bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Multi-response optimization of the characteristics of wooden fuel sources for boiler applications
Authors: Karthick A. , Muthu Saravanan N. , Arul Marcel Moshi A. , Iyahraja S. 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT. Various kinds of biomass fuels are used for boiler and other kinds of thermal applications. The presence of moisture, ash and calorific value are known to be the most significant quality factors which influence the effective performance of a biomass fuel for a plant. The reasons for measuring the above mentioned quality factors are to perform the economic analysis and to control the combustion. The relevant industries are interested to obtain a method for predicting these quality factors quickly and consistently; and also to identify biomass fuels containing optimal level of these factors. In the present work, five different biomass fuels have been considered such as rubber wood, eucalyptus wood, mixed wood (tamarind tree and neem tree woods), palm shell with fiber and juliflora woodchips. The moisture content in the considered woods have been found to be 27.74 wt.%, 37.78%, 30.19 wt.%, 23.26 wt.% and 37.01 wt.% respectively. The main objective of this work is to maximize the efficiency of production. Grey relational analysis has been carried out to optimize the moisture content, ash content and calorific value in order to achieve cost savings and fuel efficiency. Also, the economic analysis has been done with the operational costs.

KEY WORDS: Biomass, Fuels, Energy, Boiler, Optimization
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2023, 37(4), 1055-1064.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v37i4.20
Comparative study of the effects of simulation models on the electronic and electrical parameters of a silicon pv cell
Authors: Esso Ehanam Tchedre Kpéli , Savadogo Mahamadi , Serge Tchouadep Guy , Zerbo Issa , Zoungrana Martial 
Published: May 2023

For silicon solar cells simulation studies, one dimensional (1D), two dimensional 2D) and t

hree dimensional (3D) models are used. Depending of model proposed and assumptions done for the study, the electronic and electrical parameters and then the performance of the solar cell can be influenced.
This situation raises the problem of the relevance of the choice of the study model and the quality of the resulting results. This work, propose comparative study of the electronic and electric parameters of 1D model, 3D analytical model and 3D empirical model. In this study, continuity equations of excess minority electrons are solved for 1D and 3D models and analytical expressions of electronic parameters (density of electrons δ, intrinsic junction recombination velocity Sf0 and recombination velocity at back surface Sb) and electric parameters (Jsc, Voc, η) are derived. The influence of the model chosen on the electric and electronic parameters of the PV cell have been presented.
It appears in this study that the choice of the simulation model has a large influence on the electronic and electrical parameters the PV cell. The one-dimensional formulation (1D) overestimates the solar cell efficiency comparatively to the three-dimensional (3D) formulations. The study put in evidence also that for the same grain size, the solar cell efficiency resulting of 3D classical formulation is overestimates than one resulting of 3D empirical formulation.
Haematinic and immunomodulatory effects of leaf extract of gongronema latifolium following the onslaught of mucosa ulceration in wistar rats
Authors: Kayode Dasofunjo , Francisca M Timothy , John A Eyam , Ukorebi U Asuquo , Saviour G Usin , Maryval O Ogri , Iyang E Andem , Franklin O Odu , Markpeace E Osim , Patience T Mgbe 
Published: May 2023

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a global public health problem; a higher burden of the infection was reported in developing countries including Nigeria and Cameroun. It has been associated with several gastrointestinal diseases, and recently implicated with some haematological abnormalities. This research was carried out to determine the effect of ethanol extract of Gongronema latifolium on haematological parameters of ulcerated Wistar rats.. The experiment was carried out on thirty-six (36) healthy male Wistar rats of weight ranges from (180-200) g. The rats were divide into six (6) groups of six (6) each. Group A served as normal control, Group B (standard control), C and D was treated with100 and 200mg/kg body weight of extract of Gongronema latifolium respectively, Group E and F, was induced with ulcer and treated with 200 and 400mg/kg body weight of extract of Gongronema latifolium respectively .The extract was administered orally for 14 days. After 14 days of administration all rats were fasted for 14 hours, the rats were sacrificed and the blood was collected by cardiac puncture. Blood samples collected in to EDTA bottles were analyzed for haematological profile. The extract showed a significant increase in (p<0.05) in LYM, RBC, PLT, PCV, MXD, Hb, of the ulcerated rats when compared with the normal and standard control. However, the extracts of G. latifolium showed a significant decrease in (p>0.05) in WBC and HCT when compared with the normal control. This present study suggests that the extract of Gongronema latifolium following the onslaught of mucosa might fight against foreign infection possibly by phagocytosis or by generating antibodies that might enhance immune response possibly by immunomodulatory or suppressant or adjuvant action or by generating antibodies that might enhance immune response and might be a panacea to anaemic condition following mucosa ulceration.
Elucidation of the active components and molecular mechanisms of action of Xiaoyin granules (XYG) against psoriasis and its synergism with acitretin using network pharmacology and molecular docking
Authors: Pu Yijing , Liu Sujun , Li Zhen , Xu Jiali 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To characterize the active components and molecular mechanisms of action of Xiaoyin Granule (XYG), and also to determine its synergistic effect with acitretin on psoriasis.
Methods: Bioactive targets of XYG, acitretin targets, and psoriasis-related targets were retrieved from public databases. Key bioactive compounds and targets were identified by bioinformatic and network pharmacology analysis. The binding affinities between bioactive compounds and crucial targets were evaluated through molecular docking analysis.
Results: A comprehensive screening of XYG revealed the identification of 323 bioactive compounds and 324 corresponding targets. A total of 47 acitretin targets and 1706 psoriasis-related targets were identified. Venn plot identified 155 candidate targets that contributed to the synergistic effects of XYG and acitretin against psoriasis. Bioinformatics analysis demonstrated that the candidate targets were associated with diverse pathways that participate in signaling transduction. A clustering analysis of protein-protein interaction (PPI) revealed the presence of three distinct clusters, with cluster 3 exhibiting a significant association with immunity and potentially serving a crucial function in the therapeutic mechanisms of XYG and acitretin capsule in the treatment of psoriasis. A herb-compound-target-pathway network was constructed and revealed a variety of bioactive compounds, including quercetin, apigenin, and luteolin, and targets, viz, PTGS2, PRKACA, and MAPK14. Molecular docking demonstrated that the key bioactive compounds had favorable binding affinities with hub targets.
Conclusion: This study provides insights into the potential mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of XYG when combined with acitretin capsules for treatment of psoriasis, thus laying a solid foundation for further investigations into its mechanism and clinical applications.
Ganjiang Huangqin Huanglian Renshen Decoction improves insulin sensitivity by regulating intestinal flora in rats with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Peng Zhiping , Zheng Yuanjun 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To study the effect of Ganjiang Huangqin Huanglian Renshen Decoction (GHHRD) on intestinal microflora and insulin resistance (IR) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rats.
Methods: Streptozotocin (STZ) injection was used to establish a rat model of T2DM. The T2DM rats were divided into 5 groups: control, T2DM, T2DM + low-dose traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), T2DM + high-dose TCM, and T2DM + metformin groups. Total DNA kit was used for extraction of total DNA from fecal microorganisms from the T2DM model rats. High-throughput 16S rDNA sequencing was carried out to identify the intestinal flora of T2DM model rats. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and fasting serum insulin (FINS) levels were determined by a biochemical analyzer.
Results: The 16S rDNA sequencing analysis showed that after GHHRD treatment, the levels of Ruminococcus, Prevotellaceae, Escherichia-Shigella and Bacteroidota in the intestinal tract of T2DM model rats exhibited significant changes. Furthermore, GHHRD decreased the Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) index and IR in T2DM model rats.
Conclusion: GHHRD mitigates IR in T2DM model rats through alterations in the intestinal flora of the rats. This provides a theoretical basis for the potential use of GHHRD in the clinical management of T2DM.
Combined use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) and cutting balloon angioplasty (CBA) in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Liu Yuguo , Guo Lei , Zhao Ji , Meng Shaoke , Zhang Bo , Zhu Hao , Yang Ning , Li Yuming 
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To determine the effectiveness and safety of combined use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) and cutting balloon angioplasty (CBA) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Methods: One hundred and fifty-six patients with ACS undergoing DCB or CBA from January 2019 to January 2021 served as subjects in this study. There were 30 in-stent re-stenosis (ISR) patients in group A, 31 ISR patients in group B, 61 de novo patients in group C, and 34 de novo patients in group D. Baseline characteristics, high-risk factors, biochemical indices, incidence of intervention-related complications, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) were compared amongst the groups, before and after operation.
Results: Group B had a higher immediate minimum lumen diameter (MLD) after operation than group A, and group D had higher immediate MLD after operation than group C. Group B produced higher acute gain after intervention than group A, but post-intervention acute gain was greater in group D than in group C. There were significant differences in late luminal loss (LLL) amongst the groups (p = 0.013), but LLL was comparable in groups A and B (p = 0.411), and in groups C and D (p = 0.434). During the follow-up period, the incidence of MACE in group A was significantly greater than in group B, but MACE in group C was comparable to that in group D.
Conclusion: Combined treatment with CBA and DCB significantly improves postoperative immediate MLD and acute gain after intervention in patients with ISR lesions or de novo lesions, without reducing long-term effectiveness and safety. Multi-center trials involving larger number of patients will be required to validate the results from this study.
Proposiciones no de ley autonómicas y política nacional
Authors: Vázquez Alonso Víctor Javier 
Published: May 2023

Análisis de las proposiciones no de ley presentadas durante la XII legislatura del gobierno autonómico de Andalucía y de como la mayoría corresponden a un tema no es propiamente un tema o asunto autonómico, y de ahí la inequívoca clave nacional de la discusión que se planteaba en el Parlamento andaluz.
Актуальные тенденции развития управления персоналом в нынешних реалиях
Authors: Азимова Дилафруз 
Published: May 2023

В статье рассмотрена система управления персоналом, с точки зрения аспектов профессиональной деятельности, требующая особого подхода, так как её результаты влияют на дальнейшее благосостояние организации. В настоящее время подход к управлению персоналом качественно меняется, где концепции управления персоналом созданы на основе подтверждения значимости личности сотрудника, на рассмотрении его мотиваций, умении корректно сформировать и скорректировать их для достижения определенных стратегических задач, стоящих перед организацией.
AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PSICOPEDAGOGIA PARA ALUNOS COM DIFICULDADES DE APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Lúcia Inocêncio de Lima Sandra , Araujo de Souza Maria Neurismar , Lopes Soares Stela 
Published: May 2023

A Psicopedagogia é uma abordagem facilitadora no desenvolvimento do aluno acerca do processo de aprendizagem. E, não apenas destina-se às crianças, mas em qualquer momento da vida do ser humano. Este estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa e surge como resultado de pesquisas em artigos científicos relacionados às contribuições da Psicopedagogia para alunos com dificuldades de aprendizagem, tendo como objetivo verificar a importância do diagnóstico precoce das crianças com dificuldades de aprendizagem. Através das reflexões, pode-se concluir que quanto antes forem identificados os bloqueios que dificultam o processo de aprendizagem da criança nos primeiros anos em ambiente escolar, e com apoio da família, mas rápido pode-se obter um diagnóstico. Caberá ao psicopedagogo identificar os bloqueios que afetam o processo de aprendizagem da criança e assim traçar estratégias facilitadoras para a condução dessa dificuldade da criança de forma clara, objetiva e segura. Para isso, sugere-se novos estudos para efetivar ainda mais as práticas que discutidas no texto.
PENENTUAN PENAMPUNGAN KORBAN BANJIR BERBASIS SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS
Authors: Zulfikri Ahmad , Nugroho Adhi Santoso  , Rifki Dwi Kurniawan  
Published: May 2023

Banjir menjadi sebuah masalah tahunan yang terjadi dibeberapa wilayah di Indonesia. Evakuasi korban banjir sangat diperlukan dalam rangka meminimalisir adanya korban-korban yang berjatuhan, oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan penentuan terhadap penampungan korban banjir. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk menentukan penampungan korban banji berbasis sistem informasi geografis. Metode yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu mengacu pada penelitian kualitatif dengan studi literatur. Hasil yang didapatkan diantaranya dalam menentukan terhadap dua tahapan yaitu menganalisa determinasi zona banjir (melakukan analisa peta rupa bumi, citra landsat, data curah hujan, dan pembuatan peta buffer sungai) dan menganalisa data (analisa keruangan dan atribut). Simpulan yang dapat diambil dari penelitian ini bahwa penentuan penampungan korban banjir dengan mempergunakan Sistem Informasi Geografis mampu dilakukan dengan pembangunan database dan analisa data, dimulai dengan analisa determinan zona banjir, dan analisa data. Data tersebut yang menjadi acuan untuk menentukan arah yang efektif pada jalur evakuasi bencana banjir pada suatu wilayah tertentu.
The Role of Neurosurgeons in Policy Development: Addressing Unmet Neurosurgical Needs in Low-and-Middle Income Countries
Authors: Ham Edward , Park Kee , Egnor Michael 
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Global Neurosurgical (GNS) publications can be classified into two broad categories: 1) clinical research and 2) public health research. To date, most papers and manuscripts have been clinical in nature. However, over the past 5 years, the focus of GNS manuscripts have changed dramatically. A recent scoping review identified public health-oriented GNS manuscripts from 1999 to 2019 and categorized them by the WHO’s six Health System domains (service delivery, workforce, infrastructure, financing, information management, and governance). The objectives of this follow-up study include: 1) updating the literature search done in the scoping review and 2) discussing the importance of comprehensive policy recommendations.
Methods: We searched three databases – PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE – for GNS literature published from June 2019 (the end of previous search date) to December 2020. Afterwards, a title & abstract screening was conducted.
Results: A total of 246 references were found across the three aforementioned databases. After the title & abstract screening, 68 GNS manuscripts were identified. Although a full-text review was not conducted, this cursory search supports the notion that the GNS community is now shifting towards a more holistic, health systems-oriented approach.
One limitation to this search method is the exclusion of commentaries and policy briefs that discussed governance within GNS. For example, the study excluded the Comprehensive Policy Recommendations that have been released by the Program for Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC). The first set of recommendations were about head and spine injuries. The second set of recommendations – published at the end of 2021 – focused on policy related to the management of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
Discussion: The Comprehensive Policy Recommendations clearly highlight how neurosurgeons can influence policy development and implementation. While these publications are a step forward, it is not enough. Moving ahead, the GNS community should: 1) widely disseminate the document to all, 2) selectively distribute the document to Ministries of Health, and 3) conduct more policy-focused research. To adequately address the unmet neurosurgical needs in LMICs, collaboration is paramount. It is time for neurosurgeons to think beyond the operating room.
Advancing Relevant Research
Authors: Abdi Hodan , Boyke Andre E. , Ham Edward , Hamzah Radzi , Negida Ahmed , Rolle Myron , Ammar Adam , Park Kee B. 
Published: May 2023

The Global Neurosurgery Committee (GNC) of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) launched the Global Action Plan during the 2016 Bogota Declaration on Global Neurosurgery in Colombia in order to coordinate efforts and bring neurosurgeons around the world to address unmet neurosurgical care. The Global Action Plan contains five objectives: Amplify, Align, Advance, Assimilate and Advocate for neurosurgical care. In this paper, we present the goals and the work of the Advance team. The goal of the Advance objective was to “A. Map research output by region and themes, B. Establish one or more Global Neurosurgery research grant and/or award mechanisms, C. Advocate for Global Neurosurgery category/sections in major neurosurgery journals (3 or more by 2021), D. Establish funding mechanisms for training in future leaders in the public health practice of Global Neurosurgery (2 or more by 2021), E. Inclusion of Global Neurosurgery Sessions in major neurosurgery meetings (>75% by 2021), F. Establish a mentoring relationship between editorial board members from HIC and LMICs (>1 by 2021), and G. Establish a mentoring relationship between authors from HIC and LMICs (>1 by 2021).
Working Out of the Silo of Global Neurosurgery
Authors: Hamzah Radzi , Shlobin Nathan A. , Ip Ho Kei Yuki , Ham Edward , Negida Ahmed , Ammar Adam , Park Kee B. 
Published: May 2023

The field of global surgery has gained attention since the publication of the Lancet Commission landmark report in 2015. The authors estimated that 5 billion people worldwide do not have access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia services. The paper “Global Neurosurgery: The Unmet Need,” published in 2016, launched the modern global neurosurgery era by advocating for the system-level thinking and programs required to address limited neurosurgical care in low-resource settings.

At present, many individuals, academic institutions, governmental agencies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are involved in the global neurosurgery movement. These include the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard Medical School, Duke Global Neurology and Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Tanzania Neurosurgery Project, CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda, and the Virtue Foundation in Mongolia. Nonetheless, as global neurosurgery efforts continue to expand, it is essential to align global neurosurgery activity in order to prevent duplication of effort.

In 2019, the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) established the Global Neurosurgery Committee (GNC) to promote access to safe, affordable, and timely neurosurgical care worldwide. The GNC initially included five primary objectives – Amplify, Align, Advance, Assimilate, and Advocate – with the sixth objective, Communication, added in 2021. In this manuscript, we provide an update on the Align objective team.
Genetic Identification of Meriones spp. The Reservoir Host of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the North Western Region of Libya
Authors: نورالدين  رشيد  , صالح عمار  , احمد المبروك  , مصطفى  عبدالرحيم  , عبدالله بشين  , الطاهر الشائبي  , بدرالدين النجار  
Published: May 2023

The identification and classification of reservoir hosts of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis are very crucial towards the integrated management and control planning. Molecular techniques have been deployed and showed very sensitive and specific results to identify and differentiate rodents with great similarity in phenotypes including Meriones spp. Meriones species are very difficult to distinguish and separate according to their morphology and phenotype traits. This study was carried out in western region of Libya and three Meriones rodents were collected and their genetic identification was conducted by PCR technique using designed forward and reverse primers from Meriones spp. cytochrome b (cytb) gene sequence. This study has differentiated three haplotypes of M. shawi. with sequences similarities between samples of haplotypes were 99.13%, 99.42% and 99.71% between H1 and H2, between H1 and H3 and between H2 and H3 respectively. The current work is the first to use molecular techniques to study the genetic sequence of Meriones in Libya and has illustrated that PCR technique is powerful tool to discriminate Meriones species in western region of Libya.
Los gobiernos urbanos andaluces a finales de la Edad Media: élites caballerescas, concejo cerrado y mecanismos de representación del común
Authors: Ruiz Pilares Enrique José 
Published: May 2023

En este trabajo se analizará la formación de los grupos dirigentes de las ciudades andaluzas entre los siglos XIII y XV durante el proceso de conquista castellana. El control del cabildo por un reducido grupo de familias de origen caballeresco desde mediados del siglo XIII quedó consolidado e instituido con la creación del regimiento o concejo cerrado a comienzos del siglo XIV por Alfonso XI. A partir de este momento, el acceso a los órganos de poder estuvo reducido a familias y personajes vinculados a la vida militar, el control de destacados patrimonios agropecuarios, y, sobre todo, el favor de la monarquía y la nobleza señorial. Aunque algunos individuos y familias enriquecidas a través del comercio y la artesanía consiguieron acceder al concejo, la mayor parte, al igual que familias caballerescas de segunda fila, intentaron ocupar ciertas cuotas de poder en la ciudad a través de los oficios representativos, especialmente durante el reinado de los Reyes Católicos (1474-1516) bajo la proclama de representar al común.
El trabajo fijo-discontinuo en el sector de la agroindustria en el sureste de Europa
Authors: Melgarejo Antonio Ramírez 
Published: May 2023

Los modelos productivos de las regiones del sur de Europa han conformado históricamente mercados de trabajo locales prototípicos del capitalismo flexible, donde la eventualidad es uno de los rasgos básicos de las relaciones laborales para una parte importante de la clase trabajadora. En el enclave productivo de la Vega Alta del Segura (Región de Murcia), las relaciones salariales eventuales más estables se oficializan mediante el contrato fijo-discontinuo, especialmente en el sector productivo agrícola que es preponderante en la zona. Para satisfacer las necesidades de fuerza de trabajo en temporada alta, el empresariado recurre de forma generalizada a la contratación eventual de personas mediante Empresas de Trabajo temporal, con estas dos formas de contratación solventan la incertidumbre del reclutamiento. A partir de una investigación cualitativa y la consulta de fuentes secundarias, en el artículo se analiza principalmente la figura contractual del fijo-discontinuo y las consecuencias de su aplicación.