bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Identification of potential risk factors for recurrent outbreaks of Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) in poultry farms of Bogra District, Bangladesh in 2015
Authors: Islam SK Shaheenur , Akhter AHM Taslima , Sufian Md Abu , Hossain Md Mehedi , Chakma Shovon 
Published: July 2023

An outbreak investigation was conducted in poultry farms of two Upazilas (Bograsadar & Sherpur) of Bogra district of Bangladesh to identify potential risk factors associated with occurrence of Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)/Gumboro during February-March 2015. A total of 75 farms were recruited under a cross-sectional study of which 40% (n=30) ‘infected farms’ and 60% (n=45) ‘non infected farms’ from the 2 Upazilas. The infected farms were included from active and passive surveillance data of two Upazila Livestock Offices and District Veterinary Hospital (DVH), Bogra. The non-infected farms were included by convenient sampling technique from the same areas of the two Upazila. The data were collected from the poultry farms using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. A total of 75 farmers were interviewed of which 87% (n=67) male farmers, 11% (n=8) female farmers with an average age of 38(±9) years. Sixty percent (n=45) famers were rearing Sonali type of bird with a flock size 1554(±745) and 40% (n=30) farmers with broiler type of bird with a farm size 828(±263). Among the infected farms, 86.67% (n=26) farms were infected in Sadar Upazila and 13.37% (n=4) farms infected in Sherpur Upazila. The case fatality rate in Broiler and Sonali were 47.47%, 30.32% respectively with an average 33.26%. The study found that 26.67% (n=20) farms had practiced daily disinfection and 34.67% (n= 26) farms did not allow visitors in the farms. The potential risk factors relating to biosecurity aspects were found significant in this study at level of p≤0.05, were, “not practicing all in all out”(OR= 11.15, 95% CI= 2.03-61.16, p= 0.006), “not practicing cleaning and disinfection daily”(OR=7.92, 95% CI=1.2-52.28, p=0.03), “having partial netting of the farm” (OR= 36.97, 95% CI= 3.40-402.40, p=0.003) along with “inappropriate gap between two production cycle” (OR= 15.40, 95% CI= 2.27-99.57, p=0.005). The results from PE presented that good quality chicks (DOCs), farm bio-security, detection of antibody titerat day 1 in conjunction with implementing proper vaccination schedule to be followed for successful IBD prevention and control at the farm level. In conclusion, proper bio-security measures with strict vaccination protocol should be maintained mandatorily to control of IBD at the poultry farm in this district.
Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2016, 1 (2), 182-189
PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DALAM PENERAPAN LITERASI DIGITAL PADA GURU DI ERA 4.0
Authors: Rahayu Rifani , Andri Seno , . Mayarni 
Published: July 2023

This research is motivated by the lack of teacher expertise in the use of technology, and the lack of technological facilities in developing digital potential for teachers, research and assessment at SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru. In the teaching and learning process there are still some teachers who have difficulty in using technology. Some teachers are not fully able to use devices or facilities to support learning activities such as Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, and others. The availability of technological facilities and infrastructure is still not available, causing obstacles in the development of teacher competence. The purpose of this study is to explain the efforts to develop human resources in the application of digital literacy to teachers at SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru and to analyze the inhibiting factors for developing human resources in the application of digital literacy to teachers at SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru. The type of research chosen is qualitative research with a descriptive case study approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study found that the development of human resources in the application of digital literacy to teachers at SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru in terms of motivation, personality and skill criteria was not optimal.Abstrak Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi kurangnya keahlian guru dalam penggunaan teknologi, dan minimnya fasilitas teknologi dalam mengembangkan potensi digital pada guru, penelitian dan pengkajian pada SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru. Dalam proses belajar mengajar masih ada beberapa guru yang kesulitan dalam menggunakan teknologi. Beberapa guru belum sepenuhnya mampu menggunakan perangkat atau fasilitas untuk penunjang kegiatan pembelajaran seperti Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, dan lain-lain. Masih belum tersedianya sarana dan prasarana teknologi sehingga menimbulkan kendala dalam pengembangan kompetensi guru. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan upaya pengembangan sumber daya manusia dalam penerapan literasi digital pada guru SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru serta menganalisis faktor penghambat pengembangan sumber daya manusia dalam penerapan literasi digital pada guru SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian yang dipilih adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus yang bersifat deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pengembangan sumber daya manusia dalam penerapan literasi digital pada guru SD Negeri 90 Pekanbaru ditinjau dari kriteria motivasi, kepribadian dan keterampilan adalah belum maksimal.
KURIKULUM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB TUJUAN KHUSUS PROBLEMATIKA DESAIN DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DI UIN SUNAN AMPEL SURABAYA
Authors: Nuruddin Ahmad , Taufiq Mirwan Akhmad 
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the approach used in the Arabic learning system at State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya, so that it can identify the problems in language learning that need to be addressed to date. Because the problems in language learning must continue to be evaluated so that they can achieve the objectives in learning Arabic at State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya. In this study using a qualitative method presented descriptively with a type of case study in the Arabic language learning system in an intensive program shaded by the Language Development Center (P2B). Data collection techniques used in this study are participatory observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique is done by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study found some design problems and their implementation in State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya which included: (1) Lack of focus on learning objectives. (2) The initial ability test of students is not in accordance with the Arabic language ability test that should be. (3) Short learning time with the material and the target of achieving too much material. (4) Inadequate facilities and facilities. So from this research the researcher provides a solution to overcome some design problems in learning Arabic at State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya.Â Keywords: Arabic language learning, special purpose, communicative
KORELASI ANTARA KEMAMPUAN MENGHAFAL AL-QUR’AN DENGAN EFISIENSI PEMAHAMAN MAKNA KOSAKATA PADA SANTRI PONDOK PESANTREN WALISONGO JOMBANG
Authors: El Zamzama Munfa'ati 
Published: July 2023

Salah satu komponen utama bahasa Arab adalah kosa kata karena bahasa merupakan rangkaian kosa kata. Begitu juga dengan Al-Qur'an yang ayat-ayatnya merupakan rangkaian kosa kata sehingga penghafal Al-Qur'an lebih mudah untuk dihafal jika menguasai kosa kata tersebut dengan baik. Dapat dikatakan bahwa hafiz memiliki salah satu aset terpenting dalam menghafal Al-Qur'an, yang akan mengarahkan hafiz Al-Qur'an untuk memahami maknanya sehingga membuat ayat-ayat tersebut terjebak dalam ingatan untuk jangka waktu yang lebih lama dari pada yang lain. hanya menghafal tanpa. Tahu artinya sama sekali. Adapun pertanyaan penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) Bagaimana kemampuan menghafal Al-Qur’an santri Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Jombang (2) Bagaimana efisiensi hafalan Al-Qur’an Pemahaman makna kosakata dari ayat-ayat yang dihafal oleh santri Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Jombang (3) Bagaimana hubungan antara kemampuan menghafal Al-Qur’an dengan efisiensi pemahaman makna kosakata pada santri Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Jombang?
Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah: Peneliti disini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Prosedur pertama yang dilakukan peneliti adalah melakukan observasi awal di Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Jombang. Kemudian peneliti mengembangkan sistem alat tes, angket dan wawancara. Alat tes dan angket akan dibagikan kepada Serta melakukan wawancara dengan mahasiswa dan dosen untuk menyempurnakan penelitian.
Adapun hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara statistik terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kemampuan menghafal Al-Qur’an dengan kemampuan kosa kata di Pondok Pesantren Walisongo Jombang dengan hasil uji korelasi Spearman sebesar 0,863 (positif), maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara kedua variabel X dan Y.
Kata Kunci: Kosa Kata, Bahasa Arab.
El puente de Villanueva de la Reina sobre el Guadalquivir (Jaén). Diseño estructural y constructivo de una obra histórica de hormigón armado
Authors: Burgos-Núñez Antonio 
Published: July 2023

En la parte central de la provincia de Jaén, sobre una carretera poco transitada, se localiza un puente histórico de hormigón armado. Fue construido a principios del siglo XX y todavía se mantiene en uso en nuestros días. Este puente tiene una configuración insólita, estando formado por tramos rectos de vigas trianguladas de hormigón armado. A pesar de ser una obra muy original, relevante para la Historia de la Ingeniería en España, su conocimiento hasta ahora era limitado
En el presente artículo se hace una introducción a su historia y se describe técnicamente su configuración y las particularidades de sus elementos, a partir de una revisión global en la que se incluyen los planteamientos de diseño originales y las modificaciones introducidas durante su ejecución.
EVALUATION OF HALAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN WEST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE (STUDY AT TOURISM DEPARTMENT)
Authors: Malindir Gaston Otto , Rahman Zainul 
Published: July 2023

Permasalahan di lapangan menunjukan bahwa upaya pengembangan pasar wisata halal terus di masifkan di Indonesia, akan tetapi pada dasarnya belum dicanangkan standar baku terkait pengaturan konsep halal untuk berbagai destinasi wisata yang ada, baik restoran, sauna, spa, penginapan, maskapai penerbangan, biro perjalanan atau yang lainnya. Di sisi lain, hadir rasa skeptis masyarakat terkait konsep wisata halal yang dinilai tidak dapat menjamin kaum marginal serta berkenaan dengan alat politik identitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi pengembangan pariwisata halal di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat dijalankan. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yakni studi pustaka dan studi lapangan yang meliputi observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu melalui reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dalam proses implementasi kebijakan wisata halal di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat, terdapat beberapa kendala yang berimplikasi pada kurang maksimalnya penerapan kebijakan tersebut. Adapun beberapa kendala tersebut ialah sebagai berikut: 1) Polemik kebijakan wisata halal di tatanan masyarakat, 2) berkurangnya kegiatan sosialisasi dan branding, terakhir 3) bencana alam dan pandemi Covid-19. Berdasarkan kajian yang ditempuh dalam evaluasi program wisata halal Nusa Tenggara Barat, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa program yang dicanangkan tersebut belum mampu untuk secara penuh mencapai target atau visi awal. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan adanya inovasi dan evaluasi untuk memperbaiki beberapa kelemahan dalam implementasi program pariwisata halal Nusa Tenggara Barat kedepannya.
Kata kunci; Evaluasi, Strategi Pengembangan, Pariwisata Halal
Problems solving in orthokeratology lens fitting
Authors: Zhabina O. A. 
Published: July 2023

Orthokeratology (OK) is a therapy aimed at correcting refractive errors by briefly changing a curvature of the corneal surface through the programmed use of rigid gas permeable reverse geometry contact lenses.The method is currently widespread, especially in children, because of the number of advantages, and has also proved to be an effective way to slow progression of myopia.In this article it is discussed the difficulties encountered in the process of fitting orthokeratology contact lenses (OK-lens) by specialists with different training levels as well as the reasons of difficulties. Recommendations are given on how to avoid these problems and how to solve them in order to make the fitting of OK-lens more effective and comfortable for both the practitioner and the patient and to ensure their safe use.
Production profile of lipid mediators in conjunctival lavage fluid in allergic and infectious conjunctivitis in guinea pigs
Authors: Hayashi Akane , Kobayashi Koji , Nakamura Tatsuro , Nagata Nanae , Murata Takahisa 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionConjunctivitis is a major ocular disease classified into allergic or infectious. The pathological features of conjunctivitis are not fully understood despite its high morbidity rate; thus, its differentiation can be difficult.Materials and methodsWe used ovalbumin-induced allergic conjunctivitis and lipopolysaccharide-induced infectious conjunctivitis models of guinea pigs. Both models showed conjunctival swelling. Histological studies revealed that numerous eosinophils infiltrated the conjunctiva in the allergic model, whereas neutrophils infiltrated the conjunctiva in the infectious model. We collected conjunctival lavage fluid (COLF) and comprehensively analyzed lipid production using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.ResultsCOLF showed increase of 20 and 12 lipid species levels in the allergic and infectious models, respectively. Specifically, the levels of a major allergic mediator, prostaglandin D2 and its three metabolites and several cytochrome P450-catalyzed lipids increased in the allergic model. In the infectious model, the levels of prostaglandin E2 and 8-iso-prostaglandin E2 increased, indicating tissue inflammation. Moreover, the level of 12-oxo-eicosatetraenoic acid, a lipoxygenase metabolite, increased in the infectious model.ConclusionThese differences in lipid production in the COLF reflected the pathological features of allergic and infectious conjunctivitis.
Stability analysis and evaluation of surrounding rock of ultra-deep shaft under complicated geological conditions
Authors: Hou Kuikui , Zhu Mingde , Hao Yingjie , Yin Yantian , An Long 
Published: July 2023

The construction of deep underground engineering is greatly influenced by complex geological conditions such as high stress, faults, and fracture zones, which significantly affects the stability of the project. Taking the construction of 1,915-m-deep shaft in Sanshandao Gold Mine as the engineering background, which passes through many different strata and multiple fracture zones, the stability evaluation and failure zone prediction during its excavation under the influence of high stress, uneven strata, and fault structure are studied. Results show that the range of the failure zone increases significantly when the shaft passes through the fracture zone or different lithologies, and the maximum depth is 5.28 m. When the distance between the rock mass in the borehole and the excavation face is greater than 48 m, the disturbance superposition effect basically disappears. This paper provides theoretical and data support for the design and construction of the kilometer-deep shaft in Sanshandao Gold Mine.
Feature selection and association rule learning identify risk factors of malnutrition among Ethiopian schoolchildren
Authors: Russel William A. , Perry Jim , Bonzani Claire , Dontino Amanda , Mekonnen Zeleke , Ay Ahmet , Taye Bineyam 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionPrevious studies have sought to identify risk factors for malnutrition in populations of schoolchildren, depending on traditional logistic regression methods. However, holistic machine learning (ML) approaches are emerging that may provide a more comprehensive analysis of risk factors.MethodsThis study employed feature selection and association rule learning ML methods in conjunction with logistic regression on epidemiological survey data from 1,036 Ethiopian school children. Our first analysis used the entire dataset and then we reran this analysis on age, residence, and sex population subsets.ResultsBoth logistic regression and ML methods identified older childhood age as a significant risk factor, while females and vaccinated individuals showed reduced odds of stunting. Our machine learning analyses provided additional insights into the data, as feature selection identified that age, school latrine cleanliness, large family size, and nail trimming habits were significant risk factors for stunting, underweight, and thinness. Association rule learning revealed an association between co-occurring hygiene and socio-economical variables with malnutrition that was otherwise missed using traditional statistical methods.DiscussionOur analysis supports the benefit of integrating feature selection methods, association rules learning techniques, and logistic regression to identify comprehensive risk factors associated with malnutrition in young children.
Comparison of vaccination and booster rates and their impact on excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries
Authors: Matveeva Olga , Shabalina Svetlana A. 
Published: July 2023

AimTo evaluate the effect of vaccination/booster administration dynamics on the reduction of excess mortality during COVID-19 infection waves in European countries.MethodsWe selected twenty-nine countries from the OurWorldInData project database according to their population size of more than one million and the availability of information on dominant SARS-CoV-2 variants during COVID-19 infection waves. After selection, we categorized countries according to their “faster” or “slower” vaccination rates. The first category included countries that reached 60% of vaccinated residents by October 2021 and 70% by January 2022. The second or “slower” category included all other countries. In the first or “faster” category, two groups, “boosters faster’’ and “boosters slower” were created. Pearson correlation analysis, linear regression, and chi-square test for categorical data were used to identify the association between vaccination rate and excess mortality. We chose time intervals corresponding to the dominance of viral variants: Wuhan, Alpha, Delta, and Omicron BA.1/2.Results and discussionThe “faster” countries, as opposed to the “slower” ones, did better in protecting their residents from mortality during all periods of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and even before vaccination. Perhaps higher GDP per capita contributed to their better performance throughout the pandemic. During mass vaccination, when the Delta variant prevailed, the contrast in mortality rates between the “faster” and “slower” categories was strongest. The average excess mortality in the “slower” countries was nearly 5 times higher than in the “faster” countries, and the odds ratio (OR) was 4.9 (95% CI 4.4 to 5.4). Slower booster rates were associated with significantly higher mortality during periods dominated by Omicron BA.1 and BA.2, with an OR of 2.6 (CI 95%. 2.1 to 3.3). Among the European countries we analyzed, Denmark, Norway, and Ireland did best, with a pandemic mortality rate of 0.1% of the population or less. By comparison, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Russia had a much higher mortality rate of up to 1% of the population.ConclusionThus, slow vaccination and booster administration was a major factor contributing to an order of magnitude higher excess mortality in “slower” European countries compared to more rapidly immunized countries.
Improvement of nutritional status after parathyroidectomy in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis
Authors: Disthabanchong Sinee , Saeseow Sarunya , Khunapornphairote Sirote , Suvikapakornkul Ronnarat , Wasutit Yodying , Tungkeeratichai Jumroon 
Published: July 2023

Aims/IntroductionParathyroidectomy is associated with improved survival in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is common in patients with kidney failure and predicts poor outcomes. Recent clinical trials have linked hyperparathyroidism to PEW. The present retrospective cohort study examined whether parathyroidectomy was associated with improvement in nutritional status in maintenance hemodialysis patients.Materials and methodsOne hundred twenty-nine maintenance hemodialysis patients who had successful parathyroidectomy during 2012–2018 were identified (PTX group) and matched 1:1 to 479 patients with parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels ≤1,000 pg./mL (non-PTX control group) and 187 patients with PTH levels &gt;1,000 pg./mL (pre-PTX control group) by propensity score. The matchings yielded 120 matched pairs from PTX and non-PTX groups (cohort 1) and 76 matched pairs from PTX and pre-PTX groups (cohort 2). Baseline and follow-up nutritional parameters associated with PEW were compared over the 12-month study period.ResultsIn cohort 1, substantially lower serum albumin and serum creatinine/body surface area (Cr/BSA) and higher proportions of patients with serum albumin ≤38 g/L (low albumin) and serum Cr/BSA ≤380 μmol/L/m2 (low Cr/BSA) were observed in the PTX group. These parameters improved significantly after parathyroidectomy. Total lymphocyte count (TLC) was comparable at baseline but the percentage of patients with TLC &lt;800 cells/mm3 (low TLC) decreased substantially after parathyroidectomy. At follow-up, serum albumin, serum Cr/BSA and proportions of patients with low albumin and Cr/BSA became comparable with the non-PTX control group. The percentage of patients with low TLC became lower in the PTX group. Mixed-models analysis confirmed significant differences in the changes in serum albumin, serum Cr/BSA, and proportions of patients with low albumin and TLC between the two groups. In cohort 2, nutritional parameters were comparable at baseline. At follow-up, serum Cr/BSA was higher and proportions of patients with body mass index ≤18.5 kg/m2, low TLC and low Cr/BSA were lower in the PTX group. Weight gain was more frequent and of greater magnitude in the PTX group in both cohorts. A substantial reduction in blood pressure was also observed in the PTX group.ConclusionSevere hyperparathyroidism was associated with nutritional impairment which improved considerably after parathyroidectomy.