bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quantitative analysis of choroidal alterations in thyroid eye disease using swept-source OCT
Authors: Dai Yining , Wang Kailu , Zheng Dongping , Li Guangxu , Wang Kang , Wang Xin , Sun Bin 
Published: July 2023

Purpose:To investigate choroidal alterations in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and compare them with age-matched healthy controls.Methods:SS-OCT scans were performed to obtain quantitative measurements of choroidal parameters. Mean choroidal thickness (MCT), choroidal vessel volume (CVV), choroidal stroma volume (CSV), choroidal vascularity index (CVI), and choroidal stroma-to-vessel volume ratio (CSVR) were calculated and compared between TED and control eyes.Results:TED eyes exhibited significantly higher MCT (276.25 ± 58.75 μmvs. 236.86 ± 45.02 μm,p&lt; 0.001), CVV (21.46 ± 5.10 mm3vs. 18.14 ± 3.83 mm3,p= 0.001), and CSV (13.86 ± 2.80 mm3vs. 11.44 ± 2.17 mm3,p&lt; 0.001) compared to control eyes. However, there were no significant differences in CVI (0.61 ± 0.02vs. 0.61 ± 0.03,p= 0.838) or CSVR (0.65 ± 0.05vs. 0.64 ± 0.07,p= 0.345) between the two groups.Conclusion:SS-OCT effectively differentiated TED eyes from normal eyes based on choroidal alterations. The increased MCT, CVV, and CSV in TED suggest both dilated choroidal vasculature and expanded choroidal stroma. These findings highlight the potential of SS-OCT as an adjunctive imaging tool for the assessment of TED.
Association between anemia-related biomarkers and the adequacy of peritoneal dialysis in Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Li Jia-Lin , Cai Zhen , Zhao Jing , Zhu Xiang-Gang , Li Qian , Li Yan-Shuang , Liu Meng-Chao , Cui Fang-Qiang , Zhao Wen-Jing , Niu Wen-Quan 
Published: July 2023

Objectives: The study aimed to examine the association of three anemia-related biomarkers with the adequacy of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).Methods: This study included 127 PD patients. The total Kt/V urea (Kt/V) was calculated according to the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines. All patients were classified into two groups based on Kt/V, viz., adequate (Kt/V ≥1.7) and inadequate (Kt/V &lt;1.7) groups. Effect sizes are expressed as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence interval (CI).Results: After adjusting for age, gender, hypertension, diabetes, and PD duration, 20 g/L increment in hemoglobin (Hgb) was observed to significantly reduce the risk of inadequate PD by 19% (OR; 95% CI; P: 0.81; 0.70 to 0.95; 0.009), 5 g/L increment in the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) by 7% (0.93; 0.88 to 0.98; 0.009), and 5% increment in transferrin saturation (TS) by 23% (0.77; 0.64 to 0.94; 0.012). The gender-specific nomogram model was constructed by incorporating three significant anemia-related biomarkers and convenient influencing factors, and the prediction accuracy was good (concordance index (C-index): 0.686 for men and 0.825 for women).Conclusion: Our findings indicate that the deterioration of three anemia-related biomarkers (Hgb, MCHC, and TS) can precipitate the development of inadequate PD in Chinese patients with CKD.
Variation in seed properties and germination capabilities among populations of the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus L. (Asteraceae)
Authors: Malka Sahar , Eizenberg Hanan , Matzrafi Maor 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionParthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) is an invasive weed species that has invaded over 50 countries worldwide. It was first detected in 1980 at Tirat-Zvi, in eastern-northern Israel. In recent years, there has been an increasing concern over the spread of this weed in agricultural and non-agricultural habitats across the country. However, very little is known about the biology of P. hysterophorus and its variation among populations.MethodsSeeds collected from five locations across Israel were germinated and plants were grown in pollen-proof cages under uniform conditions to produce the progeny populations. Spatial parameters, weight and germination under different environmental conditions were recorded for field and progeny populations.ResultsSeeds originating from field populations were significantly smaller and lighter than seeds of the progeny populations. Germination occurred in the range of 10°C to 30°C (To ranges from 19°C to 22.3°C, Tb ranged from 9°C to 15°C, Tc ranged from 24 ℃ to 30.5°C), depending on generation and population. A water potential-based model was developed to estimate germination under different soil water content using specific parameters (b - slope, d - upper limit, e - infliction point). The model suggests a correlation between germination and water potential. Indeed, reduced germination was recorded for the lower water potentials especially for the progeny populations. Spatial parameters, weight and germination under different environmental conditions were recorded for field and progeny populations.DiscussionWe identified differences in seed size and weight, germination under different temperatures, and osmotic potential among P. hysterophorus Israeli populations. Differences across generations may arise due to the transgenerational effects. Our results, may shed light on the germination abilities of P. hysterophorus populations and provide vital insight into understanding the invasive capabilities of this highly noxious weed.
The stability of perennial grasses mediates the negative impacts of long-term warming and increasing precipitation on community stability in a desert steppe
Authors: Lv Guangyi , He Mengting , Wang Chengjie , Wang Zhanyi 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundDesert steppe, as an ecotone between desert and grassland, has few species and is sensitive to climate change. Climate change alters species diversity and the stability of functional groups, which may positively or negatively affect community stability. However, the response of plant community stability in the desert steppe to experimental warming and increasing precipitation remains largely unexplored.MethodsIn a factorial experiment of warming and increasing precipitation for five to seven years (ambient precipitation (P0), ambient precipitation increased by 25% and 50% (P1 and P2), ambient temperature (W0), ambient temperature increased by 2°C and 4°C (W1 and W2)), we estimated the importance value (IV) of four functional groups (perennial grasses, semi-shrubs, perennial forbs and annual herbs), species diversity and community stability.ResultsCompared to W0P0, the IV of perennial grasses was reduced by 37.66% in W2P2, whereas the IV of perennial forbs increased by 48.96%. Although increasing precipitation and experimental warming significantly altered species composition, the effect on species diversity was insignificant (P &gt; 0.05). In addition, increasing precipitation and experimental warming had a significant negative impact on community stability. The stability of perennial grasses significantly explained community stability.ConclusionOur results suggest that the small number of species in desert steppe limits the contribution of species diversity to regulating community stability. By contrast, maintaining high stability of perennial grasses can improve community stability in the desert steppe.
Unmet needs for modern contraceptive methods among sexually active adolescents and young women in Togo: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Authors: Alidou Smaila , Dahourou Lucien Désiré , Dah Ter Tiero Elias , Sogo Armel , Kenao Tchasso Serge , Yehadji Dègninou , Meda Nicolas , Ekouevi Didier Koumavi 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundThe unmet need for modern contraceptives among sexually active adolescent and young women (AYW) in Africa contributes to high morbidity and mortality. To investigate the prevalence of unmet need for modern contraceptives and its associated factors among AYW in Togo, we performed a secondary analysis of data from the MICS-62017 survey.MethodWe extracted data from sexually active AYW aged 15–24  years for the analysis and used multi-level logistic regression models to identify factors associated with unmet need for modern contraceptives.ResultsAmong the AYW, the median age was 20  years. The prevalence of unmet need for modern contraceptives was 27.02%. Factors that increased the likelihood of having unmet need for contraceptives included being in the “Poor” or “Middle” quintile of household wealth, aged 20–24  years, and completing primary or secondary education. Living in a household headed by a woman and having a household head aged 19–38, 39–58, or greater than 78  years decreased the likelihood of unmet need for modern contraceptives.ConclusionThe study highlights the high-unmet need for modern contraceptives among sexually active AYW in Togo and emphasizes the importance of addressing individual and household/community factors to improve their sexual and reproductive health. Interventions such as increasing AYW awareness, providing social marketing campaigns in schools, and targeting men-headed households could help promote modern contraceptive use and improve the sexual and reproductive health of AYW in Togo.
Investigating the aftermath of the Türkiye 2023 earthquake: exploring post-disaster uncertainty among Syrian migrants using social network analysis with public health approach
Authors: Aktuna Gamze , Bahar-Özvarış Şevkat 
Published: July 2023

ObjectivesOn February 6th, 2023, a doublet earthquake struck Türkiye, impacting more than 15 million people including migrants, and resulting in over 50,000 deaths. The Syrian migrants experience multiple uncertainties in their daily lives which are further compounded by multifaceted challenges of the post-disaster environment. Social media was used intensively and with impunity in this environment and thereby provides a window into the explicit and implicit dynamics of daily life after a disaster. We aimed to explore how a post-disaster environment potentially generates new uncertainties or exacerbating pre-existing ones for migrants through social media analysis with an indirect perspective, in the context of 2023-Earthquake in Türkiye and Syrian migrants.MethodsSocial network analysis was used to analyze Twitter-data with the hashtags ‘Syrian’ and ‘earthquake’ during a 10-day period beginning on March 22nd, 2023. We calculated network metrics, including degree-values and betweenness-centrality and clustered the network to understand groups. We analyzed a combination of 27 tweets with summative content analysis using a text analysis tool, to identify the most frequently used words. We identified the main points of each tweet and assessed these as possible contributors to post-disaster uncertainty among migrants by using inductive reasoning.ResultsThere were 1918 Twitter users, 274 tweets, 124 replies and 1726 mentions. Discussions about Syrian migrants and earthquakes were established across various groups (ngroups(edges &gt; 15)= 16). Certain users had a greater influence on the overall network. The nine most frequently used words were included under uncertainty-related category (nmost_frequently_used_words= 20); ‘aid, vote, house, citizen, Afghan, illegal, children, border, and leave’. Nine main points were identified as possible post-disaster uncertainties among migrants.ConclusionThe post-disaster environment has the potential to exacerbate existing uncertainties, such as being an undocumented migrant, concerns about deportation and housing, being or having a child, inequality of rights between being a citizen and non-citizen, being in minority within minority, political climate of the host nation and access to education or to generate new ones such equitable distribution of aid, which can lead to poor health outcomes. Recognizing the possible post-disaster uncertainties among migrants and addressing probable underlying factors might help to build more resilient and healthy communities.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl Transformation, Peroxidase and Oxidase Activities of Fungi and Bacteria Isolated from a Historically Contaminated Site
Authors: Maucourt Flavien , Doumèche Bastien , Chapulliot David , Vallon Laurent , Nazaret Sylvie , Fraissinet-Tachet Laurence 
Published: July 2023

Causing major health and ecological disturbances, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants still recovered all over the world. Microbial PCB biotransformation is a promising technique for depollution, but the involved molecular mechanisms remain misunderstood. Ligninolytic enzymes are suspected to be involved in many PCB transformations, but their assessments remain scarce. To further inventory the capabilities of microbes to transform PCBs through their ligninolytic enzymes, we investigated the role of oxidase and peroxidase among a set of microorganisms isolated from a historically PCB-contaminated site. Among 29 isolated fungi and 17 bacteria, this work reports for the first time the PCB-transforming capabilities from fungi affiliated to Didymella, Dothiora, Ilyonectria, Naganishia, Rhodoturula, Solicoccozyma, Thelebolus and Truncatella genera and bacteria affiliated to Peribacillus frigotolerans, Peribacillus muralis, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus toyonensis, Pseudarthrobacter sp., Pseudomonas chlororaphis, Erwinia aphidicola and Chryseobacterium defluvii. In the same way, this is the first report of fungal isolates affiliated to the Dothiora maculans specie and Cladosporium genus that displayed oxidase (putatively laccase) and peroxidase activity, respectively, enhanced in the presence of PCBs (more than 4-fold and 20-fold, respectively, compared to controls). Based on these results, the observed activities are suspected to be involved in PCB transformation.
A Study on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Budgets in a Polyculture System of Oreochromis niloticus, Aristichthys nobilis, and Cherax quadricarinatus
Authors: Liu Banghui , Zhang Kai , Wang Guangjun , He Xugang 
Published: July 2023

Polyculture is an effective way to achieve efficient utilization of nutrient resources in high-density intensive aquaculture systems. In order to study the optimal culture mode of Oreochromis niloticu, Aristichthys nobilis, and Cherax quadricarinatus, the budget of nitrogen and phosphorus in various polyculture systems (CH, CHC1, CHC2, CHC3) was studied with land-based enclosures. The results showed that all the three polyculture systems had higher total yields of cultured animals than the control group (two polyculture systems) (p < 0.05). The co-cultured organisms absorbed artificial feed or organic matter (such as plankton and sediment) from the polyculture system to different degrees. Feed was the main input of nitrogen (98.22–98.33%) and phosphorus (99.43–99.56%) in all systems. Considering the N and P outputs, 46.64–64.58% and 81.60–84.79%, respectively, accumulated in the sediment, and 34.43–52.55% and 14.89–17.30% of the N and P outputs, respectively, were harvested by aquaculture organisms. The pollution production coefficients of TN and TP in the O. niloticus polyculture ponds were 5.35–6.26 g/m2 and 1.17–1.61 g/m2, respectively. The TN production coefficients of O. niloticus and the ternary polyculture groups (CHC1, CHC2, and CHC3) were lower than that of the control group (CH). The TP production coefficients showed the opposite pattern. The N and P utilization efficiencies in the group with the optimal ratio of O. niloticus, A. nobilis, and C. quadricarinatus (4, 0.15, and 3 ind/m2, respectively) were 2.56–12.82% and 6.62–11.03% higher, respectively, compared with those of the other groups. The N utilization efficiency was effectively improved in this group with the optimum stocking density for the polyculture systems, resulting in improved ecological efficiency and economic benefits.
KINERJA IMPLEMENTASI PERDA NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2017 TENTANG PENGELOLAAN BUMDES DALAM MENGHADAPI PANDEMI COVID-19 (STUDI KASUS DI DESA LOROK KECAMATAN INDRALAYA UTARA KABUPATEN OGAN ILIR)
Authors: Junaidi Junaidi , Ghoffar Rizky , Mirani Dwi , Ermanovida Ermanovida 
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini berujuan untuk mengidentifikasi Kinerja Implementasi Perda Nomor 2 Tahun 2017 tentang Tata Cara Pembentukan dan Pengelolaan BUMDes pada masa Pandemi Covid 19 dan untuk memetakan Faktor-faktor lingkungan kebijakan yang mempengaruhi Implementasinya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitaif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Kasus yang diambil adalah BUMDes Lorok Gemilang yang berlokasi Pada Desa Lorok Kecamatan Indralaya Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kinerja Implementasi kebijakan Perda Nomor 2 Tahun 2017 tentang Tata Cara Pembentukan dan Pengelolaan BUMDes sudah berjalan dengan baik. Dilihat dari aspek Cakupan, ada 4 jenis jenis Unit Usaha BUMDES yang telah ada sebelum dan sesudah Masa Pandemi Copid 19 yaitu PAM Pasimnas, Pasar Desa, Sewa Tenda, dan Sewa Mobil. Dari spek Ketepatan layanan berbagai jenis usaha BUMDes yang dibentuk sudah mengacu pada Perda dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan potensi Desa Lorok. Dari aspek Akuntabilitas, kegiatan pengelolaan BUMdes sudah dapat dipertanggungjawabkan kepada masyarakat. Dari Aspek Kesesuaian program dengan kebutuhan, semua jenis Unit Usaha BUMDes yang aktif saat ini sudah menjawab kebutuhan dan harapan Pemerintah Desa Lorok dan Masyarakat Desa Lorok. Adapun faktor lingkungan kebijakan yang mempengaruhi Kinerja Implementasi adala Kepentingan Aktor Pendorong Pendirian dan Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN LEMBAGA KOMUNIKASI PERDESAAN
Authors: Suwarlan Erlan , Suparman Agus Nurulsyam , Vestikowati Endah , Endah Kiki 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAK

Pengembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di tingkat perdesaan, salah satunya bisa diperankan oleh Lembaga Komunikasi Perdesaan. Namun, hingga saat ini implementasi kebijakan pengembangan dan pemberdayaan lembaga komunikasi perdesaan di Kabupaten Ciamis belum optimal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis Implementasi Kebijakan Pengembangan dan Pemberdayaan Lembaga Komunikasi Perdesaan di Kabupaten Ciamis. Metode kualitatif digunakan untuk mengeksplorasi informasi guna memperoleh kejelasan makna dari setiap peran yang ditunjukkan oleh para aktor dalam pelaksanaan kebijakan. Pengujian keabsahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembentukan kelompok informasi masyarakat masih jauh dari ideal. Koordinasi lintas sektor dan aktor pun belum berjalan baik, kondisi ini memperlambat terbentuknya kelompok informasi masyarakat yang ada di desa-desa. Dukungan anggaran daerah masih sangat minim, termasuk komitmen desa untuk memberi anggaran pun sangat minim. Ketersediaan peralatan pun masih sangat terbatas. Selain dari itu, pemahaman aparatur, khususnya jajaran pemerintahan desa belum seutuhnya paham terhadap regulasi yang mengatur tentang Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat. Rendahnya pemahaman ini berimplikasi terhadap rendahnya perkembangan dan eksistensi kelompok informasi masyarakat yang ada di desa-desa.

Kata Kunci: Implementasi Kebijakan, Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat, Organisasi, Interpretasi, Aplikasi.
NILAI PERUSAHAAN YANG DIPENGARUHI OLEH LIKUIDITAS DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL (Survey Pada Perusahaan Sektor Barang Konsumsi Primer Yang Terdaftar Pada Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2017-2021)
Authors: Widayanti Anisa , Suhayati Ely 
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar nilai perusahaan dipengaruhi oleh likuiditas dan kepemilikan institusional pada perusahaan Sektor Barang Konsumsi Primer yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2017-2021. Masalah yang terjadi pada perusahaan sektor Barang Konsumsi Primer adalah menurunnya nilai perusahaan walaupun likuiditas dan kepemilikan institusional mengalami peningkatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 43 perusahaan Sektor Barang Konsumsi Primer yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2017-2021 dengan lama pengamatan 5 tahun, sehingga total unit analisis sebanyak 215. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah regrsi linier berganda, koefisien determinasi, koefisien korelasi, dan Uji-T. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Likuiditas berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan arah positif, dan (2) kepemilikan institusional berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan arah positif.
The Effect of Professional Skepticism and Professional Ethics on Fraud Detectors (Survey of Public Accounting Firms in the City of Bandung)
Authors: Surtikanti Surtikanti , Anggadini Sri Dewi , Aprilia Canda 
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine how much influence Professional Skepticism and Professional Ethics have on Fraud Detection in 13 Public Accounting Firms in Bandung. The method used in this research is descriptive and verification method with a quantitative approach. The data source used is primary data with data collection techniques carried out by survey methods through questionnaires to 40 auditors at 13 Public Accounting Firms in Bandung. The data analysis method used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis which is tested using SPSS 23.0 for Windows software. The results of this study indicate that Professional Skepticism and Professional Ethics have an effect on Fraud Detection.

Keywords: Professional Skepticism, Professional Ethics, and Fraud Detection
PERILAKU IBU DALAM MEMILIH DUKUN BAYI SEBAGAI PENOLONG PERSALINAN PADA KOMUNITAS SUKU TALANG MAMAK TAHUN 2022
Authors: Martilova Dona , Hayati Susani 
Published: July 2023

Indragiri Hulu Regency has indigenous people, namely the Talang Mamak Tribe Community. The largest community of the Talang Mamak tribe is in Rakit Kulim District. Based on the data, it was found that in 2018 there were 2 cases, in 2019 there were 2 cases, in 2020 there was 1 case, and in 2021 there was 1 case. Of all the cases of maternal death, the history of delivery assistance was assisted by a traditional birth attendant. This study aims to explore the behavior of mothers in choosing a traditional birth attendant in the Talang Mamak tribe community in 2022. This research is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Methods of data collection through indepth interviews using interview guidelines.The selection of informants was carried out purposefully. The informants in this study consisted of 5 main informants who gave birth with criteria for a history of childbirth assisted by a traditional birth attendant in the last 6 months, as well as 3 supporting informants: a health center midwife and village staff. The results of the study show that the behavior of mothers seeking childbirth assistance is related to knowledge, customs and traditions, beliefs, distance, and economy. It is suggested to the public health centre to carry out outreach and training on the partnership of traditional birth attendants again so that midwives and traditional birth attendants can become partners so that delivery assistance with health workers can be achieved.