bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative plant biochemistry and soil biology of wild and cultivated cotton species
Authors: Waghmare Ritika Rajendra , Velmourougane Kulandaivelu , Blaise Desouza , Harinkhede Lalita Rameshwar , Bansod Pranali Tarachand , Vaidya Jimmy Bhardwaj , Gotmare Vinita P , Prasad Yenumula Gerard 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Purpose

No attempts were made to analyze the diversity in soil and plant biology of wild cotton species (WCS) and cultivated cotton species (CCS), so far. Our study aimed to understand the differences in soil biological, plant biochemistry, and defense enzyme activities among the ten WCS and four CCS.
Methods

We studied the differences in soil biology, plant biochemistry, and defense enzyme activities among the ten WCS (Gossypium anomalum, G. aridum, G. australe, G. barbosanum, G. capitis-virides, G. davidsonii, G. raimondii, G. somalense, G. stocksii, G. thurberi) and four CCS (G. arboreum, G. herbaceum, G. hirsutum, and G. barbadense).
Results

CCS had 11%, 2%, and 10% higher soil respiration rate, microbial biomass carbon, and microbial metabolic quotient, respectively, compared to WCS. While, WCS had 45%, 15%, and 5% higher glomalin, soil polysaccharide, proteins, respectively, compared to CCS. WCS had 45%, 13%, 8%, and 13% higher acid and alkaline phosphatase, β-glucosidase, and soil dehydrogenase activities, respectively, compared to CCS. WCS had higher carbohydrates in the shoot (40%) and root (27%), while, CCS recorded higher proteins in the shoot (13%) and root (13%). WCS had significantly higher polyphenol oxidase (4% and 15%), peroxidase (30% and 31%), and catalase (36% and 31%) activities in shoots and root tissues, respectively, compared with CCS, while, WCS had higher phenol concentrations (4%) than CCS.
Conclusion

Our study suggests that the difference in soil biological, plant biochemistry, and defense enzyme activities among the WCS and CCS can be attributed to the inherent genetic makeup, which influences consequent plant and soil attributes.
Weakening of the Atlantic Niño variability under global warming
Authors: Crespo Lander 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The Atlantic Niño is one of the most important tropical patterns of interannual climate variability, with major regional and global impacts. How global warming will influence the Atlantic Niño has been hardly explored, because of large climate model errors. We show for the first time that the state-of-the-art climate models robustly predict that equatorial Atlantic Niño variability will weaken in response to global warming. This is primarily because subsurface and surface temperature variations decouple as the upper equatorial Atlantic Ocean warms. The weakening is predicted by most (>80%) models following the highest emission scenarios in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phases 5 and 6 considered here. These indicate a reduction in variability by the end of the century of 12-17%, and as much as 25% when accounting for model errors. Weaker Atlantic Niño variability will have major consequences for global climate and the skill of seasonal predictions.
Sulitnya Orang Indonesia Menerima Kaum LGBT
Authors: Sari Winda Patrika Embun 
Published: January 2022

AbstractLGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) is no stranger to today’s society. Even so, it is known that LGBT people in Indonesia are actually considered as “untruthful” people from various perspectives, both from the point of view of society, religion and law. This article will look at how difficult it is for Indonesians to accept LGBT people. This paper will also look at the theological point of view on LGBT from theories about sexuality and spirituality.
AbstrakLGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Biseksual, Transgender) sudah tidak asing di telinga masyarakat dewasa ini. Meski demikian dikenal, LGBT di Indonesia sebenarnya dianggap sebagai orang “tidak benar” dari berbagai sudut pandang, baik dari sudut pandang masyarakat, agama dan hukum. Tulisan ini akan melihat mengenai masih sulitnya orang Indonesia menerima kaum LGBT. Tulisan ini juga akan melihat sudut pandang secara teologis mengenai LGBT dari teori-teori mengenai seksualitas dan spiritualitas.
Yunus, Labu, dan Kisah Pelariannya!: Melihat Yunus dalam Alkitab dan Surah Yunus dalam Al-Qur’an (Kitab Yunus, QS Yunus: 1-109, QS As-Saffat: 139-148, QS Al-Anbiyaa’: 87-88)
Authors: Saragih Rim Glory Phasah 
Published: January 2022

AbstractJonah in the Bible and in the Qur’an is the same character, namely a prophet who was sent by Allah to remind and rebuke the Nineveh people to turn and praise Allah. However, through comparative reading of these texts we will find different narratives about Yunus. But this paper will read both texts in the Bible and the Qur’an so that we can see the richness of the two texts by reading communitarian cross-text over the holy books. There are many things that give us these two texts either from who the Nineveh were in the Qur’an or also Allah’s rebuke to Jonah when he was swallowed by the big fish and how Allah taught through the Pumpkin tree.This article is of course not to prove right or wrong, the main idea of this artile is looking at the appreciative differences in each text and then the main idea is to find broader and deeper meanings related to Yunus and his story. The interpretations of Christian theologians as well as Muslim commentators will offer further explanations about the figure of Yunus in the Bible and in the Qur’an.
AbstrakYunus dalam Alkitab dan dalam Al-Qur’an adalah tokoh yang sama yaitu seorang nabi yang diutus Allah untuk mengingatkan dan menegur orang-orang Niniwe supaya berpaling dan kembali kepada Allah dan memuji Allah. Namun di beberapa bagian ada poin-poin yang berbeda yang disampaikan Alkitab dan juga Al-Qur’an. Tulisan ini akan memperlihatkan dan menyandingkan kedua teks tersebut baik dalam Alkitab dan Al-Qur’an sehingga kita bisa melihat kekayaan dari kedua teks tersebut dengan pembacaan komunitarian lintas teks atas Kitab-kitab suci. Ada hal yang memperkaya kita melalui dua teks ini baik dari siapa itu bangsa Niniwe dalam Al-Qur’an atau juga proses teguran Allah kepada Yunus ketika di telan ikan besar dan bagaimana Allah memberi pengajaran kepadanya melalui pohon Labu. Tulisan ini tentunya bukan bicara benar salah tapi lebih melihat kepada perbedaan apresiatif dalam masing-masing teks dan kemudian penulis menemukan makna yang lebih luas dan lebih mendalam lagi terkait Yunus dan kisahnya. Adapun tafsiran dari teolog Kristen dan juga dari para mufasir Islam akan lebih menjelaskan sosok Yunus dalam Alkitab dan dalam Al-Qur’an.
Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SMA Laki-Laki dan Perempuan Pada Program IPA
Authors: Sugiharto Bowo , Azizzah Haifa , Arafa Maretania , Prima Nira Luthfiana , Alifah Nurul 
Published: January 2022

Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui perbedaan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa laki-laki dan siswa perempuan kelas XI SMAN 5 Surakarta. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian quasi experiment, yaitu non-equivalent control group design. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes berpikir kritis kepada siswa kelas XI SMAN 5 Surakarta. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling yang terdiri atas 30 siswa laki-laki dan 30 siswa perempuan dari kelas XI MIPA 1, 2, dan 3 SMAN 5 Surakarta. Penilaian menggunakan rubrik penilaian yang dikembangkan oleh Zubaidah, Aloysius, Mistianah (2015). Penelitian ini dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji independence t-test. Analisis data menunjukkan hasil yang signifikan yang berarti terdapat perbedaan antara siswa laki-laki dan siswa perempuan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa perempuan lebih tinggi daripada siswa laki-laki.
Assessment of contamination level of a Tanzanian river system with respect to trace metallic elements and their fate in the environment
Authors: Gebreyohannes Netsanet Muluneh , Rwiza Mwemezi J. , Mahene Wilson Leonidas , Machunda Revocatus L. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The quality of water and sediments from a marginally-studied river was investigated with respect to As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn including their fractionation behavior and environmental risk. Samples were collected along the Kou River that flows across two districts in the Manyara region of Tanzania. The leaching behavior of Fe was studied using sequential extraction fractionation and kinetics approach. The Kou water failed to meet the irrigation, aquatic, and biological life standards with respect to one of more trace metallic elements (TMEs). Fe concentration in the river water ranged from 4.1 to 5.38 mg/L, exceeding all the three standards. Six pollution indices were applied to assess the contamination and ecological risks of the nine trace metallic elements in the sediments. Overall, the metals were found to moderately contaminate the sediments. Cr, Fe, and Mn fell under the ‘severely polluted’ sediment quality class. Fe was the only metal that was found to significantly pollute both the river water and sediments. The Fe fractions in the sediments were in the order of residuals&gt;Fe-Mn bound&gt;organic bound&gt;carbonate bound&gt;water soluble&gt;ion exchangeable; 7.8% of the total Fe content was bioavailable with a low potential to leach from the sediments. Under natural conditions, the sharpest release of the non-residual mobile fractions of Fe were identified to occur within the first 24 hours with the maximum Fe leached being 0.14% on the 12th day. None of the metals in the sediments were found with a potential to pose ecological risk.
Performance of rectangular labyrinth weir – an experimental and numerical study
Authors: Ben Said Mosbah , Ouamane Ahmed 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Labyrinth weirs are commonly used to increase the capacity of existing spillways and provide more efficient spillways for new dams due to their high specific discharge capacity compared to the linear weir. In the present study, an experimental and numerical investigation was conducted to improve the rectangular labyrinth weir performance. In this context, four configurations were tested to evaluate the influence of the entrance shape and alveoli width on its discharge capacity. The experimental models, three models of rectangular labyrinth weir with a rounded entrance and one with a flat entrance, were tested in rectangular channel conditions for inlet width to outlet width ratios (a/b) equal to 0.67, 1 and 1.5. The results indicate that the rounded entrance increases the weir efficiency by up to 5%. A ratio a/b equal to 1.5 leads to an 8 and 18% increase in the discharge capacity compared to a/b ratio equal to 1 and 0.67, respectively. In addition, a numerical simulation was conducted using the open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) OpenFOAM to analyze and provide more information about the flow behavior over the tested models. A comparison between the experimental and numerical discharge coefficient was performed and good agreement was found (mean absolute relative error of 4–6%).
Potential Therapeutic Strategies to Combat HCC
Authors: Altaf Sidra , Saleem Faiza , Sher Azam Ali , Ali Ashiq 
Published: January 2022

Abstract:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a complex, life-threatening and most common neoplasm
in the world. HCC tumors are genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous, and involve
various molecular mechanisms and stimulation of several signaling pathways, such as Vascular Endothelial
Growth Factor, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors (EGFR), Insulin growth factor,
Ras/extracellular signal-stimulated kinase, the mammalian goal of rapamycin (mTOR), c-mesenchymal-
epithelial transition factor-1 (c-Met), Hedgehog, Wnt and apoptotic signaling. Lately, in
patients, multi-kinase cascade blockers, such as sorafenib, selumetinib and regorafenib, have increased
the survival rate of progressive HCC. This development presents a step forward towards
the therapy of liver cancer infection and attests that molecular systemic rehabilitation can be useful
in HCC treatment. The development of these systemic therapeutic agents has further expanded the
research area for surplus molecular mediators to auxiliary increase the cure rate of patients. This article
reviews the complete focus on cascades, current enduring clinical tests by means of HCC therapeutic
mediators, and imminent prospects in the cure of HCC.
An Interactive Voice Response System to Increase Physical Activity and Prevent Cancer in the Rural Alabama Black Belt: Design and Usability Study
Authors: Thirumalai Mohanraj , Brown Nashira , Niranjan Soumya , Townsend Sh'Nese , Powell Mary Anne , Neal Whitney , Schleicher Erica , Raparla Venkatadri , Oster Robert , Demark-Wahnefried Wendy , Pekmezi Dori 
Published: January 2022

Background
Increased physical activity (PA) levels are associated with reduced risk and improved survival for several cancers; however, most Americans engage in less than the recommended levels of PA. Using interactive voice response (IVR) systems to provide personalized health education and counseling may represent a high-reach, low-cost strategy for addressing physical inactivity and cancer disparities in disproportionately burdened rural regions. However, there has been a paucity of research conducted in this area to date.

Objective
The aim of this study is to design, develop, and test the usability of an IVR system aimed at increasing PA levels in the rural Alabama Black Belt.

Methods
A pilot version of the IVR system was used to assess initial feasibility and acceptability. Detailed exit interviews were conducted to elicit participant feedback, which helped inform the development of a substantially upgraded in-house IVR system. This refined IVR system was then subjected to a sequential explanatory mixed methods evaluation. Participating rural county coordinators and research staff (N=10) tested the usability of the IVR system features for 2 weeks and then completed the System Usability Scale and qualitative semistructured interviews.

Results
The study sample comprised mostly African American people, women, rural county coordinators, and research staff (N=10). Participants rated the IVR system with a mean score of 81 (SD 5) on the System Usability Scale, implying excellent usability. In total, 5 overarching themes emerged from the qualitative interviews: likes or dislikes of the intervention, barriers to or facilitators of PA, technical difficulties, quality of calls, and suggestions for intervention improvement. Message framing on step feedback, call completion incentives, and incremental goal-setting challenges were areas identified for improvement. The positive areas highlighted in the interviews included the personalized call schedules, flexibility to call in or receive a call, ability to make up for missed calls, narration, and PA tips.

Conclusions
The usability testing and feedback received from the rural county coordinators and research staff helped inform a final round of refinement to the IVR system before use in a large randomized controlled trial. This study stresses the importance of usability testing of all digital health interventions and the benefits it can offer to the intervention.
Exploring Relationships Between Tweet Numbers and Over-the-counter Drug Sales for Allergic Rhinitis: Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Wakamiya Shoko , Morimoto Osamu , Omichi Katsuhiro , Hara Hideyuki , Kawase Ichiro , Koshiba Ryuji , Aramaki Eiji 
Published: January 2022

Background
Health-related social media data are increasingly being used in disease surveillance studies. In particular, surveillance of infectious diseases such as influenza has demonstrated high correlations between the number of social media posts mentioning the disease and the number of patients who went to the hospital and were diagnosed with the disease. However, the prevalence of some diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, cannot be estimated based on the number of patients alone. Specifically, individuals with allergic rhinitis typically self-medicate by taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications without going to the hospital. Although allergic rhinitis is not a life-threatening disease, it represents a major social problem because it reduces people’s quality of life, making it essential to understand its prevalence and people’s motives for self-medication behavior.

Objective
This study aims to explore the relationship between the number of social media posts mentioning the main symptoms of allergic rhinitis and the sales volume of OTC rhinitis medications in Japan.

Methods
We collected tweets over 4 years (from 2017 to 2020) that included keywords corresponding to the main nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis: “sneezing,” “runny nose,” and “stuffy nose.” We also obtained the sales volume of OTC drugs, including oral medications and nasal sprays, for the same period. We then calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient between time series data on the number of tweets per week and time series data on the sales volume of OTC drugs per week.

Results
The results showed a much higher correlation (r=0.8432) between the time series data on the number of tweets mentioning “stuffy nose” and the time series data on the sales volume of nasal sprays than for the other two symptoms. There was also a high correlation (r=0.9317) between the seasonal components of these time series data.

Conclusions
We investigated the relationships between social media data and behavioral patterns, such as OTC drug sales volume. Exploring these relationships can help us understand the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and the motives for self-care treatment using social media data, which would be useful as a marketing indicator to reduce the number of out-of-stocks in stores, provide (sell) rhinitis medicines to consumers in a stable manner, and reduce the loss of sales opportunities. In the future, in-depth investigations are required to estimate sales volume using social media data, and future research could investigate other diseases and countries.
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI E-KINERJA PADA LINGKUNGAN PEMERINTAH KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif  
Published: January 2022

This article is research on the implementation of e-Kinerja within the Banda Aceh City Government. In this paper, the author uses a descriptive qualitative approach and collects data through a study of existing documents. This method illustrates how the implementation of e-Kinerja is carried out by the Banda Aceh Government, which the author then compares with existing concepts, namely the concept of performance and reward and punishment. The results of this study are that the implementation of the e-Kinerja system carried out by the Banda Aceh City Government has a good impact on the regional civil apparatus, the government, the City Government Work Unit (SKPK), and the public. These impacts include making promotions and transfers based on equal job for equal pay for regional civil servants, facilitating supervision for the government, and knowing the effectiveness and efficiency of work units.
Penerapan Metode TPR (Total Physical Respone) Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Fadlan Achmad , Ridwan Ridwan , Nopriansyah Untung , Nurfaizah Nurfaizah 
Published: January 2022

Lancar berbahasa inggris menjadi nilai plus dalam berinteraksi bahkan didunia kerja. Penggunaan metode yang tepat dapat membantu dalam pengenalan bahasa inggris khusunya pada anak usia dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Penerapan metode (Total Physical Respone) Di Kelompok B TK Edelweiss Kota Jambi Ajaran 2018/2019. Beragam persoalan dan penanganannya. Metode Total physical respone diintoleran dengan maksud menstimulus peserta didik dalam mengembangkan bahasa inggris pada anak tk tersebut. Subjek penelitian ini 15 peserta didik, yang tersusun dari 3 anak laki-laki dan 8 anak perempuan. Berlandaskan perolehan observasi yang sudah dilaksanakan kepada 15 orang. Reaksi Peningkatan kemampuan bahasa anak tersebut diperoleh dari observasi nilai rata-rata kemampuan bahasa pra observasi perlakuan metode TPR 41,75% menjadi 59% pada siklus satu dengan kenaikan peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 49% dan menjadi 86% di siklus II dengan mengalami peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 76,25% Hal ini menunjukkan implementasi cara TPR memperoleh peningkatan kemampuan berbahasa peserta didik. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) adalah cara Kemmis dan M. Tanggrat, bersifat kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Perolehan nilai memberikan petunjuk akan perolehan memberikan adanya peningkatan Bahasa inggris pada AUD. Pada kegiatan ini dilakukan peneliti dengan dilakukan 2 siklus.
Complications associated with and outcome of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies in dogs
Authors: Carey Beer Andrew James , Hernon Tom , Halfacree Zoë , Mullins Ronan A. , Moores Alison , de la Puerta Benito , Timmermans Joep , Shales Chris , Goh Derniese , Best Elisa , Bristow Poppy 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To identify complications associated with and short- and long-term outcomes of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) in dogs.

ANIMALS
63 client-owned dogs.

PROCEDURES
Patient records from 9 veterinary hospitals were reviewed to identify dogs that underwent surgery for removal of an EFB or treatment or an associated esophageal perforation between 2007 and 2019. Long-term follow-up data were obtained via a client questionnaire.

RESULTS
54 of the 63 (85.7%) dogs underwent surgery after an unsuccessful minimally invasive procedure or subsequent evidence of esophageal perforation was identified. Esophageal perforation was present at the time of surgery in 42 (66.7%) dogs. Most dogs underwent a left intercostal thoracotomy (37/63 [58.7%]). Intraoperative complications occurred in 18 (28.6%) dogs, and 28 (50%) dogs had a postoperative complication. Postoperative complications were minor in 14 of the 28 (50%) dogs. Dehiscence of the esophagotomy occurred in 3 dogs. Forty-seven (74.6%) dogs survived to discharge. Presence of esophageal perforation preoperatively, undergoing a thoracotomy, and whether a gastrostomy tube was placed were significantly associated with not surviving to discharge. Follow-up information was available for 38 of 47 dogs (80.9%; mean follow-up time, 46.5 months). Infrequent vomiting or regurgitation was reported by 5 of 20 (25%) owners, with 1 dog receiving medication.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Results suggested that surgical management of EFBs can be associated with a high success rate. Surgery should be considered when an EFB cannot be removed safely with minimally invasive methods or esophageal perforation is present.