bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
With a little help from our pediatrician: An intervention to promote mathematics-related home activities through regular well-child visits
Authors: Tomasetto Carlo , LeFevre Jo-Anne , Passolunghi Maria Chiara , De Vita Chiara , Guardabassi Veronica , Brunelli Antonella , Ciotti Francesco , Biasini Giancarlo 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionChildren’s involvement in mathematics-related activities in the home environment is associated with the development of their early numeracy over the preschool years. Intervention studies to promote parents’ awareness and provision of mathematics-related home activities are however scant. In this study we developed and tested the effectiveness of a non-intensive intervention program delivered by community pediatricians to promote mathematics-related activities in the home environment.MethodsParents of 204 Italian children were invited to report on the frequency of mathematics-related home activities when children attended the first preschool year (3 years, 8 months of age on average) and, subsequently, the third preschool year (5 years, 6 months of age on average). At both waves, children were also assessed on their early numeracy. In occasion of the routine well-child visit at age 5, parents who were randomly allocated to the intervention condition (vs. a business-as-usual control condition) received guidance on age-appropriate home mathematics-related practices to sustain children’s numerical development.ResultsResults revealed that parents in the intervention group improved their provision of home mathematics-related activities at the post-intervention assessment (relative to baseline) to a greater extent than parents in the control condition. No effect was observed on children’s early numeracy.DiscussionOverall, results are promising in suggesting that community pediatricians may be a resource to promote home mathematics-related activities though non-intensive low-cost interventions.
Randomized controlled trial for the efficacy of three versus five sessions of grief counseling on the psychological aspects following COVID-19 bereavement: A study protocol
Authors: Hajebi Ahmad , Rasoulian Maryam , Fathi Marjan , Tiyuri Amir , Abbasinejad Maryam , Naserbakht Morteza , Asadi Ali , Khademoreza Nooshin 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced traumatic losses and therefore are at risk of developing complicated grief regarding the restrictions on the performance of routine mourning rituals. This study is a randomized controlled trial for assessing the efficacy of three versus five sessions of grief counseling on grief intensity, psychological distress, and quality of life of grief among bereaved people due to COVID-19.MethodsA total of 120 bereaved people, due to COVID-19, will be enrolled in this multi-center randomized controlled trial after assessment for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Following the informed consent procedure, participants will be allocated into two groups equally by the Stratified Balanced Block Randomization, one of them delivering a three-session grief counseling intervention and the other delivering a five-session grief counseling intervention. The intervention will be delivered by trained psychologists via in-person individual sessions. The primary outcome is grief intensity, and the secondary outcomes are psychological distress, quality of life, and satisfaction of the participants. These outcomes will be measured by the Grief Intensity Scale (GIS), the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), the Short Form Health Survey-12 (SF-12), and the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8), respectively. The assessments will be done at three time points, one before the intervention and the others 1 month and 3 months after the intervention. The data will be analyzed using the SPSS V.18 and Stata V.11 software. The analysis approach will be “intention to treat.”DiscussionResults of this study can be applied for selecting the most suitable intervention leading to the prevention of complicated grief and the maintenance and promotion of the mental health of bereaved people due to COVID-19.Clinical trial registration[irct.ir], identifier [IRCT20200505047305N1].
Tidal Structures in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere and Their Solar Cycle Variations
Authors: Sun Ruidi , Gu Shengyang , Dou Xiankang , Li Na 
Published: December 2022

We studied the correlations between the migrating and non-migrating tides and solar cycle in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT) regions between 60° S and 60° N, which are in LAT-LON Earth coordinates, by analyzing the simulation datasets from the thermosphere and ionosphere extension of the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM-X). A least squares fitting method was utilized to obtain the daily mean migrating tides and non-migrating tides. The Pearson linear correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlations between tides and solar activity. Our analysis shows that the negative correlations between tides and solar activity are mostly impacted by the first symmetrical structure of the tidal modes for both migrating and non-migrating components. The coefficient of molecular thermal conductivity for the first symmetrical structure is small at low solar flux, so the tides dissipate more slowly when the F10.7 cm radio flux level is low. Thus, the amplitudes of tidal variations under a solar minimum condition are larger than those under a solar maximum condition. The correlation between tides and solar activity could also be influenced by some other factors, such as geomagnetic activity and the density of carbon dioxide CO2 on Earth. The tidal variations can be influenced by westward background wind, which grows stronger as geomagnetic activity rises. Further, dissipation of the tides decreases because the heat conduction and molecular viscosity are weakened in the cooling thermosphere caused by increasing CO2, which results in larger tidal amplitudes under the solar maximum condition. It is found that the correlations between tides and solar cycle vary at different altitudes and latitudes. The negative correlations are most possibly influenced by the first symmetrical structure of tidal variations and may also be impacted by geomagnetic activity. The positive correlations are impacted by the density of CO2.
Exploring and Identifying Candidate Genes and Genomic Regions Related to Economically Important Traits in Hanwoo Cattle
Authors: Naserkheil Masoumeh , Manzari Zeinab , Dang Chang Gwon , Lee Seung Soo , Park Mi Na 
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the current review was to explore and summarize different studies concerning the detection and characterization of candidate genes and genomic regions associated with economically important traits in Hanwoo beef cattle. Hanwoo cattle, the indigenous premium beef cattle of Korea, were introduced for their marbled fat, tenderness, characteristic flavor, and juiciness. To date, there has been a strong emphasis on the genetic improvement of meat quality and yields, such as backfat thickness (BFT), marbling score (MS), carcass weight (CW), eye muscle area (EMA), and yearling weight (YW), as major selection criteria in Hanwoo breeding programs. Hence, an understanding of the genetics controlling these traits along with precise knowledge of the biological mechanisms underlying the traits would increase the ability of the industry to improve cattle to better meet consumer demands. With the development of high-throughput genotyping, genomewide association studies (GWAS) have allowed the detection of chromosomal regions and candidate genes linked to phenotypes of interest. This is an effective and useful tool for accelerating the efficiency of animal breeding and selection. The GWAS results obtained from the literature review showed that most positional genes associated with carcass and growth traits in Hanwoo are located on chromosomes 6 and 14, among which LCORL, NCAPG, PPARGC1A, ABCG2, FAM110B, FABP4, DGAT1, PLAG1, and TOX are well known. In conclusion, this review study attempted to provide comprehensive information on the identified candidate genes associated with the studied traits and genes enriched in the functional terms and pathways that could serve as a valuable resource for future research in Hanwoo breeding programs.
Traditional Knowledge of Textile Dyeing Plants: A Case Study in the Chin Ethnic Group of Western Myanmar
Authors: Ling Tial C. , Inta Angkhana , Armstrong Kate E. , Little Damon P. , Tiansawat Pimonrat , Yang Yong-Ping , Phokasem Patcharin , Tuang Za Khai , Sinpoo Chainarong , Disayathanoowat Terd 
Published: December 2022

Traditional knowledge of the plants used for textile dyeing is disappearing due to the utilization of synthetic dyes. Recently, natural products made from plants have gained global interest. Thus, preserving traditional knowledge of textile dyeing plants is crucial. Here, we documented this knowledge by interviewing 2070 informants from 14 communities of the Chin ethnic group of Myanmar. The Chin communities we interviewed used a total of 32 plant species for textile dyeing from 29 genera in 24 families. Chromolaena odorata, Lithocarpus fenestratus, and L. pachyphyllus were the most important dye species. The most common responses described dyes that were red in color, produced from leaves, derived from tree species, collected from the wild, and used as firewood ash as a mordant to fix the dye to the fabrics. According to the IUCN Red List of threatened species, one species was registered as Data Deficient, 20 species still needed to be categorized, and 11 species were categorized as Least Concern. This study will help re-establish the use of natural dyes, encourage the cultural integrity of the indigenous people, and serve as an example for other communities to preserve their traditional knowledge of plant textile dyes.
Euterpe oleracea Mart (Açaizeiro) from the Brazilian Amazon: A Novel Font of Fungi for Lipase Production
Authors: Sena Iracirema S. , Ferreira Adriana M. , Marinho Victor H. , e Holanda Fabrício H. , Borges Swanny F. , de Souza Agerdanio A. , de Carvalho R. Koga Rosemary , Lima Adilson L. , Florentino Alexandro C. , Ferreira Irlon M. 
Published: December 2022

Lipases (EC 3.1.1.3) are hydrolases that catalyze triglycerides hydrolysis in free fatty acids and glycerol. Among the microorganisms that produce lipolytic enzymes, the entophytic fungi stand out. We evaluated 32 fungi of different genera, Pestalotiopsis, Aspergillus, Trichoderma, Penicillium, Fusarium, Colletotrichum, Chaetomium, Mucor, Botryodiplodia, Xylaria, Curvularia, Neocosmospora and Verticillium, isolated from Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaizeiro) from the Brazilian Amazon for lipase activity. The presence of lipase was evidenced by the deposition of calcium crystals. The endophytic Pestalotiopsis sp. (31) and Aspergillus sp. (24) with Pz 0.237 (++++) and 0.5 (++++), respectively, were the ones that showed the highest lipolytic activity in a solid medium. Lipase activity was rated in liquid medium, in a different range of temperatures (°C), pH and time (days). The values obtained in the production of lipase by the endophytic fungi were 94% for Pestalotiopsis sp. (31) and 93.87% for Aspergillus sp. (24). Therefore, it is emphasized that the endophytic fungus isolated the E. oleracea palm may be a potential candidate to produce enzymes of global commercial interest.
Ensino de simulação: avaliação do impacto da escolha das distribuições de probabilidade na ausência de dados / Simulation teaching: evaluating the impact of the choice of probability distributions in the absence of data
Authors: Santos Luana Machado dos , Dantas Maria José Pereira 
Published: December 2022

A simulação é um método numérico que pode ser aplicado para investigar praticamente qualquer tipo de sistema estocástico. A identificação incorreta das distribuições de probabilidade pode levar à obtenção de estimativas das saídas do sistema real que não correspondem à realidade. Entre as muitas aplicações da simulação estão os estudos relacionados aos sistemas de filas. Neste trabalho experimentou-se fazer alterações nas distribuições de probabilidade que descrevem o tempo de atendimento de um sistema de filas simples, com um único canal de atendimento, que atende por ordem de chegada. Supôs-se que o tempo de atendimento fosse corretamente descrito por uma distribuição log-normal, e fez-se estimativas de distribuições alternativas como a triangular e beta, considerando parâmetros correspondentes obtidos por procedimentos heurísticos. Avaliou-se, em seguida, o impacto no tempo de espera na fila. Os experimentos foram conduzidos na versão livre do Software de Simulação FLEXSIM, que pode ser facilmente obtido pelos estudantes e usado em aulas de laboratório. Observou-se nos resultados erros de até 87,25%. Uma etapa importante no ensino de simulação é mostrar ao estudante e futuro analista de modelos a importância da representação correta do comportamento das variáveis aleatórias presentes na descrição de um sistema real, na situação em que não existem dados disponíveis.
A CONDIÇÃO SEXUAL INFLUENCIA NO DESEMPENHO E RENDIMENTO DE CARCAÇA DE BOVINOS CRUZADOS ANGUS X NELORE?
Authors: Filho Cesar Daniel dos Santos , Valentim Jean Kaique , Medeiros Silvana Lúcia dos Santos , De Almeida Alexander Alexandre , Oliveira Gabriela Costa , Severino Ana Clara da Silva 
Published: December 2022

O presente trabalho, consistiu num estudo de caso dentro de um confinamento comercial, para avaliar o efeito da condição sexual (CS) sobre o desempenho e rendimento de carcaça (RC) no cruzamento Angus x Nelore. Foram registrados dados de 33 lotes com nº de animais/lote variados, ao todo, foram 3049 bovinos (1674 M e 1402 F). Os animais foram apartados por peso e sexo, buscando a homogeneização dos lotes, sendo as fêmeas com peso médio (PM) de 350 kg e os machos de 400 kg. O PM dos bovinos Angus x Nelore apresentaram diferença significativa entre machos e fêmeas durante todas as pesagens, sendo a média de peso maior para os animais machos. A CS se mostrou influente, também, no consumo de matéria seca e no consumo de nutrientes digestíveis totais, onde as fêmeas Angus x Nelore, apresentaram médias maiores para ambos os casos, comparados com os machos igualmente confinados. Machos tiveram maiores médias para ganho de médio diário e ganho de peso total por arroba, já para ganho diário de carcaça, as fêmeas apresentaram média superior por Kg/cabeça comparado aos machos. Ao considerar as eficiências produtivas, o estudo apontou diferença significativa apenas para a média de eficiência biológica, onde as fêmeas foram menos eficientes biologicamente em relação a quantidade de dieta usada para produzir uma @ de carcaça, uma vez que consumiram mais e ganharam menos, embora a eficiência alimentar entre os animais machos e fêmeas tenha se mantido indiferente estatisticamente. O RC total foi superior nos machos Angus x Nelore. Contudo, a CS foi um fator influenciador no desempenho e rendimento de carcaça de bovinos cruzados Angus x Nelore dentro do confinamento comercial estudado.
Study of deep levels in the Mg2Si grown by vertical Bridgeman method
Authors: Fukushima Kouki , Mizunuma Naoki , Uematsu Tatsuya , Shimizu Kyoko , Ota Takehiro , Tsunoda Isao , Yoneoka Masashi , Udono Haruhiko , Takakura Kenichiro 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The electrical characteristics of a Mg2Si p–n junction diode was investigated. The n-Mg2Si substrate was grown by using the vertical-Bridgeman method. A p–n junction was fabricated by the thermal diffusion of Ag as an acceptor. The reverse current of the Au/Ag electrode diode was larger than that of the Ag electrode diode. The trap levels in the n-Mg2Si bulk were investigated using deep-level transient spectroscopy. The magnitude of DLTS signal of E1 with the Au/Ag electrode diode was larger than that for the signals at the other trap levels. The E1 level corresponds to an Au-related trap that diffuses via thermal annealing during the alloying process. The open-circuit-voltage-decay study suggests the existence of a minority-carrier trap in n-Mg2Si. The minority-carrier lifetime was shorter for Au/Ag electrode diodes. Therefore, Au may be involved in the formation of minority-carrier traps, as well as in the formation of majority-carrier traps.
Pemikiran dan Gerakan Pembaharuan Politik Islam Jamaluddin Al Afghani
Authors: Wahab Fatkhul 
Published: December 2022

Adolescents face various kinds of problems, which are often difficult to solve. The problems that exist among teenagers are extreme and the impact is enormous. One example of a joint PR that must be resolved immediately is the impact of adolescent promiscuity. Islam is here to provide answers to juvenile delinquency, the solution offered by Islam is to increase the worship of piety to Allah swt., to study religion and most importantly to cultivate character from an early age. Do positive activities away from negative things. So be a teenager who holds fast to religion by making the Qur'an as a guide so that teenagers will not fall into the abyss of disobedience. The effectiveness of their immediate environment, namely parents. Rasulullah saw. clearly set a good example in daily interactions. At a young age the Prophet Muhammad. has earned the nickname Al-Amin, which reflects a young man who has extraordinary character. The loss of a good role model among teenagers, causes a prolonged moral degradation. An introduction to the characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad. become absolute law to the youth of today.
Key words: mental, education, adolescent, religion,
Asset Quality and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in DRC
Authors: Dunia Mastaki Jean 
Published: December 2022

This study aimed at assessing the impact of asset quality management on the financial performance of commercial banks in DR Congo from 2010 to 2020. This study had one specific objective which was to assess the relationship between the NPL and the performance of commercial banks in DR Congo. After analysis made by SPSS; After analysis the table n°3 shows that the asset quality as assessed by the NPLR has a negative impact on financial profitability because the return on assets decreases by 0.190 monetary units for every unit rise in nonperforming loans (Y=-0,190x1+1,351 ). In actuality, a non-performing loan is a loss, and the higher it is, the less profitable it is. Since the sig value is 0.00, or less than 5%, the negative link between the two variables is statistically significant. Moreover, the NPLR had a negative impact on financial profitability (ROE), as the return on assets decreases by 1.717 units of money for every unit of money that the nonperforming loan increases (Y= -1,717x1+13,157) . In actuality, a non-performing loan is a loss, and the higher it is, the less profitable it is. Since the sig value is 0.00, or less than 5%, the negative link between the NPL and ROE is statistically significant.
La résistance aux antibiotiques et la biologie de l’Histoire
Authors: Landecker Hannah 
Published: December 2022

Au début des années 1940, la production en masse des antibiotiques a nécessité la culture à grande échelle de micro-organismes afin de recueillir leurs produits métaboliques. Malheureusement, l’utilisation des antibiotiques entraîne une sélection par la résistance à cette même échelle. Nous examinons ici comment la microbiologie et la médecine se sont tournées vers l’étude de la résistance aux antibiotiques, en nous concentrant sur le constat que les traitements individuels ciblant des pathogènes spécifiques sont des évènements environnementaux qui affectent l’évolution des bactéries bien au-delà des corps. En se penchant sur les manifestations biologiques de l’utilisation des antibiotiques, les sciences découvrent les effets de leurs propres conceptions passées sur la matière. Les archives d’échantillons cliniques et de sols conservés apportent un témoignage que nous décrivons ici comme « la biologie de l’histoire » : l’enregistrement physique de l’histoire humaine dans la vie bactérienne. Ainsi, ce récit met en avant l’importance de comprendre à la fois la matérialité de l’histoire et l’historicité de la matière dans les théories et conceptions actuelles de la vie.
Du prototype au marché
Authors: Potier Victor 
Published: December 2022

Par l’étude de cas du jeu sérieux Fabric Game, cette contribution étudie les mécanismes de mise en marché de l’innovation pédagogique. À l’occasion «  d’expérimentations  » en classe organisée par les pouvoirs publics dans les académies scolaires, le jeu y est maintenu au stade de prototype en développement. En s’appuyant sur quatre ans d’ethnographie aux côtés des concepteurs du jeu, l’analyse identifie l’activité durant ces expérimentations comme une activité de «  prototypage  » : une activité collective et expérimentale qui vise à tester et améliorer Fabric Game. Ce faisant, le prototypage consiste à produire des connaissances sur le jeu, mais aussi à l’insérer dans l’échange, et donc à l’évaluer à l’aune des intérêts parfois contradictoires de chacun. La déconstruction du rôle et des actions des acteurs impliqués montre la façon dont le prototype sert à mettre en marché l’innovation pédagogique : en produisant les médiations sociotechniques entre concepteurs et usagers, les acteurs publics les enrôlent dans les canaux de financement et de distribution de l’innovation pédagogique.
Écologies et promesses du tournant microbien
Authors: Brives Charlotte , Zimmer Alexis 
Published: December 2022

Ce numéro de la Revue d’Anthropologie des Connaissances interroge et met en perspective la notion, récemment apparue dans le champ des sciences sociales des microbes et plus largement dans les études multispécifiques, de « tournant microbien ». Après en avoir rappelé la définition, ainsi que celles de notions qui lui sont associées, cette introduction les discute en les resituant au sein de traditions négligées des sciences naturelles et d’une plus vaste littérature de sciences sociales. Ceci permet d’une part de remobiliser une variété de récits et d’approches des relations humains/microbes qui précède ce prétendu tournant, d’autre part de souligner des points de vigilance quant aux promesses qui l’accompagnent. Relativiser la nouveauté et les promesses de ce « tournant » ne vise pas à disqualifier cette notion, mais à la resituer au sein d’infrastructures de pratiques et de savoirs plus larges, afin d’en proposer une reprise attentive aux conditions et conséquences politiques de ce tournant.
Des indicateurs pour accompagner « les éleveurs de microbes »
Authors: Demeulenaere Élise , Lagrola Mathilde 
Published: December 2022

Au cours du XXe siècle en France, les transformations techniques et réglementaires dans la production laitière (dont la loi Godefroy instaurant le nombre de germes totaux/ml comme un indicateur négatif de la qualité du lait) ont contribué à une diminution significative de la charge microbienne des laits. Dans les années 1990, ces laits dits « paucimicrobiens » se révèlent être un problème dans la production fromagère au lait cru. L’article suit une communauté épistémique proche des filières sous appellation d’origine, qui développe un regard nouveau sur les « flores des laits ». Ses membres partagent l’idée que les microorganismes sont ubiquistes dans l’environnement et qu’il reste possible, malgré les irréversibilités causées par la modernisation agricole, d’enrichir la microflore native des laits grâce à des pratiques d’« écologie microbienne dirigée ». Leur engagement savant se prolonge par un accompagnement des producteurs laitiers vers des pratiques attentives aux écosystèmes microbiens. La construction d’indicateurs et représentations des microorganismes concurrençant la simple métrique des germes totaux/ml y trouve une place centrale.