bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Making Business English Teaching International Through The Use Of Social Networks: A Case Study in a Clil Context
Authors: Contero Urgal Candela 
Published: October 2022

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teachers might be expected to use realia in their lessons as it is thought to be designed to meet the students’ real needs in their professional life. Teachers are then expected to offer authentic materials and set students in authentic contexts where their learning outcomes can be highly meaningful. The present paper is aimed at studying different digital tools that can be employed in the Business English (BE) lesson as a way to offer a collection of formats businesses are currently using so as to internationalise and advertise their products and services. A secondary objective of our study will then be to progress on the development of multidisciplinary competencies students are expected to acquire during their degree.	Findings will confirm students’ interest in working with updated realia in their BE lessons, as a consequence of their strong belief in the necessity to work with updated didactic resources. Despite the limitations social media can have as a means to teach BE, students will still find it highly beneficial since it will foster their familiarisation with the digital tools they will need to use when they get to the labour market.
Caracterização de artrópodes edáficos em duas áreas com diferentes coberturas vegetais na região central do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Milagre Jocimar Caiafa , Dick Grasiele , Mendes Lucas José , Paz Thaynara Diuliane Carvalho , Stangarlin Mauricio Pegoraro , Santos João Antônio Rodrigues , Schumacher Mauro Valdir 
Published: October 2022

Os artrópodes edáficos são organismos de grande importância ecológica e sua dinâmica no solo e serapilheira pode ser influenciada pelo tipo de cobertura vegetal. Nosso objetivo foi caracterizar e comparar abundância, riqueza e índices de diversidade e uniformidade de artrópodes edáficos em uma área ocupada por bambu (BM) e uma área reflorestada (RF), localizadas na região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A hipótese deste estudo é que haverá maior abundância, riqueza, diversidade e uniformidade de organismos na área RF. Para a coleta da fauna de solo foram amostrados os artrópodes presentes na interface solo-serapilheira com a utilização de coletores do tipo Provid em quatro pontos de cada área de estudo. Em ambas as áreas deste estudo houve elevada abundância e riqueza de artópodes, sendo as ordens Collembola, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera e Diptera as mais representativas. Refutando a hipótese prevista, a área RF apresentou menor número de indivíduos e mesma riqueza que a área BM. A área BM apresentou maior abundância de indivíduos da ordem Diptera quando comparada com a área RF, sendo que para as demais ordens não houve diferenças significativas. Estudos adicionais considerando as propriedades físicas e químicas do solo e a composição da serapilheira podem auxiliar no melhor entendimento da relação entre os artrópodes edáficos e a cobertura da vegetação nessas áreas, além do papel bioindicador desses organismos.
Maneuvring Behavior of Push Convoys in Different Barge Configurations
Authors: Delefortrie Guillaume , Villagomez Jose , Verwilligen Jeroen 
Published: October 2022

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Ship maneuvring simulators are a useful tool for the design of inland waterways and for training of skippers. The realism of the maneuvring prediction is a key success factor. In this paper, a 6 DOF (degrees of freedom) maneuvring model is presented which is able to predict the maneuvring behavior of push convoys in different, rigidly connected configurations (number of barges, draft of the barges, and position of the pusher) and for different water depths. The coefficients of this maneuvring model have been determined based on captive model tests and the realism is exemplified with a number of fast time simulation runs, including the turning on the spot of a convoy by means of uncoupled control of rudders and propellers. Final validations were performed during real-time simulation runs with experienced skippers.

Introduction
Knowledge on the maneuvring prediction of inland vessels is a key factor to determine the navigability of the waterways, especially when their water depth is limited (shallow water). The quality and accuracy of mathematical models require a continuous improvement. Push convoys operating in shallow water are intensively used performing long trips or elaborated maneuvers such as turning from a river into a harbor, turning on the spot, and astern sailing. An appropriate modeling of their maneuvring capacity requires a mathematical model able to operate in four quadrants (ahead or astern motion, combined with ahead or astern propulsion). In literature, papers which deal with the creation of reliable mathematical models for this type of inland vessels and their applications are rather scarce.
Impact of silver nanoparticles on the nutritional properties of Arthrospira platensis
Authors: Liang Sharolynne Xiao Tong , Djearamane Sinouvassane , Tanislaus Antony Dhanapal Anto Cordelia , Wong Ling Shing 
Published: October 2022

Background
Arthrospira platensis is farmed worldwide due to its nutrient-rich properties and provides multiple benefits to human health. However, the wide usage of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) causes pollution which may affect the nutritional quality of A. platensis. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the interaction and accumulation of Ag NPs on A. platensis, and determine the changes in biomass and nutritional value of A. platensis due to the exposure to Ag NPs.

Methods
The interaction and accumulation of Ag NPs on A. platensis were examined through Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The loss in biomass together with the macromolecules, pigments, and phenolic compounds of A. platensis was investigated upon treating with various concentrations of Ag NPs (5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 µg/mL) for 24, 48, 72 and 96 h.

Results
The results showed that the treatment of A. platensis with Ag NPs caused a dose and time-dependent reduction in biomass, macronutrients, pigments and phenolic compounds. The highest detrimental effects were found at 96 h with the reported values of 65.71 ± 2.79%, 67.21 ± 3.98%, 48.99 ± 4.39% and 59.62 ± 3.96% reduction in biomass, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, respectively, along with 82.99 ± 7.81%, 67.55 ± 2.63%, 75.03 ± 1.55%, and 63.43 ± 2.89% loss in chlorophyll-a, carotenoids, C-phycocyanin, and total phenolic compounds of A. platensis for 100 µg/mL of Ag NPs. The EDX analysis confirmed the surface accumulation of Ag NPs on Arthrospira cells, while SEM images evidenced the surface alterations and damage of the treated cells. The functional groups such as hydroxyl, amine, methyl, amide I, amide II, carboxyl, carbonyl and phosphate groups from the cell wall of the A. platensis were identified to be possibly involved in the interaction of Ag NPs with A. platensis.

Conclusion
The study confirmed that the exposure of Ag NPs is detrimental to A. platensis where the interaction and accumulation of Ag NPs on A. platensis caused reduction in biomass, macromolecules, pigments, and total phenolic compounds.
Effectiveness of a community-based peer support service among persons suffering severe mental illness in China
Authors: Fan Yunge , Ma Ning , Ouyang Aili , Zhang Wufang , He Manxi , Chen Yong , Liu Jin , Li Zhongxiang , Yang Junlan , Ma Liang , Caine Eric D. 
Published: October 2022

Background
Community-based peer support service is widely and effectively deployed for persons suffering severe mental illness (SMI) in countries with well-developed outpatient mental health systems. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 1-year peer service project among persons with SMI implemented in China.

Methods
A total of 101 consumers (service recipients) and 66 family caregivers were recruited at baseline from communities located in Beijing and Chengdu. Severity of psychiatric symptoms, personal and social functioning, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and medication adherence were evaluated among consumers. Self-esteem, life satisfaction, anxiety, and depressive symptoms were assessed among family caregivers. Participants were reevaluated at 1 year with the same measures. Changes in outcomes from baseline to 1-year follow-up were examined using paired sample t tests or Stuart-Maxwell tests.

Results
Consumers’ psychiatric symptoms were decreased at 1 year (p < 0.001). Their personal and social functioning (p = 0.003) and life satisfaction (p < 0.001) were increased. There were no improvements in self-esteem (p = 0.108) and medication adherence (ps ≥ 0.827) among consumers. For caregivers, no increases were presented in outcomes at the 1-year assessment (ps ≥ 0.164).

Conclusions
The findings suggest that peer support services could be sustainably implemented across China, with positive impacts on the psychiatric symptoms, social functioning, and life satisfaction of participants suffering SMI.
Evaluation of physical activity among undergraduate students in Mogadishu Universities in the aftermath of COVID-19 restrictions
Authors: AL-Mhanna Sameer Badri , Wan Ghazali Wan Syaheedah , Mohamed Mahaneem , Sheikh Abdulrahman Mohammed , Tabnjh Abedelmalek Kalefh , Afolabi HafeezAbiola , Mutalub Yahkub Babatunde , Adeoye Azeez Omoniyi , Mohamed Nur Mariam , Aldhahi Monira I. 
Published: October 2022

Background
International restrictions were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to limit social interaction and viral transmission. These measures had a negative impact on physical activity (PA), creating changes in students’ health and lifestyles. The present study aimed to evaluate the levels of PA among undergraduate students in three different universities in Mogadishu after the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown using the international physical activity questionnaire-long version (IPAQ-L) and its potential associated factors.

Methods
This study is a multicentral study conducted at Somali International University, Horn of Africa University, and Daha International University. A total of 1,189 respondents were asked to answer the online questionnaire provided via a link shared using their social media.

Results
After COVID-19 restrictions approximately ≥ 150 minutes of PA per week was reported by 500 men (97.3%) and 652 women (96.6%) at work. While 7 (1.4%) of men and 20 (3%) of women participate in < 150 minutes each week, respectively. Furthermore, only seven (1.4%) of males and three (0.4%) of women reported to have not performed any PA at work.

Conclusion
The majority of the undergraduate students at the selected universities in Mogadishu were physically active after the relaxation of COVID-19 rules in Somalia. Such a high level of PA is a significant advantage to public health.
PLA2R-IgG4 antibody as a predictive biomarker of treatment effectiveness and prognostic evaluation in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a retrospective study
Authors: Huang Yiqing , Zhou Junyi , Zhou Kezhi , Huang Biao , Xue Jing , Zhang Xiran , Liu Bin , Zhang Zhijian , Zhou Leting , Cai Ting , Zhang Yi , Hu Zhigang , Wang Liang , Liu Xiaobin 
Published: October 2022

Background
The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2021 guidelines recommend Rituximab (RTX) as the first-line therapy and phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibody as a biomarker for remission and prognosis in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN).

Methods
This study was a retrospective analysis of 70 patients with IMN treated with either rituximab (RTX) or cyclophosphamide (CTX) and steroid. Quantitative detection of PLA2R-IgG and PLA2R-IgG4 antibodies at sixth month after treatment, determined using time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay (TRFIA), were used for treatment effectiveness analysis and prognostic evaluation in patients with IMN.

Results
After 12 months of therapy, the remission rate of proteinuria, including complete remission (CR) and partial remission (PR) in the RTX group and the CTX group, were 74% versus 67.5% (P = 0.114), respectively. Both PLA2R-IgG and PLA2R-IgG4 levels were decreased in patients with remission of proteinuria after 6 months of therapy. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) curve analysis exhibited that the AUC of PLA2R-IgG4 and the PLA2R-IgG as laboratory criteria for proteinuria remission were 0.970 versus 0.886 (P = 0.0516), respectively, after 6 months of treatment. The cut-off value of PLA2R-IgG4 was 7.67 RU/mL and the sensitivity and specificity of remission rate at 6th month were 90.9% and 100%, respectively. Furthermore, the AUC of the PLA2R-IgG4 and PLA2R-IgG to predict the outcome after 12 months of treatment were 0.922 versus 0.897 (P = 0.3270), respectively. With the cut-off value of PLA2R-IgG4 being 22.985 RU/mL, the sensitivity and specificity of remission rate at 12th month were 100% and 87.1%, respectively. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the PLA2R-IgG4 level (P = 0.023), the rate of decrease of PLA2R-IgG4 level (P = 0.034), and eGFR level (P = 0.012) were significantly associated with remission.

Conclusions
We found that the patients in the RTX group and CTX group achieved effective remission of proteinuria after 12 months of treatment. PLA2R-IgG4 may be a more effective biomarker for treatment effectiveness analysis and prognostic assessment, compared with anti-PLA2R-IgG for PLA2R associated IMN.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity, Gene Flow and Demographic History of Frigate Tuna (Auxis thazard) Populations in Tanzanian Marine Waters Using Mitochondrial DNA Control Region
Authors: Maduhu Elizabeth Mayunga , Chenyambuga Sebastian Wilson , Msalya George Mutani , Munubi Renalda Nanziga 
Published: October 2022

Aim: To investigate genetic diversity, gene flow and demographic history of frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) populations found in Tanzanian marine waters.
Study Design: The study used a descriptive research design whereby fish samples were randomly collected from four locations and the genetic variation within and among the four populations analyzed using mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region.
Place and Duration of the Study: Fish samples were collected from landing sites in Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Mtwara and Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study was conducted between July 2020 and June 2021.
Methodology: A total of 100 frigate tuna were randomly sampled from small-scale fishermen at the landing sites of Dar-es-Salaam (20), Tanga (30), Mtwara (30), and Zanzibar (20). For each fish, 50 g muscle tissue was obtained and put in a vial containing 95% ethanol. DNA was extracted from the muscle using a commercial DNA Kit (Quick-DNATM Miniprep Plus Kit, Zymo Research Corp.) according to the instructions of the manufacturer and a fragment of 432 bp of the mtDNA control region was amplified and sequenced using ABI PRISIM™ 3100 Genetic Analyzer (Applied Biosystems). Haplotype and nucleotide diversity, gene flow and historic demographic were estimated from 92 fish samples.
Results: A total of 88 haplotypes were identified in all fish samples. The highest haplotype diversity was found in Zanzibar (1.000 ± 0.017) and Mtwara (1.000 ± 0.010) populations while the lowest was observed in Tanga population (0.992 ± 0.012). Tanga population had the highest nucleotide diversity (0.078 ± 0.018) while Dar es Salaam had the lowest (0.016 ± 0.009). The highest genetic differentiation (FST) was found between Tanga and Dar-es-Salaam (0.178) and the lowest was observed between Mtwara and Zanzibar (0.016). The genetic distances between pairs of populations were small. The phylogenetic tree revealed two main clusters. Cluster 1 which consisted of nine haplotypes was dominated by Tanga population with seven haplotypes while the remaining two haplotypes were from Mtwara and the reference sequences of Euthynnus affinis (Kawakawa tuna). Cluster II had 84 haplotypes of individuals from all four populations, with no population specific subcluster. The number of immigrants per generation was highest between Mtwara and Zanzibar (Nm=18.310) and lowest between Tanga and Dar-es-Salaam (Nm=1.180). The neutrality test indicated negative values, suggesting a recent population expansion.
Conclusion: There is high genetic diversity within the populations, but there is no significant genetic differentiation among the four frigate tuna populations, suggesting that the four populations comprise a single panmictic population.
Political Instability as Root of Armed Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Rugaza David 
Published: October 2022

The oppressive policies of military regimes occasioned political instability in the Democratic. Republic of Congo (DRC). This oppression led to the formation of armed groups leading to persistent armed conflict. This study was based on understanding the role of political instability in armed warfare in DRC. The aims of the study included: investigating the origin of political instability in the DRC, examining how political instability is a colonial legacy, determining how rebel groups perpetuated armed conflict, and investigating how political instability is the root of armed conflict in DRC. A qualitative research methodology based on a narrative review was used to examine published literature on armed conflict in the DRC. The study found that persistent political oppression led to the formation of rebel movements that perpetuated armed conflict. The study recommends developing a string politically stable system in DRC as an antidote to future armed warfare.
Sildenafil (Viagra®): A Pharmacokinetic (PK) Review
Authors: Nandi Tirtha , Biswas Kushal , Sharmin Sifat 
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or/and maintain a sufficient penile erection for successful, satisfactory, and pleasant vaginal intercourse. National Institute of Health's division of NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) defines erectile dysfunction as a condition in which one person cannot get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The usual symptoms include problems achieving a solid erection, difficulties maintaining the erected condition of the penis, and decreased sexual desire. Several factors can contribute to these penile disorders. These include neurogenic injury, endocrinological disorders, drug-affected pathology, cardiovascular disease, etc. The aim of this review was to discuss the mechanism, structure activity relation (SAR), and pharmacokinetic properties of sildenafil.
Methods: A careful literature search was conducted to compile all the recent information available for sildenafil PK. Primary literature searches included PubMed, Google Scholar, Wiley online resources, etc.
Results: After the completion of the lengthy process of drug discovery, sildenafil citrate was approved by the FDA to be used for erectile dysfunction in March 1998. It was the very first oral treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Conclusion: Although several selective PDE 5 inhibitors are available now, sildenafil citrate is still one of the most prescribed drugs for treating penile erectile disorders.
A Study on Price Spread and Marketing Efficiency of Fish Marketing in Nalgonda, Suryapet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri Districts of Telangana
Authors: Sindhu M. , Sravanthi K. , Baba Md. Ali 
Published: October 2022

Aim: To analyze the price spread and marketing efficiency in marketing of fish in Nalgonda, Suryapet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts of Telangana state.
Study Design: The study was conducted in Nalgonda, Suryapet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts of Telangana state during the year 2019-20. Nalgonda district was purposively selected as it has highest area under fish farming in Telangana. Suryapet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts were part of undivided Nalgonda district before formation of new districts in Telangana in 2016. Hence, they were also included in the study.
Methodology: A sample of 60 fish farmers and 30 market intermediaries were randomly selected for the study. Primary data was collected from respondents using pre-tested questionnaire by survey method. Price spread, producers share in consumer rupee and marketing efficiency of fish were computed.
Results: Three marketing channels were found prominent for marketing of fish viz., Channel 1 (Fish farmer ⇨ Commission Agent/Trader ⇨ Wholesaler at Hyderabad ⇨ Retailer at Hyderabad ⇨ Consumer), Channel 2 (Fish farmer ⇨ Commission Agent/Trader ⇨ Wholesaler at Kolkata ⇨ Retailer at Kolkata ⇨ Consumer) and Channel 3 (Fish farmer ⇨ Commission Agent/Trader ⇨ Vendor ⇨ Consumer). Among the three channels, Channel 3 was found highly efficient with marketing efficiency of 2.04% followed by Channel 1 (1.80%) and least for Channel 2 (1.33%).
Conclusion: Encouraging fish farmers to form into Co-operatives or Fish Farmer Producer Organization and bringing awareness in producers and consumers on daily prices of various fish species will help in developing the marketing of fish.
Nursing diagnosis prevalent in the care of organ donor patients in brain death / Diagnósticos de enfermagem prevalentes na assistência ao paciente doador de órgãos em morte encefálica
Authors: Bezerra Gabriela Duarte , Nascimento dos Santos Marcia Eduarda , Braga Sara Teixeira , Alves Luana de Souza , Gonçalves Laís Barreto de Brito , Pinheiro Woneska Rodrigues 
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: anvestigar na literatura, os diagnósticos de enfermagem prevalentes na assistência ao potencial doador de órgãos em morte encefálica. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, conduzida pela questão norteadora: Quais as evidências científicas à cerca dos diagnósticos de enfermagem prevalentes na assistência ao paciente doador de órgãos em morte encefálica? A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, BDENF, CINAHL, MEDLINE e Cochrane Library. Resultados: a amostra final foi composta por sete artigos que abordam os diagnósticos de enfermagem prevalentes na assistência ao paciente doador de órgãos em morte encefálica. Os dados foram organizados em duas categorias temáticas: Principais diagnósticos, alterações fisiopatológicas e características definidoras e Conhecimento dos profissionais de Enfermagem diante da morte encefálica para o diagnóstico precoce. Conclusão: a assistência ao potencial doador é fundamental para a efetivação da doação, logo, os diagnósticos de enfermagem são a base para que esses profissionais planejem toda a assistência.