bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Multicultural Quality of Life: experiences of a South Australian Muslim community amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: McLaren Helen Jaqueline , Jones Michelle , Patmisari Emi 
Published: June 2023

Muslims have a strong sense of obligation in which Islam informs their ways of life. As a religious minority within Australia, these obligatory practices may not be well understood by mainstream policy, health, and welfare services. This mixed-method, cross-sectional study assessed the self-reported quality of life (QoL), worldviews, and subjective experiences of religiosity and/or cultural identity of adults from a Muslim community affiliated with the Adelaide Mosque, metropolitan South Australia. Data were collected during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI) and focus group discussions. Survey results (n = 98) showed women had lower MQLI scores than men did, and married participants had better MQLI scores than not-married did. Focus group participants (n = 18) reported feeling overwhelmed and isolated due to social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by a lack of available ‘Muslim-friendly’ social support services. While results do not represent all Muslim perspectives in Australia, they reveal a dialogic interchange between gender and matrimonial differences, and cultural variances that may exist in the concept of wellbeing. Greater opportunities for social support integrating Muslim religiosity and culture in multicultural practice, in discrete and mainstream services, would benefit this South Australian community.
ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES. MAIN TYPES AND PROSPECTS OF APPLICATION
Authors: Myrutenko P. , Listovshchyk L. 
Published: June 2023

The article considers energy storage equipment as a key element of the power supply chain. The need to accumulate energy arose at the beginning of the creation of energy networks and, with the development of technologies for the production, transmission and consumption of energy, the relevance of the creation and rational use of storage devices is growing. Quite a few types of storage devices have already been created, some of them are quite widely used, many are still at the testing stage, but have good chances for development and integration into power systems of various types. The article attempts to analyze the main types of energy storage devices, which differ from each other in the way of accumulation, energy, type of energy, storage time, accumulated power, etc. and summarizes their main characteristics in order to compare them with each other.
The results obtained in this article will allow us to pre-select a certain type of energy storage device depending on the power system that is being designed, which will make it possible to most rationally manage energy flows in the process of transmission, energy storage and its supply to the grid.
ESTUDO SOBRE SEGREGAÇÃO URBANA NO BAIRRO RESIDENCIAL JARDIM MATO GROSSO – PEDRA PRETA – MATO GROSSO
Authors: Pereira Aires José , Pereira Paulo Ricardo Silva , Oliveira Max Roberto de 
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho tem como tema o estudo sobre segregação urbana do bairro residencial Vila Jardim Mato Grosso – Pedra Preta - MT. Com objetivo a busca e a compreensão acerca do funcionamento do planejamento urbano e sua intervenção na configuração da paisagem urbana da vila através da análise na qual a mesma foi proposta. Esta parte da necessidade de observar a organização do espaço urbano da Vila Jardim Mato Grosso, surge pela necessidade das observações juntamente com a sociedade que ali convive, uma que se tem disposto todo um aparato para estruturar essa organização de forma eficiente e adequada às necessidades da localidade. Apesar disso o espaço ainda está estruturado de forma notoriamente caótica, na qual demostra problemas tanto no âmbito social, representado pela falta de infraestrutura urbana e ausência de serviços básicos entre eles, saúde, asfalto, moradia, segurança, drenagem pluvial, tratamento de esgoto, quanto ambiental o mesmo sendo observados pelas erosões, deslizamentos de terra, inundações desde seu surgimento, compactação do solo e etc. O método é o qualitativo apontando para uma pesquisa qualitativa, no método hipotético dedutivo, no que possibilitou aos sujeitos entrevistados emitirem suas opiniões sobre o tema em discussão. Para mencionar as questões, se busca responder com a presente pesquisa na qual fez-se um levantamento teórico-conceitual com embasamento nos pressupostos teóricos de diversos autores que tratam do tema abordado.
ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF ALKALOIDS AND FLAVONOIDS EXTRACTED FROM TAMARIX APHYLLA LEAVES AGAINST COMMON HUMAN PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Authors: Adnan Muhammad , Tariq Akash , Bibi Roqaia , AbdElsalam Naser M , Rehman Hazir , Murad Waheed , Ahmad Shabir , Israr Muhammad , Sabahat Sajjal , Ullah Riaz , Akber Asma , Din Jamal ud , Aziz Muhammad Abdul 
Published: June 2023

Background: Alkaloids and flavonoids are secondary metabolites extracted from different medicinal plants. Tamarix aphylla a traditionally
valuable medicinal plant; was used for the extraction of alkaloids and flavonoids in order to evaluate their antibacterial activity.
Methodology: The leaves of the plant were collected from district Kohat, Pakistan, and their alkaloids and flavonoids were extracted with ethanol
and methanol, respectively. Four bacteria i.e. Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram negative (Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were selected for the biological screening of these phyto-constituents.
Results: The concentration of alkaloids was found to be more in the leaves of Tamarix aphylla than flavonoids. The extracted phytochemicals
showed varied inhibition zones against tested bacterial isolates. Alkaloids showed highest inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus
(14±0.6 mm) followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (13±0.7 mm). Conversely, flavonoids showed the highest inhibitory affect against
Salmonella typhi (17±0.7 mm) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (14±0.7 mm). However, both extracts showed the lowest inhibitory effects
against Escherichia coli.
Conclusions: It was concluded that the alkaloids and flavonoids from Tamarix aphylla leaves have antimicrobial potential against common
human bacterial pathogens. However, flavonoids were found to be more active phytochemical against tested bacterial strains as compared to
alkaloids.
ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTICANCER ACTIVITIES OF STRYCHNOS LUCIDA R. BR.
Authors: Sarmento Nevio da Costa , Worachartcheewan Apilak , Pingaew Ratchanok , Prachayasittikul Supaluk , Ruchirawat Somsak , Prachayasittikul Virapong 
Published: June 2023

Backgroud: Strychnos lucida R. Br. (Loganiaceae), a well-known indigenous medicine in Timor Leste, has been used for the treatment of ailments
such as malaria, diarrhoea, fever, hypertension, cancer, diabetes mellitus and skin infections. Its pharmacological activity has never been reported.
The aim of this study was to determine the biological activities of S. lucida, including antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activities.
Materials and methods: The stem, stem bark, twig and leaves of S. lucida were extracted by non-polar (hexane) and polar (ethyl acetate and
methanol) solvents. Antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts against 29 microorganisms was evaluated using the agar dilution method and
antioxidant properties were determined using DPPH and SOD assays. Anticancer activity was investigated against HepG2, HuCCA-1, A549 and
MOLT-3 cell lines using the MTT and XTT assays.
Results: It was found that the hexane and ethyl acetate extracts of S. lucida selectively inhibited the growth of Gram positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis
ATCC 6633, Bacillus cereus and Streptococcus pyogenes) with MICs range of 32-128 g/mL. Antioxidant activities, radical and superoxide
scavenging properties, were observed for ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of S. lucida. Particularly, the ethyl acetate extracts selectively showed
inhibitory activity against MOLT-3 cells. Notably, the plant extracts showed the relationship between antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer
activities.
Conclusion: The findings support the medicinal usage of S. lucida.
ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC ROOT EXTRACT OF WITHANIA SOMMNIFERA AGAINST FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. CEPAE
Authors: Javaid Arshad , Akhtar Roma 
Published: June 2023

Background: Basal rot of onion (Allium cepa L.) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae is a common soil-borne disease that causes significant yield losses. Generally, synthetic fungicides are used to combat the menace which cause environmental pollution. The present study was carried out to assess the antifungal activity of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, a Solanaceous medicinal plant, against the pathogen of this disease.
Materials and Methods: Different concentrations (from 0.5 to 4%) of methanolic extract of root, stem and fruit of the test plant species were prepared and their bioactivity was assessed against the target fungal pathogen. Methanolic extract of root was further fractionated with n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and n-butanol. Different concentrations of these extracts viz. 200, 100… 3.125 mg mL-1 were prepared and assessed for their antifungal activities.
Results: Methanolic root extract exhibited the best antifungal activity causing up to 93% decrease in biomass of the fungal pathogen. n-hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions of methanolic root extract exhibited pronounced antifungal activity resulting in 46–79%, 40–73% and 35–76% reduction in fungal biomass, respectively.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that root extract of W. somnifera possesses potent antifungal constituents which can be used for the control of F. oxysporum f. sp. cepae.
EFFECT OF QIANLIE XIAOZHENG TANG, A CHINESE HERBAL DECOCTION, ON CASTRATION RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER: A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Pang Ran , Gao Xiaosong , Lu Jianxin , Zhang Yaqiang 
Published: June 2023

Background: To examine the effect of Qianlie Xiaozheng Tang (QLXZT), a Chinese herbal decoction, on treating castration resistant prostate cancer
(CRPC).
Materials and Methods: A total of 70 men with CRPC were recruited and randomly allocated into treatment groups (treated with QLXZT and
conventional therapy) or control group (treated with conventional therapy) for 12 weeks treatment. Primary endpoint was serum prostate specific
antigen (PSA) concentration. Secondary endpoints included patients' quality of life measured by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate
questionnaire, and prostate cancer-specific anxiety assessed by Memorial Anxiety Scale for Prostate Cancer.
Results: After a 12-week treatment, the PSA level in control group rose remarkably from 45.3 ± 17.0 to 76.0 ± 56.7 ng/ml (P=0.0015). By contrast,
the PSA level in treatment group did not increase significantly (P>0.05). The scores of Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate in each
domain changed significantly (P
Hybrid Vehicles: An Analysis of Efficiency and Environmental Impact
Authors: Mukhamadiev Gayrat 
Published: June 2023

This study examines the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid vehicles, focusing on their capacity to mitigate harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency. It discusses the operating principles of internal combustion engines, electric motors, inverters, and batteries used in hybrid vehicles, illustrating their key roles in improving environmental sustainability. The research analyses three power device interconnection schemes: series, mixed, and parallel, exemplified by Chevrolet Volt and Honda models respectively. The results indicate that despite high upfront costs, hybrid vehicles significantly reduce harmful emissions and fuel consumption, particularly in urban driving conditions. Furthermore, their positive environmental impact and fuel economy potentially position hybrid vehicles as future market dominants. The study highlights the importance of hybrid vehicles in mitigating climate change and calls for continued advancements and global investment in this promising technology.Highlights:

Hybrid vehicles significantly reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency, particularly beneficial in urban environments.
Three power device interconnection schemes (series, mixed, and parallel) dictate the operational characteristics and efficiency of hybrid vehicles.
Despite the initial high investment, the long-term benefits of hybrid vehicles such as lower fuel consumption and environmental impact could make them a dominant player in the future automotive market.

Keywords: Hybrid Vehicles, Internal Combustion Engine, Electric Motor, Emission Reduction, Fuel Efficiency.
The Strategy of Turn-Taking in Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
Authors: Abbar Najlaa Hayyawi 
Published: June 2023

This scientific article examines the turn-taking system and adjacency pairs in George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" to gain insights into the rules and characteristics of conversational interaction. The study aims to investigate the adoption of turn-taking rules and components in the selected texts, analyze the structure of the texts, and explore the tactics employed in written texts related to turn-taking rules, elements, preference systems, and adjacency pairs. Through a meticulous analysis of the selected texts, it is revealed that the data adheres to the criteria of the turn-taking system and includes both adjacency pairs and insertion sequences. The findings contribute to the understanding of the turn-taking theory and its application in analyzing discourse. The implications of this research highlight the importance of understanding the systematic nature of turn-taking in facilitating successful exchanges in conversations and provide valuable insights for conversation analysts, linguists, and professionals in the field of discourse analysis.
Highlights:

Analysis of turn-taking system and adjacency pairs in "Pygmalion" play.
Investigation of turn-taking rules, components, and tactics employed in written texts.
Findings demonstrate adherence to turn-taking criteria and presence of adjacency pairs and insertion sequences.

Keywords: Turn-Taking System, Adjacency Pairs, Conversation Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Pygmalion
Late Paleozoic–Cenozoic Tectonothermal Evolution of Transbaikalia: Thermochronology of the Angara–Vitim Granitoid Batholith
Authors: Travin A.V. , Buslov M.M. , Bishaev Yu.A. , Tsygankov A.A. , Mikheev E.I. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
—The tectonothermal evolution of Transbaikalia is reconstructed using U/Pb, 40Ar/39Ar, and apatite fission track thermo-chronology of samples from the Late Paleozoic Angara–Vitim granitoid batholith (AVB). Successive closure of the zircon and amphibole isotope systems provides evidence that the AVB rocks cooled down rapidly soon after crystallization and 7–4 km of rocks were denuded subsequently during an extensive late Paleozoic orogeny in southern Siberia. The isotopic system of feldspar closed in the Middle Jurassic–Early Cretaceous (170–140 Ma) after a period of tectonic stability and slow closure of the biotite isotopic system in the early Permian–Middle Jurassic (295–170 Ma). The 170–140 Ma span was the time when the Mongol–Okhotsk orogen began its evolution, and the orogeny caused denudation of ~3 km of rocks. Denudation was slow in the Paleogene–Miocene (60–5 Ma) but accelerated over the past 5 million years (a ~3–2 km thick layer) during rapid cooling of rocks and activity under a far-field effect of the India–Eurasia collision.
Predictors and consequences of subclinical renal impairment in patients with vascular disease
Authors: Somkereki Cristina , Nicoară Tunde Renata , Oprica Mădălina , Demian Liliana , Scridon Alina 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Aim: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is the most widely used biomarker of kidney function. More sensitive biomarkers may be required to detect additional predictors and consequences of kidney injury. We aimed to identify predictors and consequences of subclinical renal impairment, as reflected by the levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and cystatin C.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 71 patients with vascular disease. Demographic and anthropometric data, medical history, and ongoing drug therapy were recorded. Blood count, haemoglobin, plasma potassium, glucose, lipids, proteins, serum creatinine, uric acid, NGAL and cystatin C levels, and eGFR were evaluated. Potential predictors and consequences of increased NGAL and cystatin C levels were assessed.
Results: Hypertension, diabetes, and diuretic therapy were the only independent predictors of decreased eGFR (all p<0.05). Meanwhile, increased white blood cell count and diuretic usage were independently associated with higher NGAL and cystatin C levels, respectively, and increased uric acid levels were independently associated with higher levels of both biomarkers of kidney injury (all p<0.05). At their turn, increased NGAL and cystatin C were independently associated with lower albumin and HDL-cholesterol levels, and increased cystatin C levels were also associated with higher serum potassium (all p<0.05).
Conclusion: eGFR was associated with widely known risk factors for impaired renal function. Meanwhile, NGAL and cystatin C identified more subtle subclinical kidney injury-related hematologic and biochemical changes. These data reinforce the role of NGAL and cystatin C as biomarkers of subclinical kidney injury and predictors of subclinical kidney injury-related abnormalities.
An adaptive ml model for covid-19 diagnosis in a smart hospital environment
Authors: Duodu Nana Yaw , Benuwa Ben-Bright , Techie-Menson Henry 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic has since 2019 caused worldwide socio-economic unrest, fear, and panic among all individuals, nations, races, and continents thereby forcing governments to introduce This necessitated the integration of predictive models into the healthcare support system for effective diagnostic and prediction of Covid-19. The need for modeling existing models to provide satisfactory models, give a clear understanding of the existing model contribution and further improve these models has become significantly necessary since the lack of confidence in predictive health systems would slow the early diagnostics and detection of Covid-19 in the smart health environment and in the world at large. This study is an adaptive study to experiment with existing models to ascertain and confirm the effectiveness of the model and further attempt to improve the performance of existing models to give healthcare system designers the edge to build and increase the effectiveness of Covid-19 predictive systems in a smart hospital environment. The study model 3 separate Arthurs conducted to produce a real-time intelligent Covid-19 predictive model using dataset from the Kaggle dataset repository, which can be implemented in smart hospitals to help eliminate physical contact treatment by healthcare professionals, prevent long queues which lead to long waiting at the healthcare facility. The experimental result confirms the efficacy of the models proposed by the authors and a further moderation to implement the stacking ensemble classifier techniques outperformed the modeling studies by producing an accuracy result of 96.00% and scoring an error rate of 0.040 representing 4%, having 1% higher than previous studies which used random forest with an accuracy of 95%. The study, therefore, confirms and recommends the models by the previous Arthurs as effective predictive models for diagnosing and predicting COVID-19 in a smart hospital environment.
Increased volume of the left hippocampal dentate gyrus after 4 weeks of bright light exposure in patients with mood disorders: a randomized controlled study
Authors: Hirakawa Hirofumi , Terao Takeshi , Hatano Koji , Shirahama Masanao , Kugimiya Tsuyoshi , Kohno Kentaro , Matsuta Hiroyuki , Shimomura Tsuyoshi , Fujiki Minoru 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Bright light exposure (BL) induces neurogenesis in the rat hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG). We had previously conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which a 4-week period of BL in healthy participants resulted in increased volume of the left DG-head. This study aimed to investigate the effects of BL on the DG in patients with mood disorders. A 4-week RCT was conducted in which patients with mood disorders were randomly assigned to either a BL group (10,000 lx) or dim light exposure group (DL group; 50 lx). All patients underwent clinical assessment and magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and after the intervention. The study registration number is UMIN000019220. Our final sample included 24 patients (BL group, n = 12; DL group, n = 12). A significant effect of time and group was detected in the volumes of the left DG-head (F (1, 62.9) = 11.6, partial η2 = 0.35, p = 0.003) and left DG-total (left DG-total = left DG-head + left DG-body; [F (1, 86.8) = 6.5, partial η2 = 0.23, p = 0.02]). Additionally, the BL group demonstrated a significant increase in the volume of the left DG-head (95% CI: -5.4 to -1.6, d = 1.2, p = 0.002) and left DG-total (95% CI: -6.3 to -1.5, d = 1.06, p = 0.005) as well as a positive correlation between the percentage change in the volume of the left DG-total and the percentage change in the scores of the mood visual analogue scale (r = 0.58, p = 0.04). In conclusion, our study results suggest that compared to DL, BL leads to a significantly greater increase in the left DG volume in patients with mood disorders. This increase in the left DG volume may be associated with mood improvement in the patients.
Treatment of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in infants' maxillofacial regions with local, accurate administration of urea combined with methylprednisolone
Authors: Hu Guangzhen , Dong Changxian , Cheng Mengyin , Huang Jing , Tian Xiaoqi , Liu Tingting 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Infantile hemangioma is a common vascular tumor of infants. Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is a rear but dangerous type of hemangioma. The present study analyzed the therapeutic and side effects of local administration of urea combined with methylprednisolone for the treatment of KMS in the maxillofacial region of infants. A retrospective study was conducted on the KMS patients in the department from July 2012 to September 2020. A total of 14 cases of KMS in infants’ maxillofacial region were treated with local injection of 40% urea solution and methylprednisone after the external carotid artery ligation. After 6–36 months of follow-up, 13 out of 14 cases were cured and 1 case was improved. During treatment, 2 cases relapsed and were treated continuously with local injection of urea for 6–10 more days. High efficacy and satisfactory recovery were observed in all cases after 1–2 months of treatment. No death or serious side effect occurred in the 14 cases. External carotid artery catheterization with urea and methylprednisolone injection is effective for the treatment of maxillofacial Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in infants. Careful postoperative observation and management of tube placement are important for the success of catheterization treatment.