Existing approaches to indoor environmental quality in single-family residential buildings have been described, identifying their optimal preferred parameters for maintaining a human-healthy environment. The energy requirements for maintaining basic building systems (lighting, cooking, heating, ventilation, cooling) have been analyzed. Passive and active sources of energy production have been analyzed, prosumer buildings have been considered, and methods of obtaining maximum energy in winter periods and avoiding overheating of the building in summer periods have been discussed. Process schemes of using active shadow structures as an integral element with other systems acquiring energy from RES in single-family residential buildings have been presented. Architectural aspects of the use of energy-active shadow structures in residential buildings (single – family houses) have been presented together with alternative solutions. This paper presents process diagrams of the use of energy-active shadow integrated with other renewable energy sources used in single-family buildings, such as: BIPV, PVT and heat pumps, benefiting indoor environmental quality. Architectural considerations for the use of energy-active shadow structures in single-family homes have been presented along with alternative solutions. The purpose of this paper is to present a concept (especially effective in the summer) for an additional way to harvest electricity from energy-active shadows in single-family houses.
The Impact of Polypropylene Fibre Addition on the CBR Value
Authors: Dobrzycki Patryk 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The classic test for soil or aggregate bearing capacity in road construction is the CBR test. The results of the CBR were determined for gravelly sand and sand with the addition of 1.5% cement, as well as for their mixtures with 18 mm long polypropylene fibres in the amounts of 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%. The effect of compaction and time of curing of samples stabilised with hydraulic binder were also determined. The natural soil without cement and fibre additions had relatively high CBR values. The additions of 0.1% and 0.2% polypropylene fibres to the dry mass of the soil resulted in an approximately 2-fold increase in the CBR value for the samples compacted using the standard method. Increasing the amount of fibres to 0.3% caused a reduction in the CBR value to that obtained without fibre addition. For samples compacted using the modified Proctor method, the observations are different. Only the sample with 0.2% fibre addition achieved a slightly higher CBR value. Moreover, the addition of 1.5% cement and the length of treatment increased the CBR values.
The Role of Selected Technological Processes in Drinking Water Treatment
Authors: Wiewiórska Iwona 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The selection of appropriate technological processes for water treatment has a key impact on the qualitative safety of water intended for human consumption. The article analyzes water treatment processes used in a selected Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in terms of surface and ground water treatment. Five-year results of the research are presented on selected physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters of water quality before treatment processes, after individual stages of treatment (settling tanks, DynaSand® filters, ozonation, carbon filters, UV rays and chlorine gas disinfection). The reduction of key pollutants at individual stages of technological processes was calculated. The results of the analyzes demonstrated that the technological processes used in WTP effectively remove turbidity, color, UVA254nm, permanganatate oxygen demand, Fetotal, Mn, coliform bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis and Clostridium Perfringens from the surface and underground water. Studies have shown that infiltration in the ground effectively removes selected pollutants from water and its effectiveness is comparable to high-efficiency treatment processes.
Analytic solution of fractional order Pseudo-Hyperbolic Telegraph equation using modified double Laplace transform method
Authors: Abdulazeez Sadeq Taha , Modanli Mahmut 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The Pseudo-Hyperbolic Telegraph partial differential equation (PHTPDE) based on the Caputo fractional derivative is investigated in this paper. The modified double Laplace transform method (MDLTM) is constructed for the proposed model. The MDLTM was used to obtain the analytic solution for the pseudo-hyperbolic telegraph equation of fractional order defined by the Caputo derivative. The proposed method is a highly effective analytical method for the fractional-order pseudo-hyperbolic telegraph equation. A test problem was presented as an example. Based on the results, it is clear that this method is more convenient and produces an analytic solution in fewer steps than other methods that require more steps to have an identical analytical solution. This paper claims to provide an analytic solution to the fractional order pseudohyperbolic telegraph equation order using the MDLTM. An analytical solution leads to an exact, closed-form solution that can be expressed in mathematical functions or known operations. Obtaining analytic solutions to PDEs is often challenging, especially for fractional order equations, making this achievement noteworthy.
Wavelets approach for the solution of nonlinear variable delay differential equations
Authors: Srinivasa Kumbinarasaiah , Mundewadi Ravikiran Ashok 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In this study, the Laguerre wavelet-oriented numerical scheme for nonlinear first and second-order delay differential equations (DDEs) is offered. The proposed technique is dependent on the truncated series of the Laguerre wavelets approximation of an unknown function. Here, we transform the different ordered DDEs into a system of non-linear algebraic equations with the help of limit points of a sequence of collocation points. Four nonlinear illustrations are involved to prove the efficiency of the planned technique. the Obtained results are equated with the current results, indicating the proposed technique’s accuracy and efficiency.
ON THE RATIO OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF A FEIGNED DEAL AND VIOLATION OF THE FEIGNFULLNESS PROHIBITION IN ACCOUNTING
Authors: Зверева П.К. , Кириллов Д.А. 
Published: July 2023

Объектом исследования выступает финансово-правовой запрет на регистрацию притворных объектов бухгалтерского учета, включая притворные сделки в учетных регистрах (далее – «запрет на притворность») в контексте отсутствия запрета на притворные сделки в гражданском законодательстве. Цель работы – изучение целесообразности согласования законоположений о «запрете на притворность» и о притворных сделках. Задачи исследования – проведение сравнительно-правового анализа «запрета на притворность», сравнение правовых последствий притворных сделок и «запрета на притворность», выявление причин различий отраслевых подходов. Обосновано, что «запрет на притворность» не только противоречит гражданскому законодательству, но и влечет неосновательные ограничения прав организаций. Сделан вывод о необходимости коррекции финансового законодательства.
The object of the study is a financial and legal a prohibition on the registration of feigned accounting objects including feigned deals in accounting registers (hereinafter referred to as the "feignfullness prohibition") in the context that civil law does not prohibit feigned deals. The purpose of the work is to study the expediency of coordinating the legal provisions on the "feignfullness prohibition" and on feigned deals. The objectives of the study are to conduct a comparative legal analysis of the "feignfullness prohibition", to compare the legal consequences of feigned deals and the "feignfullness prohibition", to identify the causes of differences in branch-law approaches. It is proved that the "feignfullness prohibition" not only contradicts civil law, but also entails unjustified restrictions on the rights of organizations. The conclusion is made about the need to correct the financial legislation.
Implementasi Metode Bagdadi bagi Peningkatan Kualitas Baca Al-Qur’an di Pondok Pesantren Daarusshofwah
Authors: Arfah Nasution Nazli , Salmah Febriani Ina 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAK

Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara dengan penduduk Islam terbanyak di dunia. Rilis dari World Population Review (WPR) tahun 2020 menguraikan bahwa jumlah penduduk Indonesia sebanyak 273.500.000 jiwa. Dari jumlah tersebut, presentase umat Islam berjumlah 87,2 persen atau setara 229 juta jiwa. Jumlah ini tentu menggembirakan sekaligus menjadi tantangan utamanya dalam kemampuan membaca Alquran. Ketua Yayasan Indonesia Mengaji, Komjen Pol Dr (HC) Syafruddin, yang dikutip dari republika.co.id menyampaikan, sebanyak 65 persen dari jumlah penduduk Indonesia yang beragama Islam tidak bisa membaca Alquran. Data ini mengacu pada kajian dan penelitian mendalam oleh organisasi pemuda Islam dan tokoh-tokoh pemuda Islam.
Beberapa organisasi pemuda Islam dan tokoh-tokoh pemuda melakukan penelitian yang mendalam tentang kemampuan membaca Alquran di kalangan umat Muslim Indonesia. Alhasil, ditemukan, hanya 35 persen atau sekitar 80 juta penduduk Muslim di Indonesia yang bisa membaca Alquran. Sisanya, 65 persen atau sekitar 149 juta penduduk Muslim tidak bisa membaca kitab sucinya.
Berdasarkan fakta di atas, metode Bagdadi sebagai salah satu metode membaca Alquran menjadi jawaban. Metode yang lahir di era sebelum 1980-an kemudian disempurnakan oleh Pimpinan Pusat Jam’iyyatul Qurra wal Huffadz Nahdlatul Ulama (PP-JQHNU) telah diperkenalkan dan dipelajari di seluruh Indonesia. Tak jauh berbeda dengan beberapa metode lainnya semisal metode Yanbu’a, Ummi, al-Barqi, Qiraati, Utsmani, Jibril, hingga Iqra’, metode ini terfokus untuk meningkatkan kualitas baca al-Quran. Baik metode Bagdadi maupun beberapa metode membaca al-Quran yang telah disebutkan di atas bertujuan agar umat Islam bukan saja mengenal huruf namun mampu membaca huruf sesuai dengan makharijul huruf (tempat keluarnya huruf) beserta shifatul huruf (sifat-sifat huruf). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan objek kajian di Pondok Pesantren Daarus Sofwah, Kabupaten Bogor yang telah mengimplementasikan metode Bagdadi untuk meningkatkan kualitas baca Alquran santri. Ditemukan bahwa metode Bagdadi mampu menjadi salah satu cara agar santri gemar mempelajari dan membaca Alquran meskipun ada beberapa yang merasa kesulitan terhadap metode ini. Peran guru sangat menentukan dalam keberhasilan metode ini agar kualitas membaca Alquran santri meningkat.