bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Utility of apolipoprotein ratio in predicting metabolic risk and microvascular complications in Indian children and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Antani Misha , Oza Chirantap , Khadilkar Vaman , Gondhalekar Ketan , Khadilkar Anuradha 
Published: May 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo assess the relationship of apolipoproteins with glycemic control and insulin resistance (IR) in Indian children and youth with type-1 diabetes (T1D) and to assess its utility in predicting metabolic risk (MR) and microvascular complications in these subjects.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 152 participants aged 6–23 years with T1D. Demographic, anthropometric, clinical, biochemical and body composition data were obtained using standard protocols. IR was calculated using estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and metabolic syndrome (MS) was diagnosed using the international diabetes federation consensus definition 2017.ResultsApolipoprotein ratio in subjects with T1D had negative and positive correlation with eGDR and HbA1crespectively. Positive correlation of Apolipoproten B and apolipoprotein ratio with urinary albumin creatinine ratio is noted. The ratio had area under curve of 0.766 and 0.737 to predict MR and microvascular complications respectively. The ratio cut-off of 0.536 yielded 77.1 % sensitivity and 61 % specificity to predict MR. On adding the apolipoprotein ratio as a predictor to the regression model developed to predict MR, the R2and accuracy improved.ConclusionsThe apolipoprotein ratio had significant correlation with IR, microalbuminuria and glycaemic control. The ratio also predicts risk of development of microvascular complications and maybe used to predict MR in subjects with T1D.
“The soro-soke [speak up] generation”: multimodality and appraisal choices in selected #EndSars civil protest-related memes in Nigeria
Authors: Okesola Saheed Omotayo , Oyebode Oluwabunmi Opeyemi 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This paper explores the deployment of multimodal elements as appraisal resources in #Endsars civil unrest-related memes in Nigerian social media space (WhatsApp and Twitter) to express affective meanings and intersubjective positioning. The study investigates how both verbal and non-verbal elements are deployed as appraisal resources to evaluate the trajectory of the protest. The data, which comprise thirty purposively selected Internet memes, collected between October and December, 2020, were analysed qualitatively. The study shows that the meme producers, through the use of multimodal concepts such as symbolic, analytical, action, reactional processes, offer and salience, among others, project various expressions of affect, judgement and appreciation of things to create important narratives in the memes. Thus, the verbal elements are graded/upscaled through the non-verbal elements in the memes to evoke specific reactions, positive/negative, which signal intersubjective positioning about the protest and relevant social actors. The study concludes that meme producers effectively utilize multimodal elements to interrogate various expressions of attitude and intersubjective opinions that Nigerians made about the protest and its management by the Nigerian government.
Monte Carlo estimates of extremes of stationary/nonstationary Gaussian processes
Authors: Grigoriu Mircea Dan 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Finite-dimensional (FD) models

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, i.e., deterministic functions of time and finite sets of 𝑑 random variables, are constructed for stationary and nonstationary Gaussian processes

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with continuous samples defined on a bounded time interval

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The basis functions of these FD models are finite sets of eigenfunctions of the correlation functions of

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and of trigonometric functions.
Numerical illustrations are presented for a stationary Gaussian process

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with exponential correlation function and a nonstationary version of this process obtained by time distortion.
It was found that the FD models are consistent with the theoretical results in the sense that their samples approach the target samples as the stochastic dimension is increased.
The crystal structure of (1E,2E)-1,2-bis(quinolin-2-ylmethylene)hydrazine, C20H14N4
Authors: Liao Fuguang , Yuan Shuhao , Nie Weifeng , Yi Zirong , Zhang Qian , Yan Shiyu , Cui Ying 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
C20H14N4, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.4569(16) Å, b = 4.7592(5) Å, c = 11.9902(13) Å, β = 94.914(2)°, V = 765.08(15) Å3, Z = 2, R

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Antifouling induced by surface wettability of poly(dimethyl siloxane) and its nanocomposites
Authors: He Zhoukun , Wang Na , Yang Xiaochen , Mu Linpeng , Wang Zhuo , Su Jie , Luo Mingdong , Li Junlong , Deng Fei , Lan Xiaorong 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Antifouling technologies have attracted considerable attention in recent years, as numerous fouling phenomena pertaining to inorganic, organic, bio-, and composite foulants substantially affect daily life. Poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS) has several practical applications; however, it possesses limited resistance to inorganic, organic, or biofoulants such as proteins or bacteria. Among the antifouling strategies reported thus far, antifouling induced by surface wettability (AFISW) is an exceptional strategy with considerable potential. It presents numerous advantages such as a physical working mechanism, eco-friendliness, and facile material fabrication process. To achieve AFISW, PDMS can be modified with several nanomaterials to tune its surface wettability to meet antifouling requirements. This article presents a systematic review of the existing research on AFISW in PDMS to achieve improved antifouling performance. Specifically, we first provide a background on fouling, focusing on the different types of fouling and antifouling mechanisms. Then, we provide a comprehensive review of AFISW based on four types of surface wettability, namely, superhydrophilicity, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and superhydrophobicity. Finally, we discuss suitable AFISW strategies for different types of fouling mechanisms based on PDMS and its nanocomposites. This review will help researchers design and fabricate various polymeric materials and their nanocomposites with tailored surface wettability for AFISW applications.
Economic performance of smallholder soya bean production in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Oyenpemi Lawrence Oluwagbenga , Solaja Sodipe Oluwaseun , Fadeyi Blessing Oluwaseun , Awe Toluwalase Eniola , Ayojimi Wale , Etta-Oyong Stephen Otu , Okonta Omebere Winifred , Oriade Opeyemi Abosede 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Soya bean occupies a crucial space in solving the problem of poverty and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), given the status of the crop as a multipurpose crop. Despite the enormous importance of this crop, the production is still very low in SSA, particularly in Nigeria. This study, therefore, examines the performance of soya bean production using technical efficiency as a yardstick for measuring performance. Primary data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire and scheduled interview from 100 soya bean farmers selected using a purposive sampling technique. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, profitability analysis, and stochastic frontier analysis. The results reveal that the average age was about 45 years with close to 5 years of farming experience. The average household size in the study area was 5 with a mean farm size of 1.8 hectares. The net farm income was ₦37753.92k, while the average rate of return to investment (return per naira invested) was 1.49. The overall mean technical efficiency score was about 56%. This suggests that farmers are relatively efficient in general. There is, however, a gap to improve their farming operations through adequate training on seeds and agrochemical use because both contribute to their inefficiencies.
Fulminant type 1 diabetes developed after influenza split vaccination
Authors: Sawamura Toshitaka , Karashima Shigehiro , Ohmori Ai , Sawada Kei , Aono Daisuke , Kometani Mitsuhiro , Takeda Yoshiyu , Yoneda Takashi 
Published: May 2023

Summary
Fulminant type 1 diabetes (FT1D) is a subtype of diabetes characterized by rapid progression of β-cell destruction, hyperglycemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear. However, viral infections, HLA genes, and immune checkpoint inhibitor use were reportedly involved in this disease. A 51-year-old Japanese man with no chronic medical condition was admitted to our hospital with complaints of nausea and vomiting. Cough, sore throat, nasal discharge, and diarrhea were not noted. He had a medical history of at least two influenza infections. His vaccination history was notable for receiving an inactive split influenza vaccine 12 days prior to developing these symptoms. He was diagnosed with DKA associated with FT1D. His HLA class II genotypes were nonsusceptible to FT1D, and he had a negative history of immune checkpoint inhibitor use. The destruction of the pancreas by cytotoxic T cells is reported to be involved in FT1D. Inactive split influenza vaccines do not directly activate cytotoxic T cells. However, these could activate the redifferentiation of memory CD8-positive T cells into cytotoxic T cells and induce FT1D, as this patient had a history of influenza infections.

Learning points

Influenza split vaccination could cause fulminant type 1 diabetes (FT1D).

The mechanism of influenza split vaccine-induced FT1D might be through the redifferentiation of CD8-positive memory T cells into cytotoxic T cells.
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets with advanced bone age treated with aromatase inhibitor
Authors: Felipe Queiroz João , Sader Soraya Lopes , Marques Barroso Carina , Colares Neto Guido de Paula 
Published: May 2023

Summary
We present an adolescent with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) with bone age advancement and its response to aromatase inhibitors (AIs). A male with XLH, confirmed with a deletion on the PHEX gene, received regular treatment since the first year of life with average growth velocity and height. He had bone age compatible with chronological age until 13 when he had a bone age advancement and a decrease in the predicted final height thought to be due to initiation of oral isotretinoin, which has been previously reported. Then, anastrozole was initiated and maintained concomitant to the rickets treatment for 2 years with bone age stabilization. He had no adverse effects or worsening of bone health markers. As a result, he maintained his height gain and improved his final height Z score compared with the predicted final height at initiating anastrozole. In conclusion, although AIs was a reasonable strategy to stabilize bone age and minimize height impairment, careful monitoring is mandatory to understand its benefits and effects on XLH patients.

Learning points

Although X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets patients have normal puberty, they can be affected by metabolic and environmental factors that may advance their bone age and impair the predicted final height, similar to the general population.

Isotretinoin may accelerate skeletal maturation during puberty in an adolescent with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.

Aromatase inhibitors showed to be a reasonable strategy to stabilize bone age and minimize height impairment in an adolescent with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.
RILEM TC 277-LHS report: How hot are hot-lime-mixed mortars? A review
Authors: Pavia S. , Veiga R. , Hughes J. , Pesce G. , Valek J. , Alvarez J. I. , Faria P. , Padovnik A. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIt is believed that many historic mortars were made using hot-lime mixing techniques. They are back in use today, and their good qualities are often praised, including being more compatible and a better match with historic fabrics. This paper studies the methods of producing hot-lime mortars and putties. It discusses the variables that determine the properties of the resultant mortars such as slaking and calcination, and compares hot-lime mortars with their equivalent putties, and with factory-produced calcium lime and hydraulic lime mortars. The paper concludes that the most important variable that governs the properties of hot-lime mixed mortars is the quantity of water used for slaking, because it determines the temperature reached during slaking which makes the resultant Ca(OH)2 vary from a fairly large size to extremely small, hence producing mortars with different properties. Based on scientific and historic evidence, it is concluded that the best method for hot-lime mixing is dry-slaking (sand-slaking) with long storage, because it combines a high slaking temperature (that reduces particle size and increases the surface area of the hydrate), with gradual slaking (that lowers volume expansion and crack development) and long storage (to ensure complete slaking hence no expansion cracks). Many historic mortars were probably hot-lime mixed. However, it is practically impossible to recreate them today due to the different limestones, kilns, calcination regimes and slaking/storage methods used in the past. Hydraulic and magnesian quicklimes were used historically for hot-mixing. In contrast, most of the factory quicklimes used today are purer limes with higher free lime content and a greater reactivity. Therefore, a hot-lime mix made with a factory-produced quicklime may not be more authentic or compatible than a natural hydraulic lime –NHL– mortar designed to suit a specific fabric and application. To ensure quality mortars that can be consistently repeated, a hot-lime mixing specification should contain both the process and the materials including: type of slaking (dry/wet); amount of water used; mixing details and the time at which it takes place; storage time and at what stage does it occur. To control the slaking temperature, the right amount of water should be established (according to free lime content) by trial which will also inform on the amount of yield and hence allow proportioning. With careful site work and specification, high-quality, compatible mortars can be made with both NHLs and hot-lime mixing. However hot-lime mixing requires more time and logistics, closer care and a more complicated specification.
Semantische digitale Zwillinge
Authors: Steinmetz Charles , Glöwing Katrin , Schroeder Greyce N. , Binotto Alécio , Rettberg Achim , Pereira Carlos Eduardo 
Published: May 2023

Tools Node-RED vorgeschlagen. Es wird eine Abfolge von Schritten beschrieben, die die Datenerfassung, die semantischen Anmerkungen zu den eingehenden Daten und die Modellierung der Assets mit ihren Beziehungen umfasst, wodurch ein Graph aus Knoten (Nodes) und Verbindungen entsteht, der in einer Graphdatenbank gespeichert wird. Um ein solches Modell realisieren zu können, wurden für Node-RED 7 sogenannte Nodes entwickelt. Schließlich wurde ein Anwendungsfall implementiert, um die Anwendung der vorgeschlagenen Methodik zu demonstrieren.
Intergovernmental Transfers Reduction Policy and Flypaper Effect: Case of Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Nurosidah Sherlita , Khusaini Mohamad , Prasetyia Ferry 
Published: May 2023

This study empirically examines the influence of intergovernmental transfers and the fall of it to local government’s expenditure in Indonesia as well as the possibility of flypaper effect occurrence over pandemic. Over the years, in general, intergovernmental transfers in Indonesia was increasing since decentralization was applied in 2000 till the pandemic hit the country which made the regulator for the first time in 20 years decided to cut overall transfers for municipalities in order to recover economically. A set of cross-section data used in this study is the year 2020 from 34 provinces, 417 regencies, dan 91 cities. The result of pooled OLS regression model shows that flypaper effect does appear for all types of expenditures, such as total expenditure, capital expenditure, and operational expenditure of the local government. Asymmetric response of those three are quite varied. Total expenditure shows asymmetry whereas capital and operational expenditures find the opposite.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL SISTEM PERTAHANAN TUBUH DENGAN INSTAGRAM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN ARGUMENTASI SISWA KELAS XI SMA
Authors: Efrialda Puspita Putri , Subiantoro Agung Wijaya 
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan e-modul materi sistem pertahanan tubuh dengan instagram sebagai bahan ajar biologi dan potensi efektivitas e-modul guna mengembangkan keterampilan argumentasi siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian Research and Development dengan tahap Analysis, Design, dan Development. Subyek penelitian terdiri atas dua orang ahli materi biologi, dua orang ahli media pembelajaran biologi, satu guru biologi, dan 30 siswa kelas XI IPA di salah satu SMA di DI Yogyakarta. Data penelitian meliputi nilai kelayakan e-modul yang dikumpulkan menggunakan instrumen penilaian ahli materi biologi, ahli media, dan guru biologi, serta data kemampuan argumentasi siswa yang diperoleh dari soal pretest dan postes. Data penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa e-modul layak digunakan berdasarkan penilaian ahli materi biologi yaitu sebesar 92%, ahli media sebesar 81.5 %, dan hasil penilaian guru biologi yaitu sebesar 77.5% untuk indikator kelayakan modul tergolong layak. E-modul ini potensial efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan argumentasi siswa berdasarkan nilai gain score sebesar 0.54 yang berarti keterampilan argumentasi siswa setelah belajar menggunakan e-modul mengalami peningkatan dengan kategori sedang.This research aims to determine the feasibility of an e-module developed using Instagram as a biology instructional media on the topic of immune system and to find out its potential of effectiveness to develop students' argumentation skills. This research was conducted based on Research and Development framework through Analysis, Design, and Development stages. The subjects of the study were two biology experts, two biology instructional media experts, a biology teacher, and 30 grade-11 students of a high school in Yogyakarta province. The research data include the value judgements of the e-module feasibility which were collected using expert judgement sheets for biology experts, instructional media experts, and biology teachers, while data of students' argumentation skill obtained by pretest and posttest. All data were analyzed descriptively. The findings show that based on the feasibility judgements by 92% of biology experts reviews, 81.5% media experts reviews, and 77.5% of teacher review towards the feasibility criteria it is noted that the developed e-module is feasible to be used in biology instruction. Thus, the e-module is noticeably effective in fostering students’ argumentation skills based on the gain score obtained by 0.54 which means reached to medium category of students’ argumentation skill achievement.
Predictors of breastfeeding self-efficacy in pregnant adolescents
Authors: Ozdemir Funda , Karaçay Yıkar Seda , Nazik Evşen 
Published: May 2023

BackgroundBreastfeeding is critical for infant health and development globally. Current knowledge and attitude of future parents will significantly influence breastfeeding practices. The study was conducted to determine the levels and determinants of breastfeeding self-efficacy among primiparous and secundigravid adolescents.
MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed involving 54 primiparous and secundigravid adolescents in antenatal clinics of hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health in Adana, Turkey. They were aged between 16 and 19 years, had a single living fetus, did not have pregnancy complications, were in their third trimester of pregnancy, attended an antenatal clinic, and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale (BSES-SF). Kruskal-Wallis variance analysis, Mann Whitney U and multiple linear regression analysis test were used to analyze the data.
ResultsMean age of the pregnant adolescents was 18.28 ± 0.79 years, and 31.5% had primary education, 96.3% were not working, 55.6% lived in a nuclear family, and 51.9% had not received breastfeeding education. The total BSES-SF mean score was 55.37 ± 12.84. Breastfeeding education has a statistically significant effect on breastfeeding self-efficacy of pregnant adolescents (p<0.05). Regular antenatal care, breastfeeding training status, breastfeeding education source variables and breastfeeding self-efficacy variable of women significantly predicted negatively (p<0.05).
ConclusionsBreastfeeding education source was the most influential predictor variable of BSES. There is a need for nursing initiatives to enhance the adolescents’ antenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy levels.
ANALISIS BERPIKIR LOGIS SISWA SMP PADA POKOK BAHASAN ARITMATIKA SOSIAL BERDASARKAN TIPE KEPRIBADIAN KEIRSEY (GUARDIAN DAN ARTISAN)
Authors: Zahro Yasintha Mahdiatuz , Agustina Lady , Galatea Chusnul Khotimah 
Published: May 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mendeskripsikan berpikir logis siswa kelas VII A, VII B, dan VII C di SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Watukebo, Kabupaten Jember. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes MBTI, tes tulis berpikir logis serta wawancara semi terstruktur. Peneliti menggunakan subjek pada siswa kelas VII A, VII B dan VII C berlokasi di SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Watukebo. Data subjek diperoleh 2 jenis kepribadian berdasarkan tipe kepribadian Keirsey meliputi, tipe kepribadian Guardian dan tipe kepribadian Artisan. Berdasarkan dua kepribadian tersebut kemudian dianalis berpikir logis siswa yang termuat dalam 3 indikator yaitu indikator pertama mengenai keruntutan berpikir meliputi menyebutkan keseluruhan informasi yang disajikan dalam soal serta menyebutkan langkah secara umum yang digunakan untuk penyelesaian. Indikator kedua adalah kemampuan berargumen yang meliputi mengungkapkan alasan logis menggunakan langkah secara umum yang digunakan untuk penyelesaian, dapat menyelesaikan secara tepat disertai argumen dalam tiap langkah-langkahnya dan mengungkapkan alasan logis diperolehnya jawaban akhir yang tepat. Indikator ketiga adalah penarikan kesimpulan yang meliputi dapat memberikan kesimpulan yang tepat terhadap jawaban akhir yang tepat.

Kata Kunci: Berpikir Logis, Tipe Kepribadian Keirsey, Guardian, Artisan, Aritmatika Sosial