bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Survey for Some Kinds of Livestock’s Ticks in Dhi-Qar and AL-Muthanna Governorates/Iraq
Authors: J. Falih Mohammed. , Hamza Abbas. K. 
Published: August 2022

In this study, a survey was conducted to determine the types and the prevalence of ticks parasitizing livestock in south of Iraq, namely Dhi-Qar and AL-Muthanna governorates. The study continued for five months, from the beginning of October 2021 until the end of February 2022. During this period, samples were collected from sheep, cows, buffaloes and camels from different regions within the tow mentioned governorates.	The results recorded the presence of six species of ticks infecting livestock, all of which belongs to the genus Hyalomma, where the type H.anatolicum had the highest infection prevalence, which was (32.87%). While the rest species recorded as the follows H.marginatum (20.17%), H.excavatum (18.99%), H.dromedarii (18.89%), H.scupense (8.00%), and H.truncatum (1.06%) as the latter recorded the lowest prevalence among the diagnosed species.	The total infection rate was 59.65% (346 out of 580), and according to the governorate, The highest infection prevalence was in Dhi-Qar, which recorded about (61.75%), while AL-Muthanna recorded (57.08%), for animal type, the highest rate recorded in camels (77.14%), while buffalos recorded the lowest rate (47.85%), of the five months, October recorded the highest infection prevalence that was (77.5%), while January recorded the lowest infection prevalence that was (32.2%). Keywords: Livestoks Ticks, Dhi-Qar, AL-Muthanna
Strategic choices for high-quality development of intelligent wearable sporting goods industry in the new era
Authors: Huang Hengfen , Qiu Jun 
Published: August 2022

<p>Us<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">e</span> research methods such as survey research methods and literature data methods, and us<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">e</span> strategic management theory to analyze the strategic development environment of the smart wearable sporting goods industry. On this basis, the strategic goal of high-quality development of the smart wearable sporting goods industry is clarified. It establishes a strategic policy of people-oriented, focuses on research and development, and scientific management, and proposes a strategic development path for cultivating leading enterprises, developing industrial clusters, and promoting research and development innovation. In order to promote the high-quality development of the smart wearable sporting goods industry in the new era, specific strategic safeguard measures are putted forward in terms of providing talent support for industrial development and improving the legal system for the development of the smart wearable sporting goods industry to achieve high-quality development.</p>
ANALISIS PENGARUH PERSEPSI KEMUDAHAN PENGGUNAAN, PERSEPSI MANFAAT DAN PROMOSI PENJUALAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN MELALUI KEPUASAN PELANGGAN
Authors: Putri Dwi Astuti  , Julius Nursyamsi  , Haryono  , Joko Utomo  
Published: August 2022

Artikel ini menganalisis pengaruh variabel Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan, Persepsi Manfaat dan Promosi Penjualan terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan sebagai Variabel Intervening studi empiris pengguna aplikasi pembayaran elektronik e-wallet OVO di wilayah Jabodetabek, dengan jumlah sampel 100 responden. Metode pengambilan sampel adalah nonprobability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengujian menggunakan analisis deskriptif model pengukuran (outer model), uji convergent validity, uji discriminant validity, uji reliabilitas, model struktural (inner model), uji coefficient of determination (R2) dan uji hipotesis. Pengolahan data menggunakan aplikasi Smart PLS 3.0. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh secara langsung variabel Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan, Persepsi Manfaat dan Promosi Penjualan berpengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan, Variabel Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan, Persepsi Manfaat dan Promosi Penjualan berpengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan, Variabel Kepuasan Pelanggan berpengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan. Pengaruh secara tidak langsung variabel Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan, Persepsi Manfaat dan Promosi Penjualan berpengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan.
ANALISA TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG SWAMEDIKASI PENYAKIT DIARE KECAMATAN CIRACAS JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Poppy Indrianti , Nuraini Juandi Febrianti 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAK

Swamedikasi merupakan proses pengobatan yang dilakukan sendiri oleh seseorang mulai dari pengenalan keluhan atau gejalanya sampai pada pemilihan dan penggunaan obat. Penyakit yang bisa ditangani dengan swamedikasi diantaranya adalah diare. Hasil survei morbiditas diare tahun 2010 menunjukkan bahwa 17,62% penderita diare melakukan swamedikasi. Swamedikasi perlu diwaspadai karena keterbatasan pengetahuan masyarakat untuk penanganan kondisi tersebut yang dapat menyebabkan keterlambatan dalam pengobatan dengan resiko efek samping yang jarang muncul namun parah, interaksi obat yang berbahaya, dosis tidak tepat, dan pilihan terapi yang salah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Swamedikasi Penyakit Diare Kecamatan Ciracas Jakarta Timur
. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap 345 responden sebagai sampel pada bulan Januari-Maret 2021. Pengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner dalam bentuk google form dan diolah dengan program SPSS versi 22.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 239 responden (69,3%) memiliki pengetahuan swamedikasi diare yang baik. Hasil perhitungan Chi Square dalam penelitian ini adalah hubungan pengetahuan swamedikasi diare terhadap jenis kelamin (p= 0,018), tingkat pendidikan (p= 0,000) dan penghasilan (p= 0,042) dengan menggunakan derajat kemaknaan α= 0,05 nilai p < α maka uji statistik menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang bermakna antara jenis kelamin, tingkat pendidikan dan penghasilan terhadap pengetahuan swamedikasi diare.
Midwives’ ethical practice in selected labour units in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Mathibe-Neke J M , Mashego M M 
Published: August 2022

Background. Midwives provide the majority of maternal and child healthcare in South Africa (SA). The care provided by midwives during childbirth is a unique life experience for women, and in order to provide safe care, midwives are expected to comply with ethical principles, policies and legislation governing their profession, as guided by the International Confederation of Midwives.
Objective. To establish midwives’ perception of ethical and professional practice in selected labour units of public healthcare, in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province, SA.
Methods. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive cross-sectional design was applied by use of in-depth interviews. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to draw a sample from midwives with 2 or more years of experience working in the labour units. Data saturation was reached with the eighth participant. The digitally recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was based on interpretive description.
Results. The findings revealed that midwives do understand the ethical code of conduct. They experience challenges such as staff shortages, non-compliance with policies and lack of managerial support, which compromise ethical conduct to a certain extent.
Conclusion. It is hoped that the suggested administrative, midwifery practice and research recommendations will guide the process of empowering midwives in ethical practice.
A Comparison of Adverse Short-Term Outcomes After Forefoot Amputation Based on Patient Height
Authors: Kaur Kushkaran , Cornell Rhonda S. , Meyr Andrew J. 
Published: August 2022

Background: The objective of this investigation was to evaluate adverse short-term outcomes after partial forefoot amputation with a specific comparison performed based on patient height.
Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was analyzed to select patients with a 28805 Current Procedural Terminology code (amputation, foot; transmetatarsal) who underwent the procedure with “all layers of incision (deep and superficial) fully closed.” This resulted in 11 patients with a height of 60 inches or less, 202 with a height greater than 60 inches and less than 72 inches, and 55 with a height of 72 inches or greater.
Results: Results of the primary outcome measures found no significant differences among groups with respect to the development of a superficial surgical site infection (0% versus 6.4% versus 5.5%; P = .669), deep incisional infection (9.1% versus 3.5% versus 10.9%; P = .076), or wound disruption (0% versus 5.4% versus 5.5%; P = .730). In addition, no significant differences were observed among groups with respect to unplanned reoperations (9.1% versus 16.8% versus 12.7%; P = .630) or unplanned hospital readmissions (45.5% versus 23.3% versus 20.0%; P = .190).
Conclusions: The results of this investigation demonstrate no differences in short-term adverse outcomes after partial forefoot amputation with primary closure based on patient height. Although height has previously been described as a potential risk factor in the development of lower-extremity pathogenesis, this finding was not observed in this study from a large US database.
Association between lung function impairment with urinary heavy metals in a community in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Haddi Ammar Amsyar , Ja’afar Mohd Hasni , Ismail Halim 
Published: August 2022

Lung function status can be directly or indirectly affected by exposure to pollutants in the environment. Urinary heavy metals may be an indirect indicator of lung function impairment that leads to various diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to explore the prevalence of lung function impairment as well as its association with urinary heavy metal levels and other influencing factors among the community in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Urinary sampling was done during various community events in the housing areas of Klang Valley between March and October 2019. Only respondents who consented would undergo a lung function test. Urine samples were obtained and sent for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis for heavy metal cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentration. Of the 200 recruited respondents, 52% were male and their ages ranged from 18 years old to 74 years old with a mean age of 38.4 ± 14.05 years. Urinary samples show high urinary Cd level in 12% of the respondents (n = 24) whereas none recorded a high urinary Pb level. There was a positive correlation between the levels of urinary Cd and urinary Pb (r = 0.303; p = 0.001). Furthermore, a negative correlation was detected between urinary Cd level and forced vital capacity (FVC) (r = − 0.202, p = 0.004), force expiratory volume at the first second (FEV1) (r = − 0.225, p = 0.001), and also force expiratory flow between 25–75% of FVC (FEF 25–75%) (r = − 0.187, p = 0.008). However, urinary Pb did not show any correlation with lung function parameters. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that urinary Cd had a significant negative effect on FVC (p = 0.025) and FEV1 (p = 0.004) based on the predicted value. Additionally, other factors such as education level (p = 0.013) also influenced lung function. However, no interaction was detected between heavy metals or other factors. In short, there was a significant negative linear relationship between urinary Cd and lung function, whereas urinary Pb was not associated with lung function. Beside acting as a biomarker for cadmium exposure level, urinary Cd may also be applied as indirect biomarker for asymptomatic chronic lung function deterioration among the healthy population.
Global Prevalence and Incidence of Tinnitus
Authors: Jarach Carlotta M. , Lugo Alessandra , Scala Marco , van den Brandt Piet A. , Cederroth Christopher R. , Odone Anna , Garavello Werner , Schlee Winfried , Langguth Berthold , Gallus Silvano 
Published: August 2022

ImportanceTo date, no systematic review has taken a meta-analytic approach to estimating the prevalence and incidence of tinnitus in the general population.ObjectiveTo provide frequency estimates of tinnitus worldwide.Data SourcesAn umbrella review followed by a traditional systematic review was performed by searching PubMed-MEDLINE and Embase from inception through November 19, 2021.Study SelectionResearch data from the general population were selected, and studies based on patients or on subgroups of the population with selected lifestyle habits were excluded. No restrictions were applied according to date, age, sex, and country.Data Extraction and SynthesisRelevant extracted information included type of study, time and location, end point, population characteristics, and tinnitus definition. The study followed the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) reporting guideline.Main Outcomes and MeasuresPooled prevalence estimates of any tinnitus, severe tinnitus, chronic tinnitus, and diagnosed tinnitus as well as incidence of tinnitus were obtained using random-effects meta-analytic models; heterogeneity between studies was controlled using the χ2test, and inconsistency was measured using theI2statistic.ResultsAmong 767 publications, 113 eligible articles published between 1972 and 2021 were identified, and prevalence estimates from 83 articles and incidence estimates from 12 articles were extracted. The pooled prevalence of any tinnitus among adults was 14.4% (95% CI, 12.6%-16.5%) and ranged from 4.1% (95% CI, 3.7%-4.4%) to 37.2% (95% CI, 34.6%-39.9%). Prevalence estimates did not significantly differ by sex (14.1% [95% CI, 11.6%-17.0%] among male individuals; 13.1% [95% CI, 10.5%-16.2%] among female individuals), but increased prevalence was associated with age (9.7% [95% CI, 7.4%-12.5%] among adults aged 18-44 years; 13.7% [95% CI, 11.0%-17.0%] among those aged 45-64 years; and 23.6% [95% CI, 19.4%-28.5%] among those aged ≥65 years;P &amp;lt; .001 among age groups). The pooled prevalence of severe tinnitus was 2.3% (95% CI, 1.7%-3.1%), ranging from 0.5% (95% CI, 0.3%-0.7%) to 12.6% (95% CI, 11.1%-14.1%). The pooled prevalence of chronic tinnitus was 9.8% (95% CI, 4.7%-19.3%) and the pooled prevalence of diagnosed tinnitus was 3.4% (95% CI, 2.1%-5.5%). The pooled incidence rate of any tinnitus was 1164 per 100 000 person-years (95% CI, 479-2828 per 100 000 person-years).Conclusions and RelevanceDespite the substantial heterogeneity among studies, this comprehensive systematic review on the prevalence and incidence of tinnitus suggests that tinnitus affects more than 740 million adults globally and is perceived as a major problem by more than 120 million people, mostly aged 65 years or older. Health policy makers should consider the global burden of tinnitus, and greater effort should be devoted to boost research on tinnitus.
Structural Evolution of C60 Molecular Crystal Predicted by Neural Network Potential
Authors: Ni Kun , Pan Fei , Zhu Yanwu 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe preparation of fullerene and a wide range of derivatives has attracted much attention in past decades. Understanding the structural evolution starting from fullerene is critical to guide the experimental exploration but has been paid less attention yet. Using ab initio molecular dynamics or global structural search algorithm accompanied with density functional theory calculations can give a glance of the potential energy surface (PES), but suffers high cost and low efficiency. Herein, by using neural network potentials and stochastic surface walking global structural search method, an accelerated energy calculation, and the higher efficient PES mapping starting from C60 molecular crystal are reported. The structural evolution is found to follow an order of molecular crystal → polymers → opened caged ordered structures → 3D) curved carbon and graphite under zero pressure. Under high pressures, e.g., 50 GPa, the evolution follows a pathway of fullerene → sp2 and sp3 hybrid carbon → sp3 amorphous carbon and crystal diamond. The electronic property calculation of the obtained structures in the evolution pathway shows a band gap depending on the order parameter of the generated structures, suggesting that more novel carbons can be potentially prepared in experiments, starting from C60.
Enhanced Figure of Merit via Hybridized Guided‐Mode Resonances in 2D‐Metallic Photonic Crystal Slabs
Authors: Sarkar Swagato , Ghosh Anik Kumar , Adnan Mohammad , Aftenieva Olha , Gupta Vaibhav , Fery Andreas , Joseph Joby , König Tobias A. F. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractMetallic nanostructures are highly attractive for refractive index sensing, as the evanescent field from the associated plasmonic resonances resides in close proximity to the adjacent analyte media. However, this benefit is often reduced due to broad plasmonic lineshapes producing poor quality factors. The rational design provides strategies for narrowing the plasmonic modes by incorporating photonic diffraction, which promotes surface lattice resonances . Due to the stringent parametric dependencies, these resonances in metallic lattices are not always feasible, particularly when a straightforward fabrication route with fewer process steps is desired. Herein, hybridized guided‐mode resonance in a 2D‐metallic photonic crystal slab (2D‐mPhCs) is introduced that ensures high‐quality hybrid modes while maintaining a simple fabrication methodology. In direct comparison to its constituent plasmonic and photonic modes, this concept is discussed for sensing applications. The “figure of merit (FOM)” is frequently regarded as a valid metric for measuring sensing performanceensuring high‐quality modes with an improved detection limit. The experimental results confirm enhanced FOM (three to six times) for the hybrid modes, in contrast to the constituent counterparts. For optoelectronic applications, such as photodetection and photocatalysis, these hybrid structures with high‐quality modes offer a promising platform to harvest light at the metal–semiconductor interfaces.
Harnessing Biobased Materials in Photosynaptic Transistors with Multibit Data Storage and Panchromatic Photoresponses Extended to Near‐Infrared Band
Authors: Ercan Ender , Lin Yan‐Cheng , Sakai‐Otsuka Yoko , Borsali Redouane , Chen Wen‐Chang 
Published: August 2022

AbstractOwing to ever‐increasing environmental impact, nature‐inspired biomimetic electronics are key to unlock the potential of developing environmentally friendly brain‐like computing and biomimetic artificial‐intelligence systems. Thus far, the development of photosynaptic devices via green processing using biobased materials has become a major challenge, owing to restrictions in complex architecture, material design, and stimulation wavelength. This article reports on the first bioinspired phototransistor using biocomposites comprising semiconducting block copolymers, poly(3‐hexylthiophene)‐block‐maltoheptaose, and bacteriochlorophyll (BCHL), which extend the photoresponse from visible to UV to near‐infrared light, to exhibit fundamental sensing, computing, and memory functions. The superior ultrafast (50 ms) and multilevel (>9 bits) photoresponses of a single cell of the synaptic devices are attributed to hydrogen‐bonding interaction (i) between the block copolymers to facilitate the self‐assembled microstructure, and (ii) within the block copolymer and BCHL to homogeneously disperse the natural chromophore. Notably, a two‐terminal flexible synaptic device comprising biocomposites and a biobased poly(ethylene furanoate) substrate with high mechanical endurance is demonstrated to exhibit synaptic functionality and environmentally benign properties without using a gate impetus and hazardous ingredients. Collectively, the photosynaptic transistor comprising a biocomposite successfully provides an effective guide for applications in artificial visual perception, sensing, and memory in neuromorphic computing and intelligent systems.
Role of Thermally Occupied Hole States in Room‐Temperature Broadband Gain in CdSe/CdS Giant‐Shell Nanocrystals
Authors: Tanghe Ivo , Llusar Jordi , Climente Juan I. , Barker Alex , Paternò Giuseppe , Scotognella Francesco , Polovitsyn Anatolii , Khan Ali Hossain , Hens Zeger , Van Thourhout Dries , Geiregat Pieter , Moreels Iwan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractGrowing CdSe/CdS nanocrystals from a large CdSe core, and employing a giant CdS shell, a continuous, broadband gain spectrum, covering the spectral range between the CdSe and the CdS band edge, is induced. As revealed by k·p calculations, this feature is enabled by a set of closely spaced S‐, P‐ and, for larger CdSe cores, D‐state hole levels, which are thermally occupied at room temperature, combined with a sparse density of electron states. This leads to a range of bleach signals in the transient absorption spectra that persist up to a microsecond. By extending a state‐filling model including relevant higher‐energy states and a Fermi–Dirac distribution of holes at finite temperature, it is shown that thermal occupancy can lower the gain threshold for excited states. Inclusion of Gaussian broadening of discrete transitions also leads to a smoothening of the gain threshold spectrum. Next to a direct measurement of the gain threshold, a method is also developed to extract this from the gain lifetime, taking advantage that population inversion is limited by Auger recombination and recombination rates scale with the exciton density as 〈N〉·(〈N〉 − 1). The results should be readily extendable to other systems, such as perovskite or III–V colloidal nanocrystals.
TENG Applications in Transportation and Surrounding Emergency Management
Authors: Xu Nuo , Han Jing , Xiong Yao , Wang Zhong Lin , Sun Qijun 
Published: August 2022

AbstractWith the rapid development of transportation technology, people's lives are becoming more and more convenient, but the popularity of high speed transportation also increases the probability of emergencies. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct real‐time and accurate monitoring on transportation conditions to reduce the occurrence of emergencies. For possibly emergencies in other circumstances (e.g., meteorological disasters, geological disasters, and maritime disasters), emergency management is also critical to ensure the security of people and property. Prediction and early‐warning can help to detect abnormal situations and take measures, prior to potential risks. The basis of real‐time and effective transportation monitoring and emergency management requires a continuous and stable power supply for randomly distributed sensors and actuators. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have been extensively investigated in different transportation circumstances to harvest the surrounding energy and drive distributed sensors for self‐powered wireless monitoring. This article surveys the research progress in TENGs in road transportation, bridge transportation, railway transportation, and maritime transportation, and related surrounding emergency management. Representative applications and the main achievements are summarized for these different application scenarios. A perspective on TENG research is given, and the remaining challenges facing TENGs in transportation and emergency management are discussed, along with potential solutions.