bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficacy and safety of Ayurveda interventions for diabetes mellitus—a systematic review protocol
Authors: Kale Shyam Gyanoba , Kachre Kalpana Budhaji , Mahajan Bidhan , Dave Parth Prakashbhai , Ahmad Azeem , Suryawanshi Milind , Rao Bhogavalli Chandrasekhar , Srikanth Narayanam 
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION:
Ayurvedic treatments are in use to treat Diabetes Mellitus (DM), either as a stand-alone treatment or as an adjunct to conventional care. There is need for a comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic interventions in DM through a systematic review. Therefore present work is planned to create quality based evidence on the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic intervention for DM.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The data for systematic review will be collected by a comprehensive search of databases will be made to get maximum research articles on clinical trials such as randomized, non-randomized controlled, multiple arm, and quasi-randomized controlled trials. The primary outcome will be treatment response on improvement in subjective criteria, i.e. associated symptoms with DM, effect on fasting blood glucose level, postprandial blood glucose level and HbA1C level. The secondary outcome will be the assessment of the health-related quality of life and safety of interventions. For the systematic review three reviewers will extract the data separately in a pre-determined format. For each included study, a narrative synthesis will be conducted. A meta-analysis will be performed if the collected data is suitable for meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION:
The systematic review serves as a representative of the evidence of safety and efficacy of Ayurveda interventions in treating DM. Outcome of the review may also provide scope for planning further researches.

PROSPERO STUDY REGISTRATION NO:
PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020159659
Efficacy of Ksharasutra prepared through automated machine and manual process in fistula-in-ano
Authors: Rai Amit K. , Yadav Babita , Panigrahi Hemanta K. , Singhal Richa , Chandrasekhararao Bhogavalli , Rana Rakesh K. , Srikanth Narayanam 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND:
The manufacturing process of Ksharasutra is still predominantly manual, even in the current era. It inherently leads to small-scale production and restricted availability of this effective treatment. CCRAS has developed a prototype of an automated machine to manufacture the Ksharasutra on a large scale.

OBJECTIVE:
This clinical study will investigate the safety and efficacy of the Ksharasutra prepared through the automated machine and compare its efficacy with the manually prepared Ksharasutra.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled, parallel-group trial being conducted at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi. A total of 100 participants will be enrolled in the study. Individuals of any sex aged 18–60 years and diagnosed with fistula-in-ano complaining of perianal discharge, pain, tenderness, itching, and induration will be enrolled in the trial. The enrolled participants will be managed by the automated machine-prepared Ksharasutra in the trial group and the manually prepared Ksharasutra in the control group. The Ksharasutra will be changed every week till the fistula tract is completely cut off. The outcome measures include the change in the quality of life (assessed through the SF-36 questionnaire), unit cutting time of the fistula tract, the proportion of participants having complete healing of the fistula tract, and the incidence of adverse events.

DISCUSSION:
The conventional surgical treatment of fistula-in-ano is associated with a significant recurrence rate and a high risk of impaired anal continence. Compared with conventional treatment, Ksharasutra therapy is simple, cost-effective, and associated with minor post-operative care, minimal complications, and a low recurrence rate. However, small-scale manufacturing due to manual preparation, non-uniformity of techniques involved in the manufacturing of Ksharasutra, and so on limits the availability and quality of this therapy. Awareness regarding the benefits of Ksharasutra therapy and availability of surgeons experienced in this procedure can play a significant role in improving the accessibility of this para-surgical technique.

TRIAL REGISTRATION:
CTRI/2021/12/038414, dated 3 Dec. 2021
Investigation of the Complex Structure between the Severity of Alzheimer'S Disease and Influencing Factors Using Latent Class Cluster Analysis
Authors: Yildirim Didem Derici , Kiraz Mumine Bozdag , Tasdelen Bahar , Ozge Aynur 
Published: September 2023

Objective:
The cognition of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has a heterogeneous pattern. It is useful to obtain more information about specific subgroups of patients to prevent disease progression. For better identification of the population, we aimed to detect latent groups based on cognitive test scores using latent class (LC) cluster analysis and influencing factors of latent severity groups to assist practitioners in outpatient departments who have restricted time and instrumentation.

Materials and Methods:
Data for 630 patients with AD in the Mersin University Dementia Outpatient Unit were collected, and cognitive test scores, demographic variables, and other factors such as comorbidities and family history of dementia were obtained. Initially, LC cluster analysis was performed to distinguish subgroups considering clinical dementia scores, age, and sex as covariates. Second, univariate analysis was used to detect the relationship between latent subgroups and influencing factors. Finally, multinomial logistic regression was performed to identify the magnitude of risk for significant factors.

Results:
Four severity groups were defined as mild, moderate, severe, and very severe cases of AD, and severity was significantly related to educational level, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and sarcopenia (P < 0.001, P = 0.001, P = 0.043, and P < 0.001, respectively). Family history also influenced severity (P = 0.024). Disease severity increased with decreased education levels. Family history predicted a 1.555-fold increase in the risk of being in the moderate group versus the mild group. Moreover, diabetes mellitus predicted a 3.690-fold increase of being in the very severe group versus the mild group.

Conclusion:
LC cluster analysis is effective for determining severity groups for AD, and study results will help prepare a guide for an optimum evaluation tool for the disease.
Paradise lost? The red right hand of green technology
Authors: Sneddon Simon 
Published: September 2023

This article addresses issues of climate and environmental injustice through the lens of electric vehicle (EV) usage. The current market for batteries relies very heavily on Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries, as they provide ‘high efficiency and low cost’. In 2020, BloombergNEF forecast that by 2040, 58 per cent of global passenger vehicles sales would be EVs, with demand for batteries rising commensurately. Between 2010 and 2021, the average unit price for EV batteries fell from $1200 to $132 per kW/h.
The article considers the environmental impacts of EVs and assesses the extent to which impacts on local communities are reflected accurately in calculations of the benefits of EV technology. It concludes that whilst the carbon emissions and impact on the climate of using EVs is significantly lower than for using petrol or diesel vehicles, the current cost of the technology simply does not reflect the disproportionate impact on the populations living near the extraction sites for the minerals needed in EV batteries.
Resiliensi Orang Tua dengan Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) di SLB Aisyiyah Tulangan Sidoarjo
Authors: Sari Defi Kumala , Mariyati Ika 
Published: September 2023

This study aims to describe the characteristics and resilience factors of parent with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children in SLB Aisyiyah reinforcing sidoarjo. The emerging characteristics and factors that help parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children find strength when facing that their child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This research method is qualitative. By using the subject of three pairs of parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder children aged 28-35 years who have problem and have achieved resilience. The date collection method used is the interview method which is equipped with general and field notes. The results of this study indicate that each parent of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children has the characteristics of insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor, morality and has resilience factor I have, I am, I can so that I can rise from adversity. In each subject is also influenced by factors, where the subject has faith and submission to the destiny of Allah SWT. But of the three subject parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children there is a time difference in the resilience process. This is influenced by the support of the closest people, because of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children need to rise from the problem they are experiencing.
Tingkat Adopsi Petani pada Sistem Tanam Jajar Legowo
Authors: Abdul Kholiq  , Miftahul Arifin  , Adi Prayoga  
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang: Topik penelitian yang dilakukan adalah tingkat adopsi terhadap sistem tanam padi secara jajar legowo pada budidaya padi sawah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di desa Dawuhan kecamatan Padamara kabupaten Purbalingga. Tujuan penlitian adalah, pertama untuk mengetahui seberapa besar tingkat adopsi teknologi tanam jajar legowo yang dikembangkan di desa Dawuhan Kecamatan Padamara. Kedua untuk mengetahui pendapatan yang diperoleh petani dengan adannya adopsi teknologi tanam jajar legowo di desa Dawuhan kecamatan Padamara.
Metode: Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di desa Dawuhan kecamatan Padamara kabupaten Purbalingga selama dua bulan yaitu dari bulan September sampai Desember 2022. Desa Dawuhan kecamatan Padamara kabupaten Purbalingga dipilih secara purposive sampling, dengan pertimbangan bahwa wilayah ini merupakan wilayah binaan peneliti sebagai seorang penyuluh pertanian. Penentuan kelompok tani dipilih secara purposive sampling sebanyak 4 kelompok yaitu Kelompok Tani Karya Utama I, Karya Utama II, Karya Utama III dan Karya Utama IV dengan pertimbangan bahwa kelompok tani tersebut memiliki potensi untuk pengembangan padi dengan sistem jajar legowo. Pengambilan sampel responden dalam anggota kelompok tani menggunakan proportional random sampling
Hasil: Hasil penelitian dari tingkat adopsi petani tahap kesadaran tentang tanam padi jajar legowo mencapai rata- rata skor 2,52 termasuk kategori tinggi, tingkat adopsi petani tahap minat mencapai rata-rata skor 2,26 termasuk kategori sedang, tingkat adopsi petani tahap menilai mencapai rata-rata skor 2,70 termasuk kategori tinggi, tingkat adopsi petani tahap mencoba mencapai rata-rata skor 2,64 termasuk kategori tinggi dan tingkat adopsi petani tahap menerima mencapai rata-rata skor 2,16 termasuk kategori sedang.
Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil yang telah diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa setelah dilaksanakan penyuluhan nilai yang diperoleh mengalami kenaikan tetapi masih termasuk dalam kategori yang sama dengan sebelum dilaksanakan penyuluhan.
Investing for More than Just Money: The Non-Utilitarian Benefits of Investments
Authors: Gitonga Gatabi Celestine , Musyoka Muema Michael , Oreko Nyakoi Godfrey , Tirimba Ondabu Ibrahim 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This article aimed to identify the psychological, social, environmental and ethical benefits of investments.
Methodology: A total of 82 articles that were initially picked for this study, 30 articles were however selected and critically scrutinized to yield this review article.
Findings: The review findings reveal that investments can have a significant impact on investors' well-being and highlight the importance of considering these benefits in investment decision-making processes.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: One limitation of the existing studies is that they are often based on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias or social desirability effects. This research describes new paradigms to the additional benefits of investments, in addition to the famous monetary gains such as the psychological, social, environmental and ethical benefits. Understanding these trade-offs can help investors make more informed decisions about their investment strategies.
Efficacy of PBL Approach in Bahraini Context: Views and Reflections
Authors: Aljalahma A. Alzayed 
Published: September 2023

Purpose: After the implementation of Alzayed's research (2016), another research on the efficacy of PBL in the High school in Bahraini context was conducted using the same participants of Alzayed's research (2016). That was for two main reasons: First is to find out the process behind how students on the PBL scheme learn. The second is to detect if it has any positive or negative effect on them.
Methodology: This paper adopted a qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews of twenty-four students, two teachers, and three curriculum specialists.
Findings: Its main findings reflect that students who were taught Islamic Education (IE) under the umbrella of the PBL scheme, their critical thinking skills were significantly reinforced as much as the delivered knowledge which was smoothly adopted without any need to be forced or pressurized through the learning process. Simply, they were able to learn the information effortlessly. This research concludes that the PBL scheme was successful as students developed confidence in learning which enabled them to have positive attitudes towards learning. Although students had to adjust themselves to the different teaching and learning methods, they were able to work together positively and fruitfully. This research explored that students have good ambitions after using the PBL scheme.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that the Ministry of Education consider this by introducing the scheme as an effective and positive process to be used for students to learn and achieve better outcomes. Moreover, this research adds value to the PBL in the context of Islamic education in Bahrain as well as ensuring its effectiveness in learning and developing skills.
Influence of Mechanical Torsion on MgCa1 Corrosion Behavior in Simulated Body Fluid
Authors: Serafin Daria , Świderska Malwina , Klimek Joanna , Kwiatkowski Lech , Sitek Ryszard , Wierzba Bartek 
Published: September 2023

In this paper, the influence of mechanical torsion on the corrosion of MgCa1 alloy in simulated body fluid (SBF) is presented. The corrosion behavior is examined by microstructural observations, including a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive spectroscopy detector and electrochemical studies, mainly impedance spectroscopy measurements and polarization curves. The experiments were performed for different time durations (4 h to 8 h) with and without torsion applied (within elastic deformation range in the form of rotary movements) to assign the differences between the corrosion behavior of the samples. It is shown that mechanical torsion (rotations) promotes the leaching of calcium from the grain boundaries in the samples, which decreases the overall alloy corrosion rate. On the other hand, grain boundaries leached out of calcium compounds influence the sample microstructure by enabling cracks formation and propagation. Therefore, rotated samples corroded at a lower rate but were more susceptible to catastrophic failure. It was then concluded that MgCa1 alloy may be a promising biodegradable material for medical implants, however, its durability in SBF with torsion applied is far from being satisfactory.
Toward High-Pitting Resistance and Low-Cost Austenitic Stainless Steel: The Role of Carbon Alloying
Authors: Zheng Kangkang , Dai Wei , Suo Donghua , Fang Zhe , Jiang Yiming , Li Jin , Wang Zhiyu , Sun Yangting 
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the pitting resistance of a newly developed Fe-Cr-Mn-N austenitic stainless steel with 0.14 wt% carbon and its counterpart with 0.02 wt% carbon. By using especially hot-rolled bimetal specimens, we focus on the pitting behavior near the interface between the two alloys and demonstrate that solid solution carbon can significantly improve pitting resistance. The alloyed carbon increases the passive film stability, but the more fundamental reason is that carbon suppresses the active dissolution rate of the matrix, thereby inhibiting the kinetics of pitting growth. These results will highlight the use of carbon alloying in austenitic stainless steel to provide more cost-effective materials with improved corrosion resistance and mechanical strength for the construction industry.
ҚАЗІРГІ ЦИФРЛЫҚ ҚОҒАМДАҒЫ ТҰТЫНУШЫЛЫҚ МІНЕЗ-ҚҰЛЫҚ: ТЕНДЕНЦИЯЛАР, МӘСЕЛЕЛЕР ЖӘНЕ КҮРЕС ЖОЛДАРЫ
Authors: Kantayeva K. 
Published: September 2023

The past year has changed consumer behavior and accelerated the transition of society into a «digital» context. Forced to stay at home, consumers are increasingly resorting to online solutions, including online banking, food delivery apps, online shopping, telemedicine and more. This work is the starting point of a broader research path on this topic. Thus, at this level of analysis, the main results are as follows:-identification, through the analysis of reference literature, of the main research approaches to consumer behavior in general and the main criteria characterizing its theoretical aspects;-identification of specific literature on the topic of consumer behavior in a digital society;-a brief overview of consumer behavior research, first highlighting the main stages from a chronological point of view, and then providing a brief picture of the current situation in the digital world.Keywords:consumer society, consumer behavior, digital society, digitalization.
Өткен жыл тұтынушылық мінез-құлықты өзгертті және қоғамның «цифрлық» контекстке көшуін жеделдетті. Үйде болуға мәжбүр болған тұтынушылар онлайн-шешімдерге, соның ішінде онлайн-банкингке, азық-түлік жеткізуге арналған қосымшаларға, онлайн-дүкендерге, телемедицинаға және басқаларға көбірек жүгінеді. Бұл жұмыс осы тақырып бойынша кеңірек зерттеу жолының бастапқы нүктесі болып табылады. Осылайша, талдаудың осы деңгейінде негізгі нәтижелер келесідей:-анықтамалық әдебиеттерді, жалпы тұтынушылық мінез-құлыққа негізгі зерттеу тәсілдерін және оның теориялық аспектілерін сипаттайтын негізгі критерийлерді талдау;-цифрлық қоғамдағы тұтынушылық мінез-құлық тақырыбы бойынша нақты әдебиеттерді анықтау;-тұтынушылардың мінез-құлқын зерттеуге қысқаша шолу, алдымен негізгі кезеңдерді хронологиялық тұрғыдан бөліп көрсету, содан кейін цифрлық әлемдегі қазіргі жағдайдың қысқаша көрінісін беру.
Прошедший год изменил потребительское поведение и ускорил переход общества в «цифровой» контекст. Вынужденные оставаться дома, потребители все чаще прибегают к онлайн-решениям, включая онлайн-банкинг, приложения для доставки продуктов питания, онлайн-магазины, телемедицину и многое другое. Эта работа является отправной точкой более широкого исследовательского пути по этой теме. Таким образом, на этом уровне анализа основные результаты заключаются в следующем:-выявление, посредством анализа справочной литературы, основных исследовательских подходов к потребительскому поведению в целом и основных критериев, характеризующих его теоретические аспекты;-выявление конкретной литературы по теме потребительского поведения в цифровом обществе;-краткий обзор исследований потребительского поведения, сначала выделяя основные этапы с хронологической точки зрения, а затем предоставляя краткую картину текущей ситуации в цифровом мире
High potential for CH4 emission mitigation from oil infrastructure in one of EU's major production regions
Authors: Stavropoulou Foteini , Vinković Katarina , Kers Bert , de Vries Marcel , van Heuven Steven , Korbeń Piotr , Schmidt Martina , Wietzel Julia , Jagoda Pawel , Necki Jaroslav M. , Bartyzel Jakub , Maazallahi Hossein , Menoud Malika , van der Veen Carina , Walter Sylvia , Tuzson Béla , Ravelid Jonas , Morales Randulph Paulo , Emmenegger Lukas , Brunner Dominik , Steiner Michael , Hensen Arjan , Velzeboer Ilona , van den Bulk Pim , Denier van der Gon Hugo , Delre Antonio , Edjabou Maklawe Essonanawe , Scheutz Charlotte , Corbu Marius , Iancu Sebastian , Moaca Denisa , Scarlat Alin , Tudor Alexandru , Vizireanu Ioana , Calcan Andreea , Ardelean Magdalena , Ghemulet Sorin , Pana Alexandru , Constantinescu Aurel , Cusa Lucian , Nica Alexandru , Baciu Calin , Pop Cristian , Radovici Andrei , Mereuta Alexandru , Stefanie Horatiu , Dandocsi Alexandru , Hermans Bas , Schwietzke Stefan , Zavala-Araiza Daniel , Chen Huilin , Röckmann Thomas 
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Ambitious methane (CH4) emission mitigation represents one of
the most effective opportunities to slow the rate of global warming over the
next decades. The oil and gas (O&amp;G) sector is a significant source of
methane emissions, with technically feasible and cost-effective emission
mitigation options. Romania, a key O&amp;G producer within the EU, with the
second highest reported annual CH4 emissions from the energy sector in the
year 2020 (Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Comparison by Category, 2022), can play an important role towards the EU's emission reduction targets. In this study, we quantify CH4 emissions from onshore oil production sites in Romania at source and facility level using a combination of ground- and drone-based measurement techniques. Measured emissions were characterized by heavily skewed distributions, with 10 % of the sites
accounting for more than 70 % of total emissions. Integrating the results from all site-level quantifications with different approaches, we derive a central estimate of 5.4 kg h−1 per site of CH4 (3.6 %–8.4 %, 95 % confidence interval) for oil production sites. This estimate represents the third highest when compared to measurement-based estimates of similar facilities from other production regions. Based on our results, we estimate a total of 120 kt CH4 yr−1 (range: 79–180 kt yr−1) from oil production sites in our studied areas in Romania. This is approximately 2.5 times higher than the reported emissions from the entire Romanian oil production sector for 2020. Based on the source-level characterization, up to three-quarters of the detected emissions from oil production sites are related to operational venting. Our results suggest that O&amp;G production infrastructure in Romania holds a massive mitigation potential, specifically by implementing measures to capture the gas and minimize operational venting and leaks.
Teologiczna interpretacja fenomenu „męskiego różańca”
Authors: Kołodziej Tomasz 
Published: September 2023

nicjatywa „Męskiego Różańca” zapoczątkowana w 2018 roku przyciąga dużą liczbę mężczyzn i wpisuje się w trend ożywienia w Kościele katolickim męskiej duchowości. Wydarzenie to odbywa się regularnie w pierwsze soboty miesiąca w różnych miastach w Polsce i poza jej granicami. Jest odpowiedzią na wezwanie Maryi, która w Fatimie wzywała do odprawiania nabożeństwa pięciu pierwszych sobót miesiąca. W inicjatywie „Męskiego Różańca” biorą udział wyłącznie mężczyźni. Nabożeństwo to ma także ciekawą formę, która jednak mieści się w nurcie katolickim. Wydarzenie to pomaga wielu mężczyznom w pogłębianiu swojej wiary jak również męskiej tożsamości. Artykuł ten nie jest kompleksowym badaniem tego zjawiska, lecz próbą teologicznej interpretacji na podstawie badań ankietowych przeprowadzonych na uczestnikach tej inicjatywy w Rzeszowie oraz w oparciu o literaturę teologiczną.