bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Promoting Data Harmonization to Evaluate Vaccine Hesitancy in LMICs: Approach and Applications
Authors: Rego Ryan , Zhukov Yuri , Reneau Kyrani , Pienta Amy , Rice Kristina , Brady Patrick , Siwo Geoffrey , Wachira Peninah Wanjiku , Abubakar Amina , Kollman Ken , Waljee Akbar K. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
Factors influencing the health of populations are interdisciplinary. However, datasets which measure health outcomes often lack disciplinary breath. Data on health outcomes can be combined with datasets on other factors, such as political violence or development. However, this is difficult, due to different levels of geographic support; differing dataset formats and structures; differences in sampling procedures and wording; and the stability of temporal trends. We present a computational package to combine spatially misaligned datasets to analyze multi-dimensional factors in health outcomes.
Methods
We used data from the World Bank’s High Frequency Phone Surveys (HFPS) from Kenya, Indonesia, and Malawi. These data were curated and combined with data on political violence, electoral competitiveness, and economic development. Using the Sub-National Geospatial Data Archive (SUNGEO) system, the combined data were then analyzed to determine 1) stability of vaccination preferences (in Indonesia) and 2) the association between the aforementioned factors on vaccination preferences using a stochastic process model (Markov Chain) with two states, being vaccine willing and vaccine hesitant (in all three countries).
Results
In Indonesia, vaccine-acceptance is more persistent than vaccine-hesitancy from round to round: the probability of staying acceptant was 0.97, whereas the probability of staying hesitant was 0.67. In Indonesia and Kenya, decreased political violence associated with decreased levels of vaccination hesitancy (-16 and -23 percentage points difference (ppd) respectively); though no significant association was seen in Malawi. Similarly, in Indonesia and Kenya (though not Malawi), increased electoral competitiveness was associated with decreased levels of vaccination hesitancy (-30 and -17ppd respectively). Increased economic development was also associated with decreased vaccination hesitancy in Indonesia and Kenya.
Conclusion
It is possible to combine spatially misaligned and incompatible datasets. As an exemplar, we found that vaccination hesitancy was aligned with political violence and electoral uncompetitiveness - compatible with past results that vaccination hesitancy was associated with government distrust. We recommend that either work in governmental institutions be strengthened through the promotion of non-violent, democratic elections; or that vaccination be separated from government.
Key factors influencing analytical solutions for predicting groundwater inflows in rock tunnels
Authors: Peng Hui , Frenelus Wadslin , Zhang Jingyu 
Published: October 2022

AbstractPredicting groundwater inflow into tunnels is essential to ensure the safe accessibility and stability of underground excavations and to attenuate any associated risks. Such predictions have attracted much attention due to their tremendous importance and the challenge of determining them accurately. Over recent decades, based on diverse methods, researchers have developed many relevant analytical solutions. Considering these research efforts, this article identifies and describes the most critical key factors that strongly influence the accuracy of groundwater inflow predictions in rock tunnels. In addition, it presents a synthesis of the latest advances in analytical solutions developed for this purpose. These key factors are mainly time dependency of groundwater inflows, water-bearing structures, aquifer thickness, hydraulic head and groundwater drawdown, rock permeability and hydraulic conductivity, fracture aperture, and rainfall data. For instance, groundwater inflows into tunnels comprise two stages. However, the transition between the stages is not always rapid and, for tunnels located in faulted karst terrains and water-rich areas, groundwater inflows can exceed 1,000 L/min/m. Under high stress, rock permeability can increase up to three times near the inevitable excavation-damaged zones, and groundwater inflows into tunnels can be significantly affected. Despite the enormous amount of research already conducted, improvements in the accuracy of predicting groundwater inflows into rock tunnels are still needed and strongly suggested.
Evaluation of the Anterior Chamber Parameters by Pentacam after Toric Implantable Phakic Contact lens (IPCL) Implantation in Moderate to High Myopia with Astigmatism
Authors: Mahmoud Mohamed Salah El-Din , Abdel Hamid Mohamed , Esmail Mohamed Esmail Khalil , Abdel Halim Ahmed 
Published: October 2022

Background:
The toric IPCL is posterior phakic intraocular lens used for correction of moderate to high myopia with astigmatism, but after the implantation, there were changes in the parameters of the anterior chamber (AC).

Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to assess the parameters of the AC and lens vault after toric IPCL in patients with moderate to high myopia with astigmatism by Pentacam.

Patients and Methods:
In a prospective interventional case series, 30 eyes with moderate to high myopia with astigmatism were treated with toric IPCL implantation. Pentacam was done preoperatively, after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months of toric IPCL implantation for evaluation of the AC parameters as the angle of the anterior chamber (ACA), depth of the anterior chamber (ACD) and volume of the anterior chamber (ACV). Also, the lens vault and intraocular pressure (IOP) were evaluated.

Results:
The ACD was 3.3±0.1 mm preoperatively and changed to 2.5±0.1 mm after 1 month and remained stable at 3 and 6 months postoperatively (p-value =0.001). The ACV was 198.06±25.02 mm3 preoperatively and reduced to 131.5±20.7, 131.8±21.4 and 131.5±20.2 mm3 after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months, respectively(p-value =0.001). The ACA was 42.9±4.1 preoperatively and changed to 26.7±4.3, 26.4±4.2 and 26.7±4.9 after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months, respectively (p-value =0.001). The vault was 458±126.2 um after 1 month, 461±129.6 um after 3 months and 464.6±130.6 um after 6 months (p-value =0.005). The IOP was slightly high during the first month, then reduced to a level near the preoperative values during the second and third follow-up.

Conclusion:
The Pentacam was a useful tool for follow up of the AC parameters after toric IPCL implantation in patients with moderate to high myopia astigmatism.
Exploring the perceptions of EFL learners towards mobile-assisted vocabulary acquisition
Authors: Alharbi Bader 
Published: October 2022

This research examined how high school students felt about using the Busuu app to learn new vocabulary. The study used a qualitative research approach to elicit in-depth opinions on the subject. In addition, it assessed the benefits and challenges experienced by the participants when using Busuu, a language learning application, to acquire English language vocabulary. With 25 high school students from a public high school in the Saudi Arabian educational district of Ar Rass, a semi-structured interview (questions asked in Arabic) was conducted. The collected data were coded, conceptually examined, and documented. The findings indicated that students have a positive attitude about utilizing the Busuu a language learning mobile application to aid in their vocabulary acquisition. The majority of users had a positive view of Busuu when it came to expanding their vocabularies. Additionally, it revealed that the Busuu helps students become more motivated, have fun, and expand their vocabulary. Finally, the study highlighted various technical or legal challenges that stop students from using mobile applications, which are summed up in the challenge of getting an internet connection or the prohibition of using mobile at school.
Processing plant proteins colloidal structures
Authors:   Aarhus University, Corredig Milena 
Published: October 2022

Food systems need to be designed to better fit within planetary boundaries. It is not only important to find more sustainable protein sources, but also to create fully circular, robust supply chains. But this is only the beginning: new formulations will need to fit common dietary expectations. The utilization of plant-based protein ingredients present significant challenges in relation to their nutritional and technological functionalities. Today these proteins do not measure up when used as ingredients in conventional processes. Plant protein streams contain polydisperse colloids, and detailed studies of their behaviour during processing is only at their infancy. To predict their structure-function, their physical and chemical changes need to be followed at various length scales. Furthermore, for each food matrix, depending on the final product needs, it will be required to find the appropriate level of refinement and processing history, to reach the right balance between sustainability and processing/nutritional functionality. This is currently a significant knowledge gap. This talk will outline how processing dynamics at the molecular and supramolecular level, affect the interactions occurring with the various components in mixed matrices, and will aim to inspire researchers to find new processing and formulation approaches that will better fit plant-based ingredients utilization, and with this accelerate progress towards a shift to more sustainable diets.
The Palm oil crop in Ecuador and its extraction
Authors:   Extractora la Joya, Alzamora Sebastian 
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this presentation is to take you through the process of the Palm oil crop, harvest, and industrialization to obtain Crude Palm Oil (CPO).Palm oil crops started in Ecuador in 1950 and since then it has brought jobs, wealth and development to our society. Now, 80% of farmers have less than 50 hectares counting to a total of 256 000 hectares. Oil Palm tree is a perennial crop that starts production approximately 24 months after it is planted in the soil. It is harvested every 8 days all year round and it is one of the most versatile products in the world. All components of the fruit have a use for the mill and the plantation.There are two main varieties of Oil Palm trees, which require different tasks: Elaeis Guinesis and High Oleic Palm Tree which is more resistant to diseases, such as Bud Root (PC), and with a higher oil yield per area.Many tasks are needed to maintain the Palm Oil crop, which results in an optimal percentage of oil extraction in the Palm Oil Mill. Some tasks include: Weed cut around the plantation, the €œcorona€ to maintain the area around the palm tree clean, pruning of the leaves, fertilization, pest control and harvest.After harvest, the Oil Palm tree fruit goes into the mill. The extraction of the palm oil is carried out by mechanical means where the fruit first goes trough a sterilizer to soften the tissue and stop the acidification process. The bunch is separated in the fruit threshing drum, and then transported to the digester and twin-screw press where the oil is extracted by pressure. This oil is separated from water and palm cake in the Tridecanter. The process results in two main products: Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Palm Kernel nut which goes to the Kernel Mill to extract Palm Kernel Oil (PKO), palm kernel cakeEcuador is the 10th biggest Palm Oil producer in the world and now, 19% of total crop area, and growing, is RSPO certified and an important producer of Organic Palm Oil.
Latest developments in ice condensing in oil refining: the SAFE solution
Authors:   Desmet Ballestra  OFO, Schols Bart 
Published: October 2022

The vacuum ice condensing technology (VIC) has been introduced in oil refining since early 90's and has since earned its place in today's modern refineries. Apart from economical savings, the technology also improves the environment as less effluent is produced and less odour is emitted. Ongoing developments have made VIC even more efficient in both capital as well as operational cost. VIC maintains low pressure (< 2mbara) in a deodoriser by freezing vapours on cooled tubes. VIC substantially reduces energy consumption by lowering overall steam consumption. Plant safety also has been improved as ammonia leakage risk is close to zero and most critical hardware, refrigerant storage and chiller, are moved outside the main refinery building.In some areas, use of ammonia is still a concern despite all safety measures. Hence the need to replace ammonia with a safer refrigerant: C02 Today deodorisers can operate even below 1mbara which opens new perspectives for the mild refining of heat-sensitive oils and a more efficient removal of contaminants like pesticides, PAHC's, mineral oil and glycidyl esters. Examples of main technological innovations are given to demonstrate the potential of the new generation Sublimax SAFE system.
Opportunity to assist in the expansion of high-quality soybean feed and edible oil production in Madagascar
Authors:   Agrival, Andriamifidy Bob 
Published: October 2022

Madagascar has a population of over 28,000,000 people, of which 48% are food insecure, and 80% are involved in agriculture (reliefweb.int, 2022). Madagascar's prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years is 41.5% (Global-nutrition report, 2018). Additionally, UNICEF reports that drought in the southern region will increase acute childhood malnutrition fourfold over their 2020 assessment. Soybean, a nutrient dense ingredient for human and animal consumption, may ameliorate undernutrition in Madagascar. Traditionally, soybean meal and oil were imported at an annual rate of approximately 50,000 metric tons of meal, and 75,000 liters of edible oil. More recent hikes in transportation costs and 30% tariffs, make production of quality feed, and edible oil from imported oilseeds impractical. To improve nutrition and farmer livelihoods, soybean must be locally cultivated and processed. Madagascar is suited to grow soybean with 8 million HA of cultivable land (FAO 2016) and average rainfall of 1,500 mm during a 6-month rainy season. AGRIVAL is a Malagasy animal feed company, serving smallholder poultry growers. In reaction to increasing prices for imported soybean, the company created a 5-year strategy to strengthen its feed production capacity, expand processing to edible oils, and purchase locally grown soybean from Malagasy smallholder farmers. Contracts for new equipment include an oil expeller. Agrival partnered with Cultivating New Frontiers in Africa (CNFA) and the Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) to grow soybeans and requests technical assistance with meal and oil production from their partnership with AOCS, under the Farmer-to-Farmer USAID program. To date, farmers have been trained and are growing soybeans in Madagascar. Agrival requests technical assistance from oilseed industry professionals, to better incorporate newly arriving equipment, and ramp up high-quality production. This Project will produce high-quality, lower priced animal and human food for the Malagasy people and create thousands of jobs in agriculture and industry.
Functional properties of faba bean proteins extracted by different aqueous processes for food applications
Authors:   University of Alberta, Jeganathan Brasathe , Temelli Feral ,   University of Alberta, Vasanthan Thavaratnam ,   University of Alberta
Published: October 2022

Dry fractionation of faba bean protein is a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive wet fractionation approaches. However, it can only lead to relatively modest enrichment in protein content. The primary goal of this study was to compare the impact of aqueous protein extraction processes on the functionalities of faba bean proteins for food applications. Proteins from two Canadian faba bean cultivars Snowbird (zero-tannin, ZT) and Athena (high-tannin, HT) were extracted by dialysis following water extraction (W) and salt extraction (S) processes, and conventional alkali-acid approach (A). Although salt-soluble globulins were the primary proteins found in faba beans based on Osborne's protein classification, protein isolates (PIs) from ZT-W and HT-W had significantly higher (P< 0.05) protein contents on a dry matter basis (89.8±0.4% and 92.0±0.0%, respectively, Nx6.25) as compared to protein concentrates (PCs) from ZT-S (78.2±0.4%) and HT-S (77.7±0.2%). These differences in protein extractability could be attributed to the higher levels of naturally present minerals. Substantially lower (P< 0.05) mineral contents were detected in HT in comparison to ZT, plausibly due to the affinity of tannins towards minerals. Calorimetric analysis of W-PIs and A-PIs maintained at low-moisture contents resulted in a very high denaturation temperature range (225-235°C), implying their thermal stability for high-temperature processing. Furthermore, solubility, foaming and emulsification properties, and hydration capacities of W-PIs were higher or comparable to those of A-PIs and S-PCs. Dynamic rheological studies (25€“95€“25 °C) of W-PI heat-induced gels indicated that storage modulus (G') and loss modulus (G'') increased over time with an early crossover point (G' > G'') as compared to A-PIs. The stress and strain at fracture of W-PIs and A-PIs gels were comparable to those of whole egg gels. In summary, W-PIs were superior to S-PCs in terms of their functionalities and can be considered chemical-free alternatives to A-PIs, for sustainable food applications.
Abuso psicológico, autoestima e dependência emocional de mulheres durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Paiva Tamyres Tomaz , Lima Kaline da Silva , Cavalcanti Jaqueline Gomes 
Published: October 2022

A violência contra a mulher assim como a COVID-19 é um fenômeno pandêmico, que atinge todas as camadas sociais. O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer as relações entre o abuso psicológico, a autoestima e a dependência emocional de mulheres durante a pandemia, sob a ótica da teoria do vínculo traumático. Contamos com 222 mulheres, a maioria heterossexual (76,6 %), namorando (53,3 %) ou casadas (44,1 %). Os resultados demonstraram que quanto maior o abuso psicológico, menor é a autoestima e maior a dependência do cônjuge. Um modelo alternativo também foi confirmado, demonstrando que quanto maior a dependência, maior a susceptibilidade em manter relacionamentos abusivos e a baixa autoestima intensifica esse processo de caráter cíclico. Além disso, observamos que mulheres que convivem em tempo integral com parceiros durante o isolamento social apresentaram maior abuso psicológico e dependência exclusiva.
Investigación educativa y narrativas biográficas: la experiencia de formación de maestrandos y egresados en contexto COVID-19 y post COVID-19
Authors: Calneggia María Isabel , Lucchese Marcela , Di Francesco Adriana Carlota , Gigena Daniela C. , Müller Vanina G. , López Mariana , Toledo Ledesma Blas Amado , Valero María José 
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo propone una lectura analítica de historias de vida, en clave de narrativas, de experiencias de maestrandos y egresados que incursionan durante el período 2020-2021 en la investigación educativa. Se funda en un enfoque interpretativo con herramientas metodológicas biográfico-narrativas de investigación en ciencias sociales. De este modo, la historia de vida se inscribe tanto como perspectiva socioantropológica de registro de diversa información proporcionada por los sujetos cuanto como género documental, aspecto este desde el cual se ponen de manifiesto sus caracteres discursivos.
Los textos ofrecen en primera persona el recorte de un momento vital que -en el marco de la pandemia COVID-19- no solo se hace eco de este suceso de alto valor condicionante de futuras transformaciones, sino que además permite la posibilidad de reflexionar sobre las vivencias, contradicciones, interrogantes y aprendizajes que la experiencia del ingreso al equipo de investigación les permite construir como registro subjetivo.
Kualitas Lembar Kerja Praktikum Pada Materi Struktur dan Fungsi Jaringan Tumbuhan Menggunakan Diagram Vee
Authors: Qodri Dyah Nurul , Fuadiyah Sa'diatul 
Published: October 2022

Rendahnya kelengkapan komponen LKP yang digunakan dalam kegiatan praktikum mnyulitkan siswa dalam membentuk pengetahuannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk Metode praktikum merupakan metode yang tepat untuk pembelajaran biologi.. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keberadaan dan kualitas LKP berdasarkan komponen diagram Vee. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian deskriptif. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah 2 LKP materi struktur dan fungsi jaringan tumbuhan. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 2 LKP yaitu 1 LKP pada buku cetak dan 1 LKP buatan guru. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu instrumen keberadaan komponen diagram Vee dan instrumen kualitas komponen Diagram Vee yang berupa rubrik dan tabel. Hasil uji coba dan analisis data diketahui persentase keberadaan komponen pertanyaan fokus, objek/peristiwa, pencacatan/transformasi dan klaim pengetahuan yaitu 100% dengan kategori sangat lengkap sedangkan persentase komponen teori/prinsip/konsep yaitu 50% dengan kategori cukup lengkap. Sedangkan persentase kualitas komponen diagram yaitu pertanyaan fokus yaitu 50% dengan cukup baik, objek/peristiwa yaitu 75% dengan kategori baik sedangkan komponen teori/prinsip/konsep yaitu 0% dengan kategori sangat kurang, catatan/transformasi yaitu 62,5% dengan kategori baik. Sehingga perlu dilakukan rekontruksi dan uji coba LKP agar kegiatan praktikum lebih bermakna bagi peserta didik sehingga konsep yang harus dikuasai siswa tercapai.
Media Permainan Kartu Bergambar Mengenai Siklus Hidup Hewan Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Arisandi I Made Arik , D.B. Kt. Ngr. Semara Putra  
Published: October 2022

Penggunaan metode dan media pembelajaran yang kurang bervariasi membuat pembelajaran menjadi kurang efektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan media permainan kartu bergambar mengenai siklus hidup hewan kelas IV SD. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan yang menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Subjek penelitian yaitu ahli desain pembelajaran, ahli media pembelajaran, 3 siswa untuk uji coba perorangan dan 6-9 siswa uji coba kelompok kecil. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, metode wawancara dan metode penyebaran angket atau kuisioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif, dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian review ahli isi mata pelajaran memperoleh kriteria sangat baik dengan skor (80%), review ahli desain pembelajaran memperoleh kriteria sangat baik dengan skor (90%). hasil review ahli media pembelajaran memperoleh kriteria sangat baik dengan skor (90%) dan hasil uji perorangan memperoleh kriteria sangat baik dengan skor (90%) dan (e) hasil uji coba kelompok kecil memperoleh kriteria baik dengan skor (87,2%). Maka, media permainan kartu bergambar ini layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran IPA khususnya materi mengenai siklus hidup hewan kelas IV SD. Implikasi pada penelitian ini adalah pemanfaatan kartu bergambar materi siklus hidup hewan dalam pembelajaran IPA memberi dampak positif bagi peserta didik dan guru.