bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Design and development of welding electrode for structural steel
Authors: Kumar K. , Sharma L. , Chhibber R. , Mohapatra S. K. , Sharma R. K. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Due to the large number of consumables available, the flexibility required to achieve appropriate properties in the welded joint is very high. Fundamental knowledge about development of different electrodes for structural steel, of which information is scarce in international welding literature. In present work six rutile coated electrodes were prepared by increasing calcite content, at the expense of cellulose and Si-bearing components like mica and china clay, in the fluxes. This modification produced an increase in the slag basicity, which caused a marked increment in all-weld-metal toughness and modifications in operational behavior with a decrease in penetration and width of the weld bead, while maintaining the typical excellent operational characteristics of rutile electrodes. Microstructure examination of six electrodes indicates the presence of inclusions and secondary phase particles. Maximum tensile strength of 430 N/mm2 while minimum tensile strength of 323 N/mm2 was observed for 7.5 % and 12.5 % calcite content. In F position, 7.5 %, 10 %, 12.5 % calcite was faster than 15 %, 17.5 % and 20 % calcite. For DC (+), 15 %, 17.5 %, 20 % calcite presented higher spatter than 5 %, 10 %, 12.5 % calcite.
Adaptation of Spiritual Intelligence Scale for Turkish: a validity and reliability study
Authors: Tekke Mustafa , Kumru Mustafa 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background: This manuscript adapts the concept of spiritual intelligence, examining its growing significance and its potential benefits to Turkish literature.

Objective: It delves into the concept of spiritual intelligence, outlining its components like critical existential thinking, personal meaning production, transcendent awareness, and conscious state expansion.

Method: A total of 382 participants were recruited accordingly. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) supported a single-factor model for the Turkish version of Spiritual Intelligence Scale (SIS), indicating good fit with the data. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha (.80) and test-retest reliability (.86), demonstrating the scale’s internal consistency and stability. Item-total correlations ranged from .13 to .62, with all items significantly correlating with the total score.

Conclusion: The manuscript adapts the SIS into the Turkish language. These findings suggest the SIS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring spiritual intelligence in Turkish-speaking populations.
The medial olivocochlear efferent pathway potentiates cochlear amplification in response to hearing loss
Authors: Quiñones Patricia M. , Pei Michelle , Srivastava Hemant , Cobo-Cuan Ariadna , Morán Marcela A. , Kim Bong Jik , Walker Clayton B. , Serafino Michael J. , Macias-Escriva Frank , Wang Juemei , Dewey James B. , Applegate Brian E. , McGinley Matthew J. , Oghalai John S. 
Published: February 2025

The mammalian cochlea receives efferent feedback from the brain. Many functions for this feedback have been hypothesized, including on short timescales, such as mediating attentional states, and long timescales, such as buffering acoustic trauma. Testing these hypotheses has been impeded by an inability to make direct measurements of efferent effects in awake animals. Here, we assessed the role of the medial olivocochlear (MOC) efferent nerve fibers on cochlear amplification by measuring organ of Corti vibratory responses to sound in both sexes of awake and anesthetized mice. We studied long-term effects by genetically ablating the efferents and/or afferents. Cochlear amplification increased with deafferentation using VGLUT3-/-mice, but only when the efferents were intact, associated with increased activity within OHCs and supporting cells. Removing both the afferents and the efferents using VGLUT3-/-Alpha9-/-mice did not cause this effect. To test for short-term effects, we recorded sound-evoked vibrations while using pupillometry to measure neuromodulatory brain state. We found no state dependence of cochlear amplification or of the auditory brainstem response. However, state dependence was apparent in the downstream inferior colliculus. Thus, MOC efferents upregulate cochlear amplification chronically with hearing loss, but not acutely with brain state fluctuations. This pathway may partially compensate for hearing loss while mediating associated symptoms, such as tinnitus and hyperacusis.Significance StatementThe functional role of efferent innervation of the mammalian cochlea has remained in question. Here we show that the medial olivocochlear efferent system chronically potentiates cochlear sensitivity in response to removing the afferent signal but does not affect sensitivity in response to fluctuations in pupil-indexed brain state. While partially compensating for hearing loss, the efferent-mediated chronic potentiation may also contribute to associated symptoms of hearing loss, such as tinnitus and hyperacusis.
New distribution records and range extensions for three Sumatran orchids species in Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia
Authors: Zainudin Zainudin , Idris Abdul Rahim , Yudistira Yuda Rehata 
Published: February 2025

Borneo, one of the largest and most biodiverse islands in the world, continues to reveal remarkable biological discoveries. Its unique geological history and the relatively limited extent of botanical exploration have contributed to the island’s enigmatic flora. During our expedition across three provinces in the Kalimantan, Indonesia, we discovered three orchid species previously unrecorded on this mainland. Based on comprehensive specimen examination and literature review, three Sumatran orchid species, Eria compressoclavata, Oxystophyllum cuneatipetalum, and Plocoglottis quadrifolia, are reported for the first time from Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. This study provides detailed morphological descriptions, notes on the expanded distributional ranges, ecological observations, and high-resolution photographic documentation for each species.
Resignificación de los contenidos iniciáticos en la masonería española contemporánea
Authors: Sánchez Ferre Pere 
Published: February 2025

Se pretende explicar que, en la masonería moderna, existe un problema epistemológico y hermenéutico: el olvido y desconocimientos del sentido original de sus símbolos. Una de sus causas radica en que los métodos exegéticos antiguos se han olvidado o no se les presta importancia, el pensamiento analógico, estrechamente vinculado al lenguaje simbólico, ha sido relegado a los márgenes de la cultura contemporánea. Al aspirar la masonería a convertirse en la abanderada de las libertades y de la secularización social, fue más víctima que protagonista de este proceso, pues terminó introduciendo valores y significados profanos en sus símbolos y doctrinas.
Social Justice in Action: Mental Health Counselors Addressing Social Determinants of Mental Health
Authors: Johnson Kaprea F. , Robins Lauren B. , Suggs Brittany G. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
There is an increased need for mental health counselors (MHCs) to address social determinants of mental health (SDMH) in counseling practice. Using consensual qualitative research, we interviewed 12 MHCs and identified four key domains related to addressing SDMH: (1) competence, where participants reflected on their knowledge and skills within the Multicultural Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) framework; (2) interventions and actions, where MHCs described their approaches to addressing SDMH; (3) challenges, where participants acknowledged the difficulties encountered in practice; and (4) counselor education, which provided insights related to training and professional development. These domains align with the MSJCC framework, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, skills, and action. Additionally, our findings resonate with existing research in healthcare disciplines, particularly regarding the challenges of addressing SDMH in practice. Implications of our study include the need for ongoing professional development, culturally competent training, and systemic changes to better address SDMH in counseling practice.
Development of a traditional game “engklek” based on numeracy literacy to improve locomotor movements of elementary school students
Authors: Jannah Silvie Roikhatul , Muharram Nur Ahmad , Herpandika Reo Prasetiyo , Setiawan Irwan 
Published: February 2025

Background: Locomotor movement is crucial for elementary school students as it enhances their physical development, motor skills, and overall engagement in physical activities. However, the development of locomotor movements among elementary schools has not been associated with literacy and numeracy, so it is necessary to have a traditional game media that contains elements of literacy and numeracy to improve locomotor movements in elementary school students. Objective: This study aims to create a product in the form of a literacy and numeracy-based “engklek” game to improve locomotor movements of elementary school students. Methods: This study uses the research and development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, which consists of 5 stages: analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate. The subjects of this study were upper-grade students of State Elementary School 3 Watudandang, namely classes IV and V (22 students). Result: The results of this study are (1) the percentage of assessment results from material experts is 100% with a very effective category to be used in the application of traditional games “Engklek” based on numeracy literacy; (2) the percentage of media expert assessment results is 100% with a very feasible category to be applied to upper-grade students in improving locomotor movements; and (3) the percentage of assessment results from students is 85% with a very feasible category to be applied to upper-grade students in improving locomotor movements. Conclusion: In conclusion, the traditional game “Engklek” based on numeracy literacy is practical and feasible for physical education teachers to use in improving locomotor movements.
The correlation between junior high school students' level of physical fitness and their level of healthy lifestyle
Authors: Anggraeni Melly Nova , Hambali Sumbara , Sobarna Akhmad 
Published: February 2025

Background: Research on the relationship between physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle has become widespread, and most studies show that the two are related. However, these studies still indirectly examine the relationship between physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, especially in junior high school students. Objective: This research aims to determine whether there is a relationship between physical fitness and the level of a healthy lifestyle. Methods: This research uses a quantitative descriptive method with a correlational design. This research used the population of the author, which was all eighth-grade students at Negeri 6 Cimahi Junior High School; there were ten classes totaling 380 students. The sample was eighth-grade students from 10 Cimahi 6 State Junior High School classes, with 37 students. The research instruments chosen were questionnaires for healthy lifestyles and the TKSI (Indonesian Student Fitness Test) for physical fitness. The IBM SPSS version 26 software was used to help with the data analysis in this investigation. Result: The correlation study results between physical fitness and the degree of a healthy lifestyle revealed a substantial positive association between the two, with a p-value of 0.007 < 0.05 and a correlation coefficient of 0.434 in the medium category. Conclusion: Based on the research results, the author can conclude that there is a relationship between physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle and the level of a healthy lifestyle in junior high school students. This research implies that programs regarding healthy lifestyles must be given to students, so it is hoped that students will have good physical fitness.
CAD-CAM approach to optimize management of post-COVID-19 mucormycosis maxillectomy patients: A case report
Authors: Singh Saumyendra V , Baid Anshu , Arya Deeksha 
Published: February 2025

A 34-year-old male patient was referred to the department after treatment of his right premaxilla and nasal cavity post-COVID-19 mucormycosis for prosthodontic management. Treatment planning included the fabrication of an interim obturator prosthesis followed by a definitive prosthesis at a later stage.The interim obturator was fabricated using conventional techniques, but digital technology was used to fabricate the definitive prosthesis. Impressions were made using an intraoral scanner, and virtual designing and 3D printing of the framework was done using CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Designing/ Computer Aided Manufacturing)
Insights into retinopathy of prematurity incidence: Contrasting small vs. appropriate size for gestational age premature infants at a tertiary eye care institute in central India
Authors: Singh Priti , Gaikwad Himanshu , Verma Vidhya , Karkhur Samendra , Kumar Kavita 
Published: February 2025

To compare the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in small for gestational age (SGA) premature infants with those of appropriate size for gestational age (AGA) attending ROP screening clinic in a tertiary eye care institute of Central India 2018-2019.All premature infants attending the screening program with gestational age of &#60;37 weeks and weight less than 90th centile as per gestational age were included in the study. The presence of any stage of ROP and severity of ROP was compared between SGA and AGA infants using chi-square test and SPSS software.Total 603 premature infants up to 36 weeks underwent eye screening; 250 (41.4%) were SGA infants. SGA infants born 29-32 weeks were at higher risk for development of ROP (p&#60;0.01) than their AGA peers. However no group was found to have higher severity of ROP than the other.SGA infants who underwent eye screening in central India from January 2018 to June 2019 were at a significant high risk of developing ROP then AGA infants.
Comparative study to evaluate the clinical outcome between conjunctival autograft transplantation and amniotic membrane transplantation in pterygium
Authors: Vivekanand Undrakonda , Pottasiri Triveni 
Published: February 2025

: Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder. Ultraviolet light can induce chronic inflammatory cells in the conjunctiva or damage limbal stem cells, suggesting that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of pterygium. Surgical excision is the only treatment, with recurrence a major complication. This study is to compare the recurrence rates and surgical outcomes of primary pterygium with conjunctival autograft and amniotic membrane graft.: Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 80 patients each. One group received amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT), while the other group underwent pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft transplantation (PECAT). Patients were followed up postoperatively on day 1, day 7, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months and were observed for best corrected visual acuity, recurrence and graft related complications.: Complications were almost equal in both the groups. The recurrence rate was not statistically significant across the groups in our study.: Our study concludes that both the procedures are equally effective in terms of efficacy and outcome. AMT an alternative for bilateral heads or patients who might need glaucoma surgery later. Amniotic membrane grafting is a feasible option for patients, due to the rising prevalence of glaucoma, preserving the conjunctiva for individuals who may require filtering procedures in the future.
Study to compare anterior chamber angle parameters between diabetics and non-diabetics using anterior segment optical coherence tomography
Authors: Sen Saswati , Pokharna Ridhima , Das Matuli , Paruchuri Harshitha 
Published: February 2025

: To correlate anterior chamber angle parameters with severity and duration of diabetes in diabetic patients and compare with non-diabetics.: Prospective cross-sectional study with 200 subjects each in diabetic and non-diabetic group. Comprehensive ocular examination was done. RBS at the time of examination was noted and AS-OCT examination was performed for all. The parameters were central corneal thickness (CCT), angle opening distance at 500µ (AOD500), and750µ (AOD750), trabecular iris space area at 500µ(TISA500) and 750µ(TISA750), scleral spur area (SSA),lens vault (LV), angle (in °),anterior chamber depth (ACD) and angle to angle distance (mm). Data was recorded and appropriate analysis was done. p-value of &#60;0.05 was considered significant. : Males were more than females. Mean age for diabetic group was 49.07 years in diabetics and 37.34 years in non-diabetics. CCT values increased with increase in blood sugar and duration of diabetes. Except SSA continuous decrease in median values were seen for all angle parameters with an increase in blood sugar, duration and severity of diabetes. But overall change in the value of angle parameters was statistically significant between the groups. Gonioscopy findings confirmed that anterior chamber was shallower in patients with longer duration of diabetes and higher grades of retinopathy. : Diabetes mellitus and its association with glaucoma has been studied mostly for open angle glaucoma. The findings of the present study confirms that diabetics are at high risk of angle closure and it is associated with the duration, severity and control of diabetes Hence, early detection by gonioscopy and AS-OCT may aid in better management.
Impact of global DNA methylation on retinal gene expression in various stages of retinoblastoma: A clue for biomarkers
Authors: Almarzouki Nawaf 
Published: February 2025

: Retinoblastoma, the most prevalent intraocular cancer in children, originates from the eye's retina. Multi-omics studies reveal a complex molecular foundation for retinoblastoma, underscoring the crucial interconnected roles of epigenetic and gene expression processes in understanding pathological mechanisms, identifying biomarkers, and exploring potential therapeutic options. The DNA methylation array and gene expression datasets of retinoblastoma were searched in repositories. The relevant datasets were merged based on a common reference platform, and various regulatory patterns were constructed. Notably, canonical patterns containing hyper-DOWN and hypo-UP, localized at critical regions (such as 5ʹ UTR, 3ʹ UTR, TSS, shore, and shelves), were selected for mild, moderate, and severe retinoblastomas. Subsequently, common regulators across different disease states were identified, and their protein interactomes were generated and functionally enriched. We analyzed global DNA methylation in 57 retinoblastoma and 20 normal retinal tissues. Additionally, we collected control, mild, moderate, and severe retinoblastoma gene expression datasets. Among 485,577 probes, 319 exhibited hypermethylation, and 2,846 showed hypomethylation in retinoblastoma. Significant (P &#60; 0.05) UP- and DOWN-regulated genes for mild, moderate, and severe conditions were identified and mapped to hyper/hypomethylated probes. Notably, distinct regulation patterns (hyper-DOWN and hypo-UP) at critical regions were chosen for each disease state. Of these, 57 hyper-DOWN and 8 hypo-UP were common across all disease states, contributing to protein interaction networks with 318 extended proteins and 1,345 interactions essential in various neuronal and cancer-related pathways. Alternatively, a few distinct regulators were identified, providing clues for disease biomarkers.: We found a strong association between hyper/hypomethylation and gene expression in retinoblastoma. These findings underscore the downstream regulatory role of DNA methylation, emphasizing stage-specific molecular mechanisms and offering insights into early biomarkers for the disease.
A study of ocular trauma at tertiary care center hospital in Bhavnagar
Authors: Nayak Dhruvil , Savani Shraddha , Parekh Nilesh 
Published: February 2025

: Our aim of the study was to assess the ocular impact in patients presenting with ocular trauma at ophthalmology department of tertiary care hospital.: At our tertiary care center, we enrolled 750 patients in a prospective manner from July 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. Out of the 750 patients, 600 were chosen according to the specific criteria outlined in the study. An ophthalmologist conducted a comprehensive evaluation of patients with ocular trauma injuries. We gathered demographic information, as well as information on the patients' injury kind and source, clinical presentation, and visual profile. This data was then combined into a pre-established master sheet. Out of 600 cases, 72% were male and 28% were female. The average age was 33.72 years. 60% of patients came from rural areas, whereas 40% came from urban areas. Road traffic accidents and workplace injuries to the eyes were the most frequent among adults. Sharp (29.2%) and blunt (32.2%) objects injured the majority of patients. 61.2% had close globe injuries, whereas 38.8% had open globe injuries. The conjunctiva (85.3%) and lid with adnexa (72.2%) were the most common ocular traumas observed in our study.: Implementing a proactive and instructional approach is necessary in the workplace to minimize the incidence of ocular injuries.
Electrical Output Simulation Model Establishment about Photovoltaic Microgrid
Authors: Cheng Yujia , Yu Guang 
Published: February 2025

With the global energy mix transformation, new energy resources, particularly luminous energy, have garnered increasing attention, along with a gradual increase in their proportion in the electric power sector. However, challenges in new energy resource consumption and system planning persist. Therefore, a reasonable power planning model need to be built, from which the consumptive ability of new energy resource can be improved. The power combination is optimized. The sustainable development of power system can be realized. This study develops a power supply planning model that improves the consumptive ability of new energy resources. Specifically, this study presents a power supply planning model based on a photovoltaic (PV) microgrid system. System modeling and simulation analysis were conducted using MATLAB/Simulink, analyzing the output characteristics of PV microgrid system optimization. Initially, models for PV power and direct current load were established, and the effects of different parameters on the power curve were analyzed. The results demonstrate that the mathematical models are effective in simulating the output characteristics of PV microgrid systems. Additionally, the model optimized the power supply, supporting the sustainable development of the power system. Adjusting the model’s parameters significantly influences the system output, which is valuable for designing and optimizing PV power generation systems.