bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Lyčių lygybės komunikacija savivaldybėse Lietuvoje
Authors: Stundžė Lijana , Novelskaitė Aurelija , Adomaitienė Reda 
Published: January 2025

Legal documents in Lithuania – the Law on Equal Opportunities, the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, the Law on Local Self-Government, the Labor Code – establish the obligation to implement gender equality policy at the level of self-government. Municipalities, as providers of services to residents, must integrate the gender aspect into local self-government documents and ensure the implementation of gender equality principles in daily practices. However, as the results of previous studies show, these processes in municipalities take place slowly (if at all).
Striving to contribute to the accumulation of knowledge about the situation of gender equality in municipalities in Lithuania and to take a deeper look at the communication processes within the municipality, the purpose of this paper is to describe the peculiarities of the gender equality communication in Lithuanian municipalities. Empirically, the paper is based on the analysis of the semistructured interview data collected in ten Lithuanian municipalities in 2019 by employing the discourse analysis approach.
The analysis of the selected interview material showed that the discourse of gender equality in municipalities is developed by different “speakers” on the overlapping dimensions such as: organizational and individual communication, both of which can take formal as well as informal forms; information transfer vs. exchange of information; information as ground for action and ignorance information; etc. The results of the analysis prove that “talking” can both enable and block the action, and the fact that positions of authoritative power remain in the formal hierarchies of the institution in this communication indicates the need to look for additional measures for the effective implementation of gender equality.
Assessment of the Quality of Life in Patients with Migraine
Authors: Pociūtė S. , Jakavonytė-Akstinienė A. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, affecting around 1.1 billion people worldwide. The disease impacts on both physical and mental health, while also reducing the quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with migraine and its association with socio-demographic characteristics.Materials and Methods. The study was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024. A total of 370 patients with migraine took part in this study. Patients participated in an anonymous online questionnaire survey. The survey consisted of a two-part questionnaire: 1) demographic data; 2) Short Form 36 Medical Outcomes Study questionnaire (SF-36 questionnaire). Statistical analysis of the data was performed by using Microsoft Office Excel 2010 and SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) 24.0 software packages. The results were considered as statistically significant at p<0.05.Results. The majority (95.4%) of the participants were women. The highest scores in the physical health category were physical functioning (77.64±18.95), whereas the lowest scores were given to role limitations due to physical health (38.38±37.99). The highest scoring subscale of mental health was emotional well-being (49.31±18.11), while the lowest scoring subscale was energy/fatigue (43.47±18.20). The quality of life of migraine sufferers is low (48.08±17.85). An older age of migraineurs is correlated with better scores in energy/fatigue (p=0.022) and emotional well-being (p<0.001).Conclusions. Migraine is most prevalent among women. The older a person is, the more positive they are about their energy levels and emotional well-being. The respondents were optimistic about their physical and mental state. The most negative effects of the disease are the lack of energy and vitality along with limitations in activities due to physical health problems. The overall quality of life of the patients is low.
Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Clove
Authors: Mahdi Waleed Khalid , Flayyih Aqeel Oudah , Musa Falih Hassan 
Published: January 2025

In this work, γ-Al2O3NPs were successfully biosynthesized, mediated aluminum nitrate nona hydrate Al(NO3)3.9H2O, sodium hydroxide, and aqueous clove extract in alkali media. The γ-Al2O3NPs were characterized by different techniques like Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy–dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope (TEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The final results indicated the γ-Al2O3NPs nanoparticle size, bonds nature, element phase, crystallinity, morphology, surface image, particle analysis – threshold detection, and the topography parameter. The identified of γ-Al2O3 bands were detected by the FT-IR spectroscopy. The UV-visible spectrum of γ -Al2O3NPs exhibited an absorption band and (energy gap, Eg = 4.91 eV). It was found that the size range of nanoparticles was (28-37) nm and cubic with agglomerated particles. Antimicrobial activity study showed an excellent inhibition activity of γ-Al2O3NPs against Escherichia coli negative (G-), staphylococcus aureus, positive (G+), and Candida albicans fungal. The effectiveness of the adsorption experiment was proven on binary metal ions, such as cobalt, nickel, and copper, by removing them from water using a nanostructured active surface of γ-Al2O3NPs. The efficiencies removal of Co+2, Ni+2, and Cu+2 ions were 93.22%, 87.49%, and 93.17% respectively.
Characterization and Application of Hydroxyapatite From Chicken Egg Shell with Green Template as a Potential Drug Delivery System
Authors: Irwansyah Ferli Septi , Nurizal Abshar Fathur Rochman , Hadisantoso Eko Prabowo , Zain Shariffuddin Bin Md 
Published: January 2025

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a calcium phosphate biomaterial widely studied in the medical field because of its good biocompatibility properties. This study aims to identify the effect of increasing variations in banana peel template concentration on the characteristics of hydroxyapatite so that it has the potential as a drug delivery system. This study includes the characterization and application of the potential of the hydroxyapatite drug delivery system with the addition of variations in the concentration of green template. Then, hydroxyapatite was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a surface area analyzer (SAA). This study's results indicate that adding a banana peel template affects the characteristics of hydroxyapatite. The higher the template concentration, the smaller the crystallite size, pore size, pore volume, and surface area, but the degree of crystallinity is greater. The results showed that the characterization of hydroxyapatite K15% with a crystal size of 34.73 nm, a degree of crystallinity of 89%, a pore size of 7.2178 nm, a surface area of 30.111 m2/g, and a pore volume of 0.1145 cc/g. The results of the study of the potential of the drug delivery system obtained a loading efficiency value of 67% for ibuprofen. However, the ibuprofen release process results at time intervals tend to be unstable.
Altering the bilayer motif in the ERBB2 HER2 TMD and ErbB HER TMD dimer causing in vitro and in vivo tumor suppression
Authors: Menyhert Laszlo David , Tejeda Miguel 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn silico, we modelled the possible docking conformation of human WNT16B and the human ERBB2 TMD homodimer, resulting in a mutant complex. The ribbon structure and the C-terminal, N-terminal, and GG4-like motif structures are similar in HER2 TMD and HER TMD: we modelled the possible docking conformation of WNT16B to the HER1 TMD (ErbB), which also resulted in a mutant complex. If a strong relationship exists between TMD mutations that improve the active dimer interface or stabilizing an activated conformation and the potency with which HER2 (and possibly also HER), then the dimerization part of the TMD seems to be the ideal reagent target. The agent we tested –4-(Furan-2-yl)hepta-1,6-dien-4-ol (AKOS004122375) – can connect directly into human ERBB2 TMD (HER2), to the ErbB TMD (HER1) dimer bilayer motif, and human WNT16B, ERBB2 TMD (HER2) and WNT16B ErbB TMD (HER1) mutant complex residues. We tested the agent ligand in vitro and in vivo in several tumor models, which highlighted that targeting the EGFR's TMD with an agent not only reduced treatment-induced metastasis but also radically decreased tumor growth. Because of the analogous structure of HER2 TMD and HER TMD, this dimerization motif targeting can also be successful in HER and HER2 EGFR signalling. In vitro, we reached an antiproliferation rate of 80%–94% in different tumor models, while in vivo we reached a rate of 35%–61% tumor suppression in different tumor models. The metastasis inhibition effect of the compound was between 82% and 87% in different tumor models. The referenced experiments took place in 2015 in Hungary.
Corrections to: Morra, L. (2024). “Wittgenstein in Alethea Graham’s Diary (1929-1930), and New Data on the Audience of his Lecture on Ethics and LT 1930 Class”, Nordic Wittgenstein Review, 13, https://doi.org/10.15845/nwr.v13.3697
Authors: Morra Lucia 
Published: January 2025

In Morra, L. (2024). “Wittgenstein in Alethea Graham’s Diary (1929-1930), and New Data on the Audience of his Lecture on Ethics and LT 1930 Class”, Nordic Wittgenstein Review, 13, https://doi.org/10.15845/nwr.v13.3697, footnote 63 and Bibliography, references to Sznajder 2024 were missing. The references have now been added. The original article has been updated to reflect these changes.
Использование Интернета людьми с инвалидностью: анализ целей и особенностей
Authors: Коржук Софья Владимировна , Бурдяк Александра Ярославовна 
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена исследованию цифрового неравенства между людьми с инвалидностью и остальным населением. В центре внимания то, как люди включают цифровые технологии в свою повседневную жизнь, в каких целях они используют Интернет, и какие различия в использовании цифровых технологий наблюдаются между людьми с инвалидностью и без таковой. Анализ проведен на основе данных Выборочного федерального статистического наблюдения по вопросам использования населением информационных технологий и информационно-телекоммуникационных сетей за 2022 г. и Выборочного обследования рабочей силы за 2022 г., выборка составляет 153 тыс. респондентов в возрасте 15 лет и старше.
Показано, что в среднем люди, которым назначена инвалидность, реже включены в потребление цифровых услуг. Отчасти это может быть обусловлено цифровой пассивностью населения в старшем возрасте, так как люди с инвалидностью – значительно более возрастная категория населения. Для учета возрастной специфики применяется метод логистической регрессии, и вероятность использования Интернета сравнивается при контроле на пол, возраст, численность домашнего хозяйства, а также уровень образования, статус занятости и тип поселения. Зависимыми переменными служат дамми-переменные использования Интернета для общения, для приобретения товаров и услуг и в целях, связанных со здоровьем. Анализ с учетом демографических особенностей целевой группы показал, что при прочих равных инвалидность обусловливает значительный цифровой разрыв: люди с инвалидностью реже используют Интернет во всех перечисленных целях. Наименьшие различия наблюдаются при использовании Интернета для поиска информации о здоровье и для записи к врачу: «чистый» разрыв составляет 14-16%. В остальных случаях вероятность использования Интернета людьми с инвалидностью при прочих равных на 35-41% ниже, чем у людей без таковой.
Improving reproductive outcomes in frozen embryo transfer over fresh embryo transfer in women with endometrioma: A historical cohort study
Authors: Pirooznia Parisa , Mashayekhi Mehri , Ghaffari Firouzeh , Jahangiri Nadia , Zolfaghari Zahra , Ahmadi Firoozeh , Hasani Fateme , Narimani Nima 
Published: January 2025

Background: Endometrioma, a common manifestation of endometriosis, often indicates the severity of the disease. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (ET) are key therapeutic strategies for infertility associated with endometriosis. However, the optimal type of ET (frozen or fresh) and its impact on pregnancy success rates remain debated, with limited studies available.
Objective: This historical cohort study aimed to compare fertility and neonatal outcomes, focusing on live birth rate (LBR), clinical pregnancy, and implantation rates in women with endometrioma-associated infertility, between fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET).
Materials and Methods: In this historical cohort study, the medical records (files) of 289 women diagnosed with endometrioma-related infertility, who underwent in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment at Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran between March 2016–2021 were reviewed. Ultimately, 200 files that met the established criteria were selected for review. The extracted data was then compared between groups: FET (n = 121) and fresh ET (n = 79).
Results: No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of demographic characteristics and endometrioma size. The only significant difference in fertility outcomes was the LBR, which was 36.4% for the FET group compared to 22.8% for the fresh ET group (p = 0.04). No significant differences were observed in neonatal outcomes between the groups. Overall, our study suggests that FET may lead to higher LBRs in women diagnosed with endometrioma.
Conclusion: Our study suggests that FET may lead to higher LBRs in women diagnosed with endometrioma.
Vimentin as a contributing factor in SARS-CoV-2-induced orchitis on postmortem testicular autopsy of COVID-19 cases: A case-control study
Authors: Akaberi-Nasrabadi Soheila , Sabbaghi Azam , M. Toosi Behzad , Ghorbanifaraz Parsa , Mahmoudiasl Gholam-Reza , Aliaghaei Abbas , Faghihi Hosseinabadi Hajarsadat , Paktinat Shahrokh , Abdollahifar Mohammad-Amin 
Published: January 2025

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in China in late December 2019 and led to a pandemic that resulted in millions of confirmed cases and deaths. The causative agent, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), uses distinct receptors and co-receptors to enter host cells. Vimentin has emerged as a potential co-receptor for SARS-CoV-2 due to the high level of vimentin expression in testis tissue.
Objective: The present study investigated the link between vimentin expression level and SARS-CoV-2-induced orchitis.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, testis autopsy samples were collected immediately after the death of both COVID-19 cases and a control group that included individuals who died due to accidental causes. Gene expression and immunohistochemical assays were conducted to evaluate the level of vimentin expression, cell proliferation, and leukocyte infiltration.
Results: A significant expression of vimentin and infiltration of immune cells (CD68+, CD38+, and CD138+) in the testicular tissue of COVID-19 cases, along with extensive immunoglobulin G precipitation and reduced inhibin expression (p = 0.001) were observed. Additionally, gene expression analysis revealed increased expression of vimentin and decreased expression of the proliferation markers Ki67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen, suggesting that SARS-CoV-2 may disrupt spermatogenesis through immune responses and the arrest of cell proliferation.
Conclusion: There may be a strong link between vimentin expression and COVID-19-induced orchitis. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Considering some limitations, vimentin can be used as a biomarker option for testicular damage following COVID-19-induced orchitis.
La educación como acogida: una propuesta desde la ética de Levinas
Authors: Ortega Ruiz Pedro , Romero Sánchez Eduardo 
Published: January 2025

Emmanuel Levinas, uno de los filósofos occidentales más profundamente originales del siglo XX, ha recibido en los últimos años una atención considerable por parte de educadores y filósofos de la educación. Son muchas las implicaciones éticas que tiene para la educación en áreas relacionadas con la educación moral, cuestiones de diversidad, multiculturalismo y políticas de reconocimiento. Este artículo se apoya en Levinas para quien el concepto de responsabilidad constituye la piedra angular de su obra filosófica y encuentra su mejor expresión en la acogida al otro. Educar es acoger, acompañar y ayudar al educando en su proyecto de vida. Desde la ética levinasiana, la acogida no se concibe como un mero objeto de instrucción o de enseñanza, se “aprende” por contagio, por mímesis. Por ello, los autores se muestran contrarios a la propuesta de actuaciones educativas concretas previamente programadas, y apuestan por la creación de un clima educativo en el aula que favorezca la apertura al otro, especialmente al diferente cultural. Concluyen en la importancia de una educación hospitalaria que profundice en el sentido de la responsabilidad y haga de la experiencia del alumno el punto de partida de la acción educativa.
Influence of Nano Urea on Growth Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Blackgram
Authors: Nandhakumar M.R. , Muthukrishnan R. , Nivethadevi P. , Kiruthika K. , Tamilarasan C. 
Published: January 2025

Background: There is no doubt that the enormous increase in global food production is a direct result of greater use of inorganic fertilizers. However, a number of research studies indicate that the rising use of conventional fertilizers has resulted in major environmental risks, including soil and water body contamination. Nanotechnology and nano-fertilizers have recently been used in agriculture to create healthier solutions. Therefore, there is a pressing need to improve the N availability for plants, while reducing its harmful effects to the soil and environment. Methods: Keeping this point of view, the pot culture experiment was carried out to study the “Impact of nano-urea (Liquid) on blackgram (VBN 8) (Vigna mungo L.) Productivity” with an objective of study the influence of Nano-Urea on growth and yield attributes of Blackgram. The experiment was conducted at Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi during the Kharif (June-September) season of 2022 and 2023. The treatment includes application of various level of nano urea (1.25 litres ha-1) as foliar spray and soil application along with recommended dose of P and K in comparison with RDF and control (without any nutrient). The treatments were replicated three times in a completely randomized block design. Result: Among the different treatment combination, application of nano-urea (Liquid) 1.25 litres ha-1 as Foliar Spray (FS) (IFFCO) + P and K RDF (T2) resulted in higher pod weight (4.1 and 6.2 g plant-1) and seed weight (3.2 and 3.6 g plant-1) in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Application of nano-urea (Liquid) 1.25 litres ha-1 as Foliar Spray (FS) + PandK RDF responded equally with RDF + Urea 1% foliar spray on better growth and development of blackgram. At the critical juncture, adequate nitrogen from nano-urea would have ensured a steady supply of nitrogen, stimulating meristematic activity and cell elongation in plants and improving the crop performance.
DETERMINANT OF THE CUSTOMER INTEREST FACTOR IN USING BSI MOBILE BANKING
Authors: Dila Reski Wulandari  , Kurniawati Meylianingrum  
Published: January 2025

This study aims to describe and describe the percentage level of perceived ease of use, perceived effectiveness, feature availability, and security in the interest in using mobile banking. The population in this study is customers who use the Bank Syariah Indonesia Mobile Banking application in Malang City. As for the calculation of the slovin formula, it was found that the number of samples used in this study amounted to 385 people. Sampling in this study uses nonprobability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is using multiple regression with hypothesis tests, namely t test and F test through SPSS 25 software. The results of the study showed that based on the results of the t-Test test, the perceived ease of use variable had a significant positive effect on the interest in using, the perceived effectiveness variable had no effect, the feature availability variable had a negative effect, the security variable had a significant positive effect on the interest in using the BSI mobile banking application, and the results of the F-Test showed that simultaneously, the independent variable (perceived ease of use, perceived effectiveness, feature availability, and security) have a significant effect on interest in using BSI mobile banking. With the conclusion that perceived ease of use significantly increases customer interest in using BSI mobile banking in Malang City, while perceived effectiveness, feature availability, and security do not have a significant influence partially, but simultaneously these four variables significantly increase customer interest.
PELAKSANAAN SURVEY LITERASI KEBENCANAAN UNTUK MEMETAKAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN KEBENCANAAN MASYARAKAT DESA PANGGARANGAN
Authors: Rizkalla Nosica , Lestari Elissa Dwi , Fakhruddin Irwan , Prestianta Albertus Magnus , Kustiwa Agus 
Published: January 2025

Daerah selatan pulau Jawa merupakan daerah yang rawan gempa dikarenakan oleh aktivitasi tektonik dan vulkanik yang cukup aktif di area ini. Salah satu daerah yang merupakan zona merah dan dikhawatirkan akan terkena dampak yang cukup berat jika gempa megathrust yang diprediksikan terjadi adalah Lebak Selatan. Salah satu langkah untuk meminimalisir efek dan korban jiwa dari bencana gempa dan tsunami adalah membekali warga di area zona merah dengan pengetahuan mengenai mitigasi bencana. Sayangnya, pengetahuan warga, khususnya warga di zona merah mengenai mitigasi bencana masih kurang. Program PKM ini dilakukan dengan cara melakukan pre-survey kepada responden yang tinggal di area zona merah. Hasil dari pre-survey ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bekal untuk penyusunan materi sosialisasi dan campaign agar dapat semakin meningkatkan pemahaman warga mengenai mitigasi bencana Kata Kunci : Bencana Alam; Gempa Bumi; Tsunami; Mitigasi Bencana; Literasi Kebencanaan
Gain neuromodulation mediates perceptual switches: evidence from pupillometry, fMRI, and RNN Modelling
Authors: Wainstein Gabriel , Whyte Christopher , Martens Kaylena Ehgoetz , Müller Eli , Munn Brandon , Medel Vicente , Anderson Britt , Stöttinger Elisabeth , Danckert James , Shine James 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Perceptual updating has been proposed to rely upon evolving activity within a recurrent, distributed thalamocortical network whose interconnections are modulated by bursts of ascending neuromodulatory neurotransmitters, such as noradrenaline. To test this hypothesis mechanistically, we leveraged a combination of pupillometry, fMRI and recurrent neural network modelling of an ambiguous figures task. Qualitative shifts in the perceptual interpretation of an ambiguous image were associated with peaks in pupil diameter, an indirect readout of phasic bursts in neuromodulatory tone. We hypothesized that increases in neuromodulatory tone led to neural gain alteration so as to causally mediate perceptual switches. To test this hypothesis, we trained a recurrent neural network to perform an analogous perceptual categorisation task, and then manipulated the gain of the RNN to mimic the effect of neuromodulatory tone. As predicted, we observed an earlier perceptual shift as a function of heightened gain. Leveraging a low-dimensional readout of the RNN dynamics, we developed two novel predictions: perceptual switches should co-occur with peaks in low-dimensional brain state velocity and with flattened energy landscape dynamics. We used dimensionality-reduced summaries of whole-brain fMRI dynamics to independently confirm each of these predictions. These results support the role of the neuromodulatory system in the large-scale network reconfigurations that mediate abrupt changes in perception.